6 March 2025, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
The Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) defeated UP Warriorz Women (UP-W) by 18 runs in a high-voltage clash at the Brabourne Stadium on Thursday, 6 March 2025. This 16th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 saw MI-W post a mammoth 192/5 before restricting UP-W to 174/8. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s blistering 112* (58 balls) and Shabnim Ismail’s 4/24 headlined Mumbai’s dominant show.
Match Summary Table
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | 192/5 | 20 | Won by 18 runs |
| UP Warriorz Women | 174/8 | 20 |
Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W)
MI-W’s Bating Fireworks
Mumbai Indians opted to bat first after winning the toss. Openers Hayley Matthews (22 off 15) and Yastika Bhatia (28 off 18) gave a quick start, adding 48 runs in 5.3 overs. However, UP Warriorz struck back with Deepti Sharma dismissing both in the powerplay.
The game turned when Harmanpreet Kaur walked in at No.3. She smashed 12 fours and 6 sixes, dominating every bowler. Amelia Kerr (45 off 30) supported her brilliantly in a 98-run partnership. Kaur’s century, the first of WPL 2025, included 28 runs off Sophie Ecclestone’s 16th over. Mumbai finished at 192/5, the highest total this season.
UP Warriorz’s Chase Falls Short
UP Warriorz started cautiously, losing Shweta Sehrawat (9) early. Captain Alyssa Healy (78 off 45) and Deepti Sharma (65 off 40) then rebuilt the innings with a 120-run stand. Healy targeted spinners, hitting 10 boundaries, while Sharma rotated strike smartly.
The game slipped away when Shabnim Ismail broke the partnership in the 15th over, trapping Sharma LBW. Healy fell two overs later to Saika Ishaque (3/32), and the middle order collapsed under pressure. Ismail’s fiery 19th over, yielding two wickets, sealed Mumbai’s win. UP-W managed only 174/8 despite a late 14* from Grace Harris.
Key Moments
Harmanpreet’s Century: Kaur’s unbeaten 112 shifted momentum irreversibly.
Ismail’s Death Bowling: Her 4/24, including wickets in the 19th over, killed UP’s hopes.
Healy-Sharma Partnership: The duo kept UP-W alive until the 15th over.
Ecclestone’s Expensive Spell: The star bowler gave away 49 runs in 4 overs.
Post-Match Reactions
Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W Captain): “I wanted to play deep and target specific bowlers. The team backed me, and Shabnim’s spell was unreal.”
Alyssa Healy (UP-W Captain): “We lost key moments. Harmanpreet’s innings was special, but we’ll bounce back.”
Shabnim Ismail (MI-W): “My plan was simple: bowl fast and straight. Thrilled to contribute.”
What’s Next?
Mumbai Indians (3 wins in 4 games) climb to second place. UP Warriorz (1 win in 4) stay fifth. MI-W face Delhi Capitals on 9 March, while UP-W take on Gujarat Giants on 10 March.
Brief Scores:
MI-W: 192/5 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet 112*, Kerr 45; Deepti 2/28)
UP-W: 174/8 in 20 overs (Healy 78, Deepti 65; Ismail 4/24, Ishaque 3/32)
Result: Mumbai Indians Women won by 18 runs.
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