MI Knock GG out of WPL 2025, to Face DC in Final
In a thrilling Eliminator match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Giants (GG) by 47 runs to reach the final of the WPL 2025. MI, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, posted a total of 213/4 and then dismissed GG for 166 in 19.2 overs. This victory marks MI’s second appearance in the WPL final.
MI’s batting order was clicking in sync as they put up a massive total. Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt opened the innings and shared a 72-run partnership. Harmanpreet Kaur scored 45 off 34 balls, while Sciver-Brunt contributed 39 off 26 balls. The duo’s partnership set the tone for the innings.
Yastika Bhatia and Amelia Kerr then took over, adding 71 runs for the third wicket. Bhatia scored 34 off 22 balls, while Kerr contributed 31 off 24 balls. Their partnership took MI’s total to 173 runs.
In the final overs, Healy and Sciver-Brunt added 40 runs, taking MI’s total to 213/4. Healy scored 15 off 9 balls, while Sciver-Brunt contributed 12 off 6 balls.
In response, GG’s batting order struggled against MI’s bowling attack. Harmanpreet Kaur, who was instrumental in MI’s batting, was equally impressive with the ball. She picked up 3 wickets for 23 runs, while Saika Ishaque and Amelia Kerr took two wickets each.
GG’s top order batsmen struggled to get going, with opener Sabbhineni Meghana being the only notable scorer. She scored 34 off 29 balls, but her efforts were in vain as GG were bowled out for 166 in 19.2 overs.
With this victory, MI have set up a thrilling final against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday. DC, who finished top of the WPL 2025 points table, will look to continue their dominant form against MI. The final will be a closely contested match, with both teams having strong batting and bowling lineups.
In the WPL 2025, DC have been the dominant team, winning seven out of their nine matches. They have a strong batting order, with openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning leading the charge. Their bowling attack has been equally impressive, with bowlers like Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav taking wickets at regular intervals.
MI, on the other hand, have been a consistent team throughout the tournament. They have won five out of their nine matches, with their batting and bowling units performing well. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will be looking to continue their winning form against DC in the final.
The WPL 2025 final is set to be a thrilling match, with both teams having the quality to win the tournament. MI’s victory over GG has set up an exciting contest, and fans are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious.
