Mumbai Indians Dominate Points Table with 8-Wicket Win Over UP Warriorz

Mumbai Indians Women continued to dominate the Women’s Premier League with a commanding eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz, solidifying their position as table-toppers. Nat Sciver-Brunt’s match-winning 75 off 44 balls powered Mumbai to chase down 143 in just 17 overs with ease.

Batting first, UP Warriorz Women scored 142/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Grace Harris was the top scorer with a fiery 45 off 26 balls, which included six fours and two sixes. Vrinda Dinesh scored a patient 33 off 30 balls, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals, preventing UP from building momentum. Deepti Sharma (4 off 6) and Tahlia McGrath (1 off 2) didn’t offer much resistance. Shweta Sehrawat’s quick 19 off 13 balls provided late impetus, but Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack kept the opposition in check.”

Sciver-Brunt shone with the ball, picking up 3/21 in her four-over spell. Shabnim Ismail (2/24) and Sanskriti Gupta (2/18) were equally impressive, consistently applying pressure on UP’s batting lineup. Hayley Matthews also chipped in with a crucial wicket, dismissing Deepti Sharma.

Chasing 143, Mumbai had a shaky start as Yastika Bhatia fell for a duck to Deepti Sharma. But Hayley Matthews held the innings together with a nicely timed 59 from 50 balls, hitting seven fours and two sixes. She built a crucial partnership with Sciver-Brunt, who dominated with her aggressive stroke play. “By the time Matthews departed, Mumbai was already in control.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then walked in and hit a single-ball four to seal the victory. Mumbai reached 143/2 in 17 overs, further establishing themselves as the strongest team of the tournament.

With this emphatic victory, Mumbai Indians Women continue their unbeaten streak and sit comfortably at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz face an uphill task to bounce back from this defeat and keep their playoff hopes alive. Mumbai’s all-round brilliance further cements them as title favorites, highlighting their depth in both batting and bowling.

Edited By- Anusmriti Ganguly