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WPL 2025: Top 3 Performers For Mumbai Indians In The Finals Against Delhi Capitals

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  Mumbai Indians clinched a thrilling 8 run win in the finals of the Women’s Premier League against table toppers Delhi Capitals played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on 15 th March 2025. Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning won the toss and decided to field first. After losing 2 early wickets of Hayley Mathews and Yastika Bhatia, MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver Brunt steadied the ship. G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur & Sanskriti Gupta added valuable runs to help MI post 149 for 7 in 20 overs. MI bowlers kept tight lines and lengths not allowing Delhi Capitals batters to score runs easily. Despite Kapp’s superb knock, MI held onto their nerves winning the 2 nd WPL title. Here we look at the Top 3 Performers For Mumbai Indians In the finals of WPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals. 1.        Harmanpreet Kaur Harmanpreet Kaur came to the crease with Mumbai Indians struggling at 14 for 2. MI looked cautious before putting pressure on Delhi Capitals b...

WPL 2025 Match 5: Top 3 Performers Between Mumbai Indians And Gujarat Giants

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 Mumbai Indians registered their first victory of the WPL 2025 with a dominating win over Gujarat Giants played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 18 th February. It was an impressive bowling performance by Mumbai Indians as they bundled out Gujarat Giants for 120. MI bowlers rattled GG during the first six overs and kept picking wickets at regular intervals. Nat Sciver Brunt looked impressive with second successive fifty before getting out. S Sajana hit the winning runs to help MI register a 5-wicket win with 23 balls to spare. Here we look at the Top 3 performers for Mumbai Indians In Their First Victory Over Gujarat Giants during match 5 of WPL 2025. 1.       Hayley Mathews Hayley Mathews had a dream outing in the match against Gujarat Giants. She took the wicket of Dayalan Hemalatha during the first six overs. Mathews kept tight lines and lengths not allowing Gujarat Giants to score runs easily. She got rid of Kashvee Gautam with a simple catc...

WPL 2025 Match 5: Mumbai Indians Register First Victory

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  After a narrow loss in the first game against Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians registered their first win of the tournament with an easy win over Gujarat Giants played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 18 th February 2025. Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start as Nat Sciver Brunt struck getting rid of Beth Mooney with a simple catch to Sanskriti Gupta at backward point. GG batters played rash strokes that led to their dismissals. Shabnim Ismail got the big wicket of Laura Woolvardt caught by Sajana at deep cover. Hayley Mathews dismissed Dayalan Hemalatha with an easy catch to Kerr at deep midwicket. Brunt struck again to get rid of GG captain Ash Gardner caught by Sajana. At the end of the first six overs, GG ended with the scoreboard reading 28 for 4. Amelia Kerr got the massive wicket of Deandra Dottin with a sharp piece of stumping by Yastika Bhatia to leave GG in deep trouble. Kashvee Gautam provided some re...

WPL 2025 Match 2: Top 3 Performers Between DC And MI

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  Delhi Capitals edged past Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller during match 2 of the WPL 2025 played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 15 th February. DC captain Meg Lanning won the toss and decided to field first. It was a disciplined bowling effort by DC bowlers as they bundled out MI for 164. Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver Brunt put on an excellent partnership leading to MI recovery. After the fall of Kaur’s wicket, DC bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals to bundle them out with 5 balls to spare. In reply, Shafali Varma looked impressive putting pressure on MI bowlers. The match ebbed and flowed as MI took 4 quick wickets after 60 runs opening partnership. It went right down the wire as Delhi Capitals won the match of the last ball registering a 2-wicket victory. Here we look at the 3 top performers between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in match number 2 of WPL 2025 1 .       Nat Sciver Brunt After being asked to bat first ...

