In a commanding performance on February 26, 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated UP Warriorz (UPW) by eight wickets in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in Bengaluru. This victory solidified MI’s position as a dominant force in the tournament, keeping their playoff hopes alive while showcasing their depth and resilience.
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Opting to bowl first, MI unleashed a disciplined bowling attack to restrict UPW to 14 hs2 for 9. Natalie Sciver-Brunt led the charge with a stellar 3 for 18, dismantling UPW’s middle order after a promising 79-run opening stand between Grace Harris (45) and Vrinda Dinesh (33). Sanskriti Gupta impressed with 2 for 11.. UPW’s innings crumbled under pressure, losing 7 wickets for just 54 runs in the final 10.4 overs.
Chasing 143, MI faced an early hiccup with Yastika Bhatia’s 8-ball Duck dismissal, but Hayley Matthews (59 off 50) and Sciver-Brunt (75* off 44) steadied the ship. Their 133-run partnership oozed class, blending cautious play with aggressive stroke-making. Matthews anchored the innings while Sciver-Brunt unleashed a flurry of boundaries, including a six to seal her fifty. The chase was wrapped up in 17 overs, with MI finishing at 143 for 2.
With an unbeaten 75* with the bat and a 3-wicket haul with the ball, Nat Sciver-Burnt has been adjudged as the Player of the Match.
Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians - 143/2 in 17 overs (Nat Sciver-Burnt - 75*, Hayley Matthews - 59) defeated UP Warriorz - 142/9 in 20 overs (Grace Harris - 45, Nat Sciver-Burnt 3/18) by a margin of 8 wickets with 3 overs to spare
