Mumbai Indians overpower Gujarat Giants by 143 runs in WPL 2023 opening fixture
Summary of WPL 2024
Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a massive 143-run victory over Gujarat Giants (GG) in the opening fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023. Winning the toss, MI opted to bat first and put up an impressive total of 210 runs for the loss of just three wickets in 20 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur was the star of the show, scoring an unbeaten 111 off 52 balls, including 11 fours and 7 sixes. In response, GG could only manage 67 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with MI bowlers dominating the game. Deepti Sharma was the only batswoman for GG to reach double digits, scoring 22 runs. MI's Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav picked up two wickets each, while Anuja Patil and Jhulan Goswami claimed one wicket each.
WPL 2023
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 is the third edition of India's premier domestic T20 competition for women. The league features six teams, namely Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, Bengaluru Blasters, Delhi Daredevils, Chennai Super Queens, and Hyderabad Sunrisers. The tournament is played over a period of three weeks, with the final scheduled for March 25.
Harmanpreet Kaur's performance
Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten 111 was her maiden century in T20 cricket. The Indian all-rounder's innings was filled with aggressive strokes and played a pivotal role in MI's massive total. Kaur is known for her big-hitting abilities and has been a consistent performer for India in all formats of the game.
Impact of the result
The comprehensive victory for MI in the opening fixture gives them an early advantage in the tournament. With five more matches to play in the league stage, MI will look to carry forward their winning momentum. GG, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly and work on their weaknesses before their next fixture.