WPL 2025 Match 2: Delhi Capitals Beat Mumbai Indians In A Thrilling Contest

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  Delhi Capitals started their WPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling last-ball contest against Mumbai Indians played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 15 th February. Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for DC as Shikha Pandey got rid of Hayley Mathews in the very first over with a lovely catch by Lanning. Nat Sciver Brunt showed intent by putting on DC bowlers keeping the scoreboard ticking. Shikha Pandey struck again to dismiss Yastika Bhatia with a lovely delivery. Yastika and Brunt added 32 runs for the 2 nd wicket. At the end of the first six overs, Mumbai Indians made 41 for 2. After the field restrictions, Kaur put enough pressure with lusty hits against Radha Yadav. Annabel Sutherland struck dismissing MI captain Kaur by providing a simple catch to Niki Prasad at a deep backward point. Kaur and Brunt added 73 runs for the 3 rd wicket. Nat Sciver Brunt looked impressive, reaching her fifty off just 36 deliveri...

SA T20 2025 Qualifier 1: MI Cape Town Reach Finals

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  Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, Mumbai India Cape Town reached the finals with a comprehensive win over Paarl Royals in the first qualifier played at ST George Stadium, Port Elizabeth on 4 th February 2025. Paarl Royals captain David Miller won the toss and decided to field first. MI openers Ryan Rickleton and Rassie Van Der Dussen showed intent right from the word go putting pressure on the Royals bowling. Both openers kept the scoreboard ticking making life tough for the bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, MI raced away to 66 for 0. Van Der Dussen and Rickleton made the batting look easy. Galiem broke the partnership, dismissing Dussen with a simple catch to Miller. Dussen and Rickleton added 87 runs for the opening wicket. Paarl Royals struck again as Dunith Wellage got rid of other opener Rickleton. Wellage got rid of Afghanistan opener Sediqullah Atal as Dinesh Karthik took a good catch leaving Mumbai Indians in some trouble. Dewald Brevis and George Lind...

IPL 2022 Match 69: MI ends Delhi Capitals journey, RCB through to playoffs

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 Mumbai Indians ended their 2022 campaign with an impressive win over Delhi Capitals played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday. MI captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Prithvi Shaw made an entry into the playing XI opened the innings along with Warner. It was an aggressive start as Shaw looked in decent touch right from word go. Daniel Sams provided the breakthrough by getting rid of Warner with a simple catch to Bumrah. Bumrah struck to dismiss Mitchell Marsh without opening his account as Rohit Sharma took a good low diving catch. Bumrah then produced a peach of a bouncer to dismiss Prithvi Shaw leaving Delhi Capitals in big trouble. At the end of the first six overs, Delhi Capitals made 37 for 3. Sarfraz Khan looked impressive before Mayank Markande got rid of him providing an easy catch to Kishan leaving DC in trouble at 50 for 4. With that wicket, the first timeout was called at 50 for 4. Rovman Powell and Rishabh Pant steadied the ship for ...

IPL 2022 Match 59: Mumbai Indians knock out Chennai Super Kings with a dominating win

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 The five time-Champions Mumbai Indians knocked out Chennai Super Kings in a one-sided affair played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday. Mumbai Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field. Due to a power shortage, the DRS was not available for 1.4 overs. It was an ideal start for MI as Daniel Sams got rid of Devon Conway on a ball that missed the leg stumps. Sams then produced the magic Moeen Ali with a good catch by Shokeen. Jasprit Bumrah trapped Robin Uthappa to leave CSK in big trouble at 5 for 3. Sams then got rid of CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad putting them under immense pressure. Riley Meredith showed his skills by getting rid Rayudu to leave CSK in dire straits. At the end of the first six overs, CSK looked in massive trouble at 32 for 5. At the end of the first timeout, CSK scored 35 for 5. Meredith got rid of Shivam Dube cheaply to put more misery on CSK. MS Dhoni showed some promise-keeping the scoreboard ticking with lovely shots. Karthikeya got...

IPL 2022 Match 56: KKR stay alive with a crushing win over MI

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 Kolkata Knight Riders' chances of staying in the tournament remain intact as they registered a dominating win over Mumbai Indians played at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Monday. MI captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Venkatesh Iyer came to open the innings along with Ajiyanka Rahane. Venkatesh showed intent right from the word go putting enough pressure on the MI bowlers while Rahane gave good support. Kartikeya provided a much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Venetaksh Iyer caught by Sams. Venkatesh Iyer and Rahane added 60 runs in just 34 balls. At the end of the first six overs, KKR raced away to 64 for 1. MI bowlers kept it tight putting pressure on Rahane who struggled with his timing. At the end of the first timeout, KKR made 78 for 1. Kartikeya struck again to dismiss Rahane. Nitish Rana showed intent right from word go putting enough pressure on MI bowlers, especially Kieron Pollard. At the end of the second timeout, KKR scored 123 for 2. ...

