MI-W won the game by 9 runs in a dramatic last-over finish.
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The 19th match of the WPL was a thrilling game between two sides who were searching for the top spot. It was Gujarat Giants who won the toss and chose to bowl first at the Brabourne Stadium which was hosting its first game this season.
The Mumbai franchise might have lost some early wickets but Nat Sciver-Brunt and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made sure the team scored a competitive total in the end. MI-W ended the first innings on a score of 179-6 which was still a decent total on the board in an important game for the inaugural champions who are in search of their second final spot in the tournament.
The Gujarat Giants were 92-6 at one point and while everything looked like it was over Giants power-hitter Bharti Fulmali came to the rescue with an incredible knock and raised hopes. Unfortunately, the experience of all-rounder Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews made sure that MI-W edged out a nine-run win in the end where Matthews had 12 runs to defend in the last over.
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Talking Points
1. Bharti Fulmali almost gets the job done
It looked like the Giants were in a position to win the game as long as Fulmali was at the crease. Her 61 off 25 deliveries brought the Giants back in the game and she almost got them over the line. Though it came in a losing cause and could not help them get to the finals directly it was still a great knock and the Ashleigh Gardner-led side will be happy they have another match-winner down the line.
2. Matthews and Kerr spin the web
Both Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr might have not had the best of days with the bat but they made sure they contributed with the ball. Both Matthews and Kerr took three wickets each at regular intervals to put the Giants under pressure. Kerr also went on to get the Purple Cap and will hope to hold onto it towards the end of the tournament.
3. Harmanpreet plays a captain’s knock
It was the half-century from Harmanpreet Kaur that set the tone for MI-W and she once again played a remarkable knock that helped the team get out of a tough situation. Her 54 off 33 deliveries made a lot of difference in the score where she also formed an important partnership with Sciver-Brunt as well.
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