HIGHLIGHTS | WPL 2026, MI vs RCB: Nadine de Klerk's sensational 63 not out including 18-run final over heroics after a four-wicket hauls helped Bengaluru beat Mumbai by three wickets in a chase of 155.

HIGHLIGHTS | WPL 2026, MI vs RCB: Nadine de Klerk's sensational 63 not out including 18-run final over heroics after a four-wicket hauls helped Bengaluru beat Mumbai by three wickets in a chase of 155.

Highlights | WPL 2026, MI vs RCB: De Klerk's all-round show stuns defending champs in season opener

Mumbai Indians continued to stay on the winning path in their Women's Premier League (WPL) title defence with second win of the 2024 season over Gujarat Giants on Sunday&nbsp;(Feb 25). Chasing a modest total of 128, Mumbai reached the target easily in 18.1&nbsp;overs with five wickets in hand. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur top scored with unbeaten 46&nbsp;while Player of the Match Amelia Kerr scored 31 to go with her 4/17 in four overs. Apart from them, Nat Sciver-Brunt also chipped with a handy 22.

Mumbai, however, had an early hiccup in the chase as their both openers Yastika Bhatia (7) and Hayley Matthews (7) were back before the fourth over with just 21 on the board. Kaur then added 28 runs for the third wicket with Sciver-Burnt to steady the ship before adding 66 runs with Kerr.

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Gujarat struck soon after Kerr's wicket but their quick two wickets came too late in the match as Mumbai needed only nine runs by the time Pooja Vastrakar was out as fifth wicket, rendering their efforts futile.

Earlier, Mumbai won the toss at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and elected to field first. Mumbai's Shabnim Ismail proved the decision to bowl right by taking two wickets in her first two overs as Gujarat were 11/2 halfway into the powerplay. Sciver-Burnt then sent back Phoebe Litchfield in the sixth over as Giants ended the powerplay at 43/3.

Dayalan Hemalatha was next to fall off Matthews before Ismail struck again to send back Gujarat skipper Beth Mooney (24). Kerr then stuck twice in 14th over to send back Ashleigh Gardner and Sneh Rana as Gujarat slumped to 78/7. Kathryn Bryce (25 not out) and Tanuja Kanwar (28) then added 48 runs for the eight wicket before Kerr again stuck twice in the last over to restrict Gujarat at 126/9.

After two wins in two games, Mumbai sit atop the points table with four points. Gujarat, meanwhile, will be looking to shake off the losing start to their campaign when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)&nbsp;in their next game on February 27.

Mumbai Indians continued to stay on the winning path in their Women's Premier League (WPL) title defence with second win of the 2024 season over Gujarat Giants on Sunday (Feb 25).

Mumbai Indians continued to stay on the winning path in their Women's Premier League (WPL) title defence with second win of the 2024 season over Gujarat Giants on Sunday (Feb 25). Chasing a modest total of 128, Mumbai reached the target easily in 18.1 overs with five wickets in hand. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur top scored with unbeaten 46 while Player of the Match Amelia Kerr scored 31 to go with her 4/17 in four overs. Apart from them, Nat Sciver-Brunt also chipped with a handy 22. Mumbai, however, had an early hiccup in the chase as their both openers Yastika Bhatia (7) and Hayley Matthews (7) were back before the fourth over with just 21 on the board. Kaur then added 28 runs for the third wicket with Sciver-Burnt to steady the ship before adding 66 runs with Kerr. Also Read: PSL 2024: Haris Rauf ruled out of remainder of tournament with shoulder injury Gujarat struck soon after Kerr's wicket but their quick two wickets came too late in the match as Mumbai needed only nine runs by the time Pooja Vastrakar was out as fifth wicket, rendering their efforts futile. Earlier, Mumbai won the toss at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and elected to field first. Mumbai's Shabnim Ismail proved the decision to bowl right by taking two wickets in her first two overs as Gujarat were 11/2 halfway into the powerplay. Sciver-Burnt then sent back Phoebe Litchfield in the sixth over as Giants ended the powerplay at 43/3. Dayalan Hemalatha was next to fall off Matthews before Ismail struck again to send back Gujarat skipper Beth Mooney (24). Kerr then stuck twice in 14th over to send back Ashleigh Gardner and Sneh Rana as Gujarat slumped to 78/7. Kathryn Bryce (25 not out) and Tanuja Kanwar (28) then added 48 runs for the eight wicket before Kerr again stuck twice in the last over to restrict Gujarat at 126/9. After two wins in two games, Mumbai sit atop the points table with four points. Gujarat, meanwhile, will be looking to shake off the losing start to their campaign when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their next game on February 27.