IPL 2022 Match 51: Mumbai Indians snatch a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans

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 Mumbai Indians registered a remarkable win over table-toppers Gujarat Titans in a thrilling encounter played at Brabourne Stadium, CCI, Mumbai on Friday. Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to field first. Rohit Sharma showed his form against a top-quality GT bowling line-up along with Ishan Kishan. Both batsmen kept the momentum going for MI putting them under pressure. At the end of the first six overs, Mumbai Indians raced away to 63 for 0. With that, the first timeout was called. Rashid Khan produced the magic for Gujarat Titans getting rid of Rohit Sharma. The umpire called it not out but on review, it was overturned to out. Rohit and Ishan Kishan added 74 runs for the opening wicket. Gujarat Titans showed their class as they took quick wickets of Surya Kumar Yadav and then Ishan Kishan to leave Mumbai Indians in trouble. Mumbai Indians went into the 2 nd timeout at 119 for 3. Kieron Pollard struggled to time the ball and was eventually dismis...

IPL 2022 Match 26: KL Rahul’s century ensures Lucknow Super Giants piles up MI agony

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 Thanks to a brilliant knock by KL Rahul and backed up by the bowlers, Lucknow Super Giants registered a comfortable win over struggling Mumbai Indians played at Brabourne Stadium, CCI, Mumbai on Saturday. MI captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Lucknow Super Giants openers KL Rahul and de Kock began cautiously before Tymal Mills was taken to the cleaners in his first over. De Kock also showed intent against Jaydev Unadkat. Fabien Allen grabbed breakthrough for MI as de Kock tried to reverse sweep but was plumb in front. De Kock and KL Rahul added 52 laying a strong foundation for an impressive total. At the end of the first six overs, Lucknow Super Giants made 57 for 1. Manish Pandey making a comeback into the playing XI looked in decent touch as Mumbai Indians ground fielding lacked the penetration. Rahul kept the pressure hitting boundaries and sixes at will along with Pandey. Lucknow Super Giants ended the first timeout at 84 for 1. Rahul and Mani...

IPL 2022 Match 23: Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in a high scoring thriller

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 Punjab Kings held their nerves at the end to register a close-fought win over five-time Champions Mumbai Indians in high scoring thriller played at MCA Stadium, Pune on Wednesday. MI captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Mayank Agarwal who struggled in the first four matches looked in great touch right from the word go putting pressure on Thampi and Jaydev Unadkat. Shikhar Dhawan played with intent leaking runs. PBKS openers never allowed MI bowlers to settle making life tough for MI bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, Dhawan and Agarwal raced away to 65 for 0. With that, the first timeout was called. Mayank and Dhawan kept the momentum going with positive strokes making life tough for MI bowlers. Mayank completed fifty off 30 balls maintaining momentum. Murgun Ashwin struck eventually for MI dismissing Agarwal for a well-made half-century. Agarwal and Dhawan added 97 runs laying a strong foundation. Shikhar Dhawan showed intent scoring runs w...

IPL 2022 Match 2: Axar Patel’s and Lalit Yadav takes Delhi Capitals to a heroic win

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 Delhi Capitals registered a thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in their opening match of Tata IPL 2022 played at Brabourne Stadium, CCI, Mumbai on Sunday. DC captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to field first. Mumbai Indians openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan put pressure back on DC bowlers right from the word go hitting boundaries at will. Rohit made the batting look easy to maintain the momentum for MI. At the end of the first six overs, Mumbai Indians made 53 for 0. With that, the first timeout was called. After the field restrictions, Kuldeep Yadav got the breakthrough dismissing Rohit Sharma caught by Powell ending 67 runs opening partnership. Ishan Kishan looked in sublime touch keeping pressure on the Delhi Capitals bowlers. Tilak Verma showed intent scoring at a quick pace and made life tough for the opposition. Apart from Kishan, the rest of the Mumbai Indians batsmen struggled to time the ball. At the end of the second timeout, MI made 122 for 4. Is...

