Mumbai Indians Women secured a thrilling 9-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women at Brabourne Stadium. After winning the toss, Gujarat opted to bowl first, aiming to exploit the conditions under lights. MI posted a substantial total of 179/6, powered by Harmanpreet Kaur’s 54 off 33 balls and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 38 off 31. GG’s bowlers struggled, with Deandra Dottin conceding 44 runs in four overs.
Chasing 180, Gujarat suffered early setbacks, losing Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner cheaply. However, Bharti Fulmali’s stunning 61 off 25 balls brought them back into contention. Despite her efforts, MI’s disciplined death bowling restricted GG to 170/9, sealing the win. Amelia Kerr (3/34) and Shabnim Ismail (2/17) were key for MI, ensuring their dominance over GG continued in WPL history.
In a pivotal WPL 2025 encounter at Brabourne Stadium, Gujarat Giants (GG) won the toss. Captain Ashleigh Gardner confidently elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI). This match kicks off the final four-game leg of the league stage on March 10, 2025.
The Analysis
GG made a bold change, dropping the struggling Dayalan Hemalatha from their XI. In her place, they brought in Simran Shaikh, a hard-hitting middle-order batter from Mumbai’s domestic circuit. The move signals intent to leverage local knowledge and boost their batting firepower. Meanwhile, MI stuck with an unchanged lineup, banking on their winning formula.
The pitch, slightly off-center, promises runs aplenty. With red soil and a grassy sheen, it’s well-rolled for batting, per Mithali Raj’s assessment. She dubbed it an “out and out batting surface,” ideal for big scores. Square boundaries measure 58m and 52m, while the straight hit stretches to 68m—a compact setup favoring aggressive strokeplay.
Both teams have locked in playoff berths, but the stakes remain high. MI, with back-to-back home games, eye the top spot. A win here and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru next could secure direct final entry—and a precious extra rest day. GG, however, has a point to prove. They’ve lost all five prior WPL clashes against MI, making this a chance to rewrite history.
Gardner’s call to bowl first hints at chasing under lights, where dew could ease the task. Will GG finally crack MI’s dominance, or will the hosts capitalize on their fortress? The stage is set for a thriller.
Mumbai Indians (WPL) vs Gujarat Giants Women Match Scorecard, 19th Match at Mumbai, Mar 10, 2025
MI Women won by 9 runs
Mumbai Indians Women (20 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hayley Matthews
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c †Mooney b Priya Mishra | 27 | 22 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 122.72 | ||
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Amelia Kerr
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run out (Gardner) | 5 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 55.55 | ||
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Nat Sciver-Brunt
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c & b Gardner | 38 | 31 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 122.58 | ||
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Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
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c Litchfield b Kanwar | 54 | 33 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 163.63 | ||
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Amanjot Kaur
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c Gardner b Gautam | 27 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 180.00 | ||
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Sajeevan Sajana
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not out | 11 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 | ||
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Yastika Bhatia †
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run out (Dottin/†Mooney) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 325.00 | ||
| Extras | (w 4) | 4 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 8.95)
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179/6 | |||||||
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Did not bat: G Kamalini,
Sanskriti Gupta,
Shabnim Ismail,
Parunika Sisodia
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Fall of wickets: 1-17 (Amelia Kerr, 2.5 ov), 2-46 (Hayley Matthews, 6.6 ov), 3-105 (Nat Sciver-Brunt, 13.4 ov), 4-138 (Amanjot Kaur, 16.5 ov), 5-166 (Harmanpreet Kaur, 19.2 ov), 6-179 (Yastika Bhatia, 19.6 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Deandra Dottin
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4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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Tanuja Kanwar
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4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Kashvee Gautam
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4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Priya Mishra
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3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.66 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Ashleigh Gardner
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4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Meghna Singh
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1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Gujarat Giants Women (T: 180 runs from 20 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Beth Mooney †
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c Gupta b Matthews | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.77 | |||
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Kashvee Gautam
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st †Bhatia b Gupta | 10 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 71.42 | |||
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Harleen Deol
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lbw b Kerr | 24 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 141.17 | |||
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Ashleigh Gardner (c)
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c Matthews b Ismail | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |||
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Phoebe Litchfield
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b Ismail | 22 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 137.50 | |||
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Deandra Dottin
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b Kerr | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 90.90 | |||
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Bharti Fulmali
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c Kamalini b Kerr | 61 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 244.00 | |||
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Simran Shaikh
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b Matthews | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 112.50 | |||
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Tanuja Kanwar
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run out (Matthews/AB Kaur) | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 166.66 | |||
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Meghna Singh
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not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | |||
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Priya Mishra
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not out | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |||
| Extras | (b 2, lb 2, w 2) | 6 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 8.50)
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170/9 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Beth Mooney, 3.1 ov), 2-40 (Kashvee Gautam, 5.5 ov), 3-41 (Ashleigh Gardner, 6.2 ov), 4-54 (Harleen Deol, 8.2 ov), 5-70 (Phoebe Litchfield, 10.5 ov), 6-92 (Deandra Dottin, 13.1 ov), 7-142 (Bharti Fulmali, 16.6 ov), 8-168 (Tanuja Kanwar, 19.1 ov), 9-168 (Simran Shaikh, 19.2 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shabnim Ismail
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4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Nat Sciver-Brunt
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3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Hayley Matthews
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4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Parunika Sisodia
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2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.50 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sanskriti Gupta
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2 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 9.00 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Amelia Kerr
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4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 8.50 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
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Amanjot Kaur
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1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12.00 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Key Takeaways from the Match
1. MI’s Middle Order Powered a Strong Total
Mumbai Indians Women capitalized on a batting-friendly surface. Harmanpreet Kaur’s 54 (33) set the tone, supported by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s steady 38. Amanjot Kaur’s quickfire 27 (15) flourished late, ensuring MI crossed the 170-run mark. Gujarat’s bowlers lacked penetration, conceding crucial runs in the death overs. Dottin and Kanwar leaked 85 runs in 8 overs, giving MI a comfortable total.
2. Gujarat Giants’ Top-Order Collapse Hurt Their Chase
GG’s run chase got off to a poor start. Mooney (7), Gardner (0), and Deol (24) fell early, leaving Gujarat struggling at 54/4 in the 9th over. Phoebe Litchfield (22) and Deandra Dottin (10) failed to build momentum. MI’s tight bowling and early wickets ensured Gujarat never controlled the chase.
3. Bharti Fulmali’s Brilliance Almost Changed the Game
Bharti Fulmali played a sensational knock, scoring 61 off just 25 balls. She smashed eight fours and four sixes, striking at an astonishing 244.00. With support from Simran Shaikh (18) and Tanuja Kanwar (10), Gujarat came close. However, MI’s tight bowling in the final overs denied them a historic win.
4. MI’s Bowling Was Clinical in Crunch Moments
Mumbai’s bowlers kept their nerves under pressure. Shabnim Ismail (2/17) and Amelia Kerr (3/34) were the standouts. Kerr’s crucial wickets in the middle overs halted Gujarat’s comeback. Matthews (2/38) and Ismail’s powerplay strikes set the foundation for MI’s success. MI’s balanced bowling ensured their fifth consecutive win over Gujarat Giants in WPL history.
