NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians outplayed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs to make a sensational start to the inaugural Womens Premier League in Navi Mumbai on Saturday and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur called it a dream come to life moment.Riding on Harmanpreets sparkling 30-ball 65 and Saika Ishaques four-wicket haul, MI marked their authority with an overall program in a lop-sided opening match of the WPL.
It was a fantastic start.
Feeling like dream become a reality ...
first day.
We were hoping all things going our method, and they were in our favour, stated Harmanpreet at the post-match discussion.
We kept things easy and clear.
Told gamers to play natural.
Certainly its a big day for womens cricket but it was everything about backing yourself.
Harmanpreet was likewise adjudged the gamer of the match for her knock which was studded with 14 limits.
I just believed I will see the ball and back myself.
I will not think excessive, and rather react to the scenario, she said.After posting a mammoth 207 for 5, MI went back to dismiss GG for 64 and Harmanpreet credited his bowlers for performing their strategy to perfection.
When we were batting, we understood it is a great batting wicket.
When the other team was bowling in the ideal area, it was hard to play.
So informed our bowlers it will not be easy if you bowl in the right area.
1/8Star-studded opening event begins inaugural WPLPreviousNextShow Captions< p design= line-height:1.38; margin-top:0 pt; margin-bottom:0 pt; >> Indian-born Canadian singer AP Dhillon performs throughout the opening ceremony of the 2023 Womens Premier League at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Bollywood starlet Kiara Advani carries out during the WPL ppening ceremony at DY Patil arena in Navi Mumbai.
Bollywood starlet Kriti Sanon carries out during the WPL Opening event at DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Performers posture for pictures before the opening ceremony of the 2023 Womens Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
BCCI president Roger Binny, secretary Jay Shah, and a host of other board officials throughout the unveiling of the WPL prize.
Five skippers Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana, Alyssa Healy and Harmanpreet Kaur revealed WPL prize Players collect for a photoshoot during the WPL ppening ceremony at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Gujarat suffered an early obstacle when their skipper Beth Mooney sustained a knee injury in the very first over and retired hurt after initial check-up on the field, and could not return to bat again.Sneh Rana, vice captain of Gujarat Giants, stated a couple of gamers will take more time to adapt to the high level however exuded confidence of making a strong comeback.
This is just the start.
Some people take time to soak this in, some do it quicker.
This was a knowing experience and we will return stronger, she said.With Mooney hurt, Rana may need to action in to lead the side when they face UP Warriorz.
It is a chance sure but what Ill desire is that the team does not repeat their mistakes.
I will inform the girls to keep their heads high and to learn from today.
Absolutely we will carry out great.
(With PTI inputs)
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