IPL 2021 Match 51: Mumbai Indians stay in contention with a resounding win over RR

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  Mumbai Indians comeback into contention with a resounding win over Rajasthan Royals in the 51 st match of IPL 2021 played at Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah on Tuesday. MI captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Evin Lewis began the innings brilliantly putting MI bowlers under pressure with a flurry of boundaries along with Jaiswal. Nathan Coulter Nile got the wicket of Jaiswal caught behind by Ishan Kishan. MI bowlers kept tight lines and lengths to Lewis before dismissing Bumrah produced a peach. Lewis decided to review the decision, but it was retained to out. At the end of the first six overs, RR scored 41 for 2. RR batsmen could not adjust to the conditions as Sanju Samson was dismissed by James Neesham. At the end of the first timeout, RR scored 47 for 3. MI bowlers kept tight lines and lengths not allowing them to score runs easily taking wickets at regular intervals. Nathan Coulter Nile and James Neesham did the damage for Mumbai Indians. It w...

IPL Match 46: Shreyas Iyer ensures Delhi Capitals dent Mumbai Indians chances

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  It was a close-fought match as Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians in low scoring thriller played at Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah on Saturday. Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and decided to field first. Rohit Sharma started the innings with a cracking boundary before Avesh Khan dismissed with a sharp bouncer resulted in a catch to Rabada at third man. Quinton de Kock and Surya Kumar Yadav showed intent in putting the bad balls away for boundaries making life tough for DC bowlers. Surya Kumar played Ashwin brilliantly keeping the scoreboard ticking. At the end of the first six overs, Mumbai Indians scored 35 for 1. Soon after the field restrictions, Axar Patel got rid of de Kock trying to cut providing an easy catch to Nortje. Surya Kumar Yadav looked in fine touch keeping the scoreboard ticking and making life tough for DC bowlers. Mumbai Indians scored 57 for 2 at end of the first timeout. After the timeout, Surya looked comfortable keeping the score...

IPL 2021 Match 30: Gaikwad’s knock and bowlers help CSK register easy win

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  A brilliant knock by Gaikwad and a great bowling effort helped Chennai Super Kings start the 2 nd leg of IPL 2021 with a comfortable win played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a disastrous start as Faf du Plessis fell in the very first over off Trent Boult’s bowling. Milne dismissed Moeen Ali hitting the toe end with a low diving catch by Tiwary to leave CSK in big trouble. Things became more worst as Ambati Rayudu was hit on his elbow and had to leave the field. Suresh Raina's edgy innings came to an end providing an easy catch to Rahul Chahar leaving CSK in tatters. Things became worst for CSK as Dhoni walked in disbelief as a decent shot went into the hands of Boult and ended the first six overs at 24 for 4. Quinton de Kock dropped a tough chance to dismiss Gaikwad along with Jadeja. At the end of the first timeout, CSK scored 35 for 4. Gaikwad put the pressure on CSK bat...

Remaining matches schedule of IPL 2021 announced

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 The BCCI announced the schedule for the remaining matches of IPL 2021 to be played in the United Arab Emirates from 19 th September till the 15 th of October. Due to the bubble burst, the IPL was suspended. So far 29 matches were played in India from April 9 th . All the matches played at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai and Chennai were conducted successfully. But due to COVID cases, BCCI decided to suspend the tournament. Delhi Capitals finished at the top of the points table and would be looking to continue their domination. Sunrisers Hyderabad had a disappointing season finishing last before the tournament was called off. Here we look at the team-wise schedule for the remaining matches of IPL 2021 Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (Dubai International Stadium, Dubai)- 22 nd September DC versus Rajasthan Royals (Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi)- 25 th September DC versus Kolkata Knight Riders (Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah)- 28 th September ...