WPL 2024: Amelia Kerr's all-round show helps Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Giants for second win in a row

Mumbai Indians' Sajeevan Sajana hit a sensational last-ball six to take her team home against Delhi Capitals in the the opening match of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 season on Friday (Feb 23). Chasing 172, MI-W were going smoothly with 12 needed in the last over and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in the middle on 51. Alice Capsey bowled last over for DC-W and gave away just &nbsp;three runs off the first three balls. Skipper Kaur then hit a four&nbsp;but got out next ball with MI needing five to win on the last ball.

Sajana, playing in her debut game, was served a length ball by Capsey and she sent it over long-on with utter calmness and nonchalance. Have a look at the six below:

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5 off 1 needed and S Sajana seals the game with a MAXIMUM very first ball🤯💥 
 
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Kaur praised the youngster at the post-match presentation and said that team was confident on wining if they took the game deep.

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"We thought if we take the game deep, we can win the game. Sajana has been smashing sixes throughout the practice sessions and she showed what she is capable of. We had depth in our batting, and because of Sajana, I am standing here (smiling)," said the MI-W skipper.

Earlier, Mumbai had won the toss and elected to chase and Kaur explained the reason behind it: "We wanted to chase because of the conditions. Batting first or second does not matter, what matters is the conditions."

DC-W skipper Meg Lanning also acknowledged that her side did well but hitting a first-ball six was quite impressive from Sajana.

"We bowled really well to take it to the last ball but it was not to be today. We executed well for the most part. It was a reasonable effort but we need to get better as the tournament goes on. Nearly snuck home in the end. Capsey bowling that last over - she did a great job. To come out and hit a six first ball like that is pretty impressive," said Lanning after the match.

MI next play against Gujarat Giants Women tomorrow (Feb 25) while DC's next game is against UP Warriroz Women on February 26.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians' Sajeevan Sajana hit a sensational last-ball six to take her team home against Delhi Capitals in the the opening match of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 season on Friday (Feb 23).

Mumbai Indians' Sajeevan Sajana hit a sensational last-ball six to take her team home against Delhi Capitals in the the opening match of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 season on Friday (Feb 23). Chasing 172, MI-W were going smoothly with 12 needed in the last over and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in the middle on 51. Alice Capsey bowled last over for DC-W and gave away just three runs off the first three balls. Skipper Kaur then hit a four but got out next ball with MI needing five to win on the last ball. Sajana, playing in her debut game, was served a length ball by Capsey and she sent it over long-on with utter calmness and nonchalance. Have a look at the six below: 𝙐𝙉𝘽𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙀𝙑𝘼𝘽𝙇𝙀! 5 off 1 needed and S Sajana seals the game with a MAXIMUM very first ball🤯💥 A final-over thriller in the very first game of #TATAWPL Season 1 🤩🔥 Scorecard 💻📱 https://t.co/GYk8lnVpA8#TATAWPL | #MIvDC pic.twitter.com/Lb6WUzeya0 — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024 × Kaur praised the youngster at the post-match presentation and said that team was confident on wining if they took the game deep. Also Read: India-Pakistan blockbuster tie drives ticket sales spike for 2024 T20 World Cup, says organisers "We thought if we take the game deep, we can win the game. Sajana has been smashing sixes throughout the practice sessions and she showed what she is capable of. We had depth in our batting, and because of Sajana, I am standing here (smiling)," said the MI-W skipper. Earlier, Mumbai had won the toss and elected to chase and Kaur explained the reason behind it: "We wanted to chase because of the conditions. Batting first or second does not matter, what matters is the conditions." DC-W skipper Meg Lanning also acknowledged that her side did well but hitting a first-ball six was quite impressive from Sajana. "We bowled really well to take it to the last ball but it was not to be today. We executed well for the most part. It was a reasonable effort but we need to get better as the tournament goes on. Nearly snuck home in the end. Capsey bowling that last over - she did a great job. To come out and hit a six first ball like that is pretty impressive," said Lanning after the match. MI next play against Gujarat Giants Women tomorrow (Feb 25) while DC's next game is against UP Warriroz Women on February 26.

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