GJ-W vs MUM-W 5th Match Highlights of Womens Premier League 2025
In the 5th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025, Mumbai Indians Women triumphed over Gujarat Giants Women by 5 wickets at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, with a dominant performance by Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews. Let’s look at GJ-W vs MUM-W Highlights for 5th Match.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women 5th Match Highlights
After being invited to bat first, Gujarat Giants Women struggled to set a competitive target, finishing their innings at a disappointing total of 120 runs in 20 overs.
The Giants’ batting lineup faced early setbacks as the Mumbai bowlers executed their game plan effectively, leading to the downfall of key batsmen. Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver-Brunt proved instrumental with the ball, both picking up crucial wickets that shattered Gujarat’s momentum.
Hayley Matthews was particularly impressive, claiming three wickets, while Amelia Kerr and Sciver-Brunt complemented her efforts with two wickets each, applying consistent pressure on the batsmen throughout the innings.
The Giants’ batting performance lacked depth, with only Harleen Deol managing to make a significant contribution, scoring 32 runs. Kashvee Gautam provided a late resistance with a quick 20, but despite their efforts, the team failed to build any substantial partnerships, resulting in a final score that fell well short of par.
In response, Mumbai Indians Women faced an early challenge in their chase of 121 runs, losing wickets at regular intervals. Hayley Matthews, who had shone with the ball earlier, was dismissed for a modest 17 runs, and Yastika Bhatia followed suit shortly after for just 8 runs.
However, the experienced all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt stepped up to anchor the innings, displaying poise and focus as she crafted a well-built innings of 57 runs. Her significant contribution stabilized the Mumbai side amid the early chaos. Amelia Kerr also played a valuable supporting role with a steady 19 runs before both were eventually dismissed, as the Gujarat bowlers tightened their grip on the match.
Sajeevan Sajana contributed a crucial 10 runs, while G Kamalini remained unbeaten on 4, steering the team past the target. Mumbai Indians completed their chase in 16.1 overs, amassing 122 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, thus securing a hard-fought victory by 5 wickets.
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