MUM-W vs GJ-W Eliminator Match Highlights of WPL 2025
In the thrilling eliminator battle of the Women’s Premier League 2025, Mumbai Indians Women outplayed Gujarat Giants Women by 47 runs at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. So Let’s take a look at MUM-W vs GJ-W Eliminator Match Highlights.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Match Highlights
After being invited to bat first, the Mumbai Indians Women exhibited an impressive display of batting prowess, setting a remarkable total of 213 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, driven by outstanding performances from Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Matthews and Sciver-Brunt Power Mumbai to Dominant 213
Openers Bhatia and Matthews laid the foundation for the innings, with Bhatia contributing a steady 15 runs off 14 balls. However, it was Matthews who truly stole the spotlight with her explosive innings of 77 runs from just 50 balls.
Her remarkable performance included a flurry of 10 boundaries and 3 sixes, showcasing not only her power-hitting but also her ability to rotate the strike effectively.
Complementing her efforts, Nat Sciver-Brunt played a crucial role in maintaining the innings’ momentum, scoring a quick 77 runs off 41 balls. Harmanpreet Kaur added a quick-fire 36 runs before being run out in the final over, ensuring that Mumbai reached a commanding total of 213.
Giants’ Struggle in Run Chase
In response, the Gujarat Giants faced an uphill battle right from the start as they struggled to build meaningful partnerships. Although Danielle Gibson provided some resistance with a solid 34 runs off 24 balls, the Giants quickly found themselves in dire straits, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Key players like Harleen Deol, who scored just 8, and Ashleigh Gardner, who contributed a mere 8 runs, were unable to stabilize the innings. Phoebe Litchfield managed to make 31 runs, but the mounting pressure proved too much for the Giants to overcome.
Matthews and Kerr Shine as Mumbai Bowl Out Gujarat for 166
Mumbai’s bowlers, led by Hayley Matthews, who took 3 wickets for 31 runs, continuously applied pressure on the Gujarat batsmen. Matthews’ all-round capability was on full display as she disrupted the batting order seamlessly.
Amelia Kerr made her mark with 2 wickets for 28 runs, complementing the bowling attack admirably. With critical wickets falling frequently, the Gujarat Giants ultimately collapsed, bowled out for just 166 runs in 19.2 overs 47 runs short of the target.
Mumbai’s all-around performance, characterized by stellar batting and disciplined bowling, secured their victory and paved the way for them to reach the final match of the tournament.
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