WPL: Nat Sciver and Katherine Brunt’s impressive all-round display leads MI to win against UP Warriorz

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) – The Mumbai Indians bounced back with a dominant 42-run victory over the UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season two at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite early setbacks, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur’s partnership was pivotal in Mumbai Indians’ total of 160 for 6. The lower order’s contribution and Saika Ishaque’s three crucial wickets sealed the win for Mumbai Indians.

Batting first, Mumbai Indians faced a shaky start but Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur’s partnership steadied the innings. Sciver-Brunt’s innovative approach against the spinners helped Mumbai Indians to reach 160 for 6. The lower order’s efforts and Saika Ishaque’s crucial wickets were instrumental in setting up the victory.

With the ball, Mumbai Indians’ pace duo of Saika Ishaque and Shabnim Ismail dismantled UP Warriorz’s top order early on. All-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur’s strategic bowling alongside Ismail and Matthews restricted the Warriorz. Despite Deepti Sharma’s fighting half-century, Ishaque’s three wickets dashed Warriorz’s hopes of a successful chase.

Player of the Match, Nat Sciver-Brunt’s all-round performance of 45 with the bat and two wickets with the ball proved crucial in Mumbai Indians’ victory. Saika Ishaque’s turnaround with three wickets after a slow start to WPL 2024 was a standout performance. Mumbai Indians’ overall team effort secured the convincing win over UP Warriorz in the WPL.