Mumbai Indians (MI) registered a dominant 8-wicket win over UP Warriorz within the eleventh match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at Bengaluru. Opting to subject first after successful the toss, Mumbai bowlers put up a disciplined present, proscribing the Warriorz to 142/9 in 20 overs. Grace Harris performed a blazing knock of 45 off 26 balls, however the remainder of the batting lineup faltered below strain. In response, Mumbai chased down the goal with ease in simply 17 overs, courtesy of a sensational unbeaten 75 from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who anchored the chase alongside Hayley Matthews.
UP Warriorz stumble after Grace Harris’ blistering knock
The Warriorz began their innings on a shaky observe, shedding Kiran Navgire early for only one run. Nonetheless, Harris supplied the much-needed momentum, launching a counter-attack with six fours and two sixes. She discovered assist from Dinesh Vrinda (33 off 30), and collectively they stitched an 81-run stand for the second wicket. However as soon as Harris departed within the tenth over, the Warriorz collapsed quickly, shedding 5 wickets for simply 24 runs. Deepti Sharma (4), Tahlia McGrath (1) and Shweta Sehrawat (19) didn’t capitalize, as Mumbai bowlers, led by Sciver-Brunt (3/18) and Shabnim Ismail (2/33), stored them in examine. Finally, UP Warriorz might solely muster 142/9, falling wanting a aggressive complete.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt’s masterclass guides MI to a cushty chase
Chasing 143, Mumbai had a short setback when Yastika Bhatia fell for a duck within the fourth over. Nonetheless, Hayley Matthews and Sciver-Brunt took management of the innings, stitching a 133-run partnership for the second wicket. Matthews performed the right supporting function with a stable 59 off 50 balls, whereas Sciver-Brunt performed an attacking model of cricket, racing to 75 off simply 44 balls, laced with 13 boundaries. The duo dismantled UP Warriorz’s bowling assault, making certain Mumbai’s chase by no means regarded unsure. Harmanpreet Kaur finished issues off in type with a boundary, sealing the win with 18 balls to spare. This victory propelled Mumbai additional up the factors desk, reaffirming their standing as robust title contenders.
Right here’s how Twitter reacted:
By no means seen a extra constant participant than Nat Sciver Brunt.
Absolute legend of this sport with bat & with ball.#TATAWPL #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/WbbLMZNgZ2
— Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) February 26, 2025
A TOP INNINGS BY NAT SCIVER BRUNT…..!!!!!
– Scored 75 Runs in 44 Balls together with of 13 Fours towards UP. pic.twitter.com/Dgz2f6DZWJ
— Vikas Yadav (@VikasYadav66200) February 26, 2025
🚨What a season for Nat Sciver-Brunt 🚨
80* & 1 wicket
57 & 2 Wickets
42 & 1 wicket,
75* &3 wickets– Performing with Bat & Ball
-MVP for Mumbai Indians on this season of #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/6243veSz4s— Rohit Baliyan (@rohit_balyan) February 26, 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt shines once more! She takes 3 wickets, conceding simply 18 runs in 4 overs, delivering a match-changing spell. Including to her stellar type, she additionally notches her third fifty of the season. Simply one other day on the workplace for the star all-rounder! pic.twitter.com/tuUFDAmJID
— ཌI°•ѴƖѴᏋᏦ•°Iད (@Vivekkeshwani8) February 26, 2025
nat sciver brunt performs for my group. it is a flex, honour, conceitedness, and privilege!
— adbhut (@maulaamere) February 26, 2025
Expensive @mipaltan ,
As a diehard #MumbaiIndians fan, I’m eternally grateful to you for signing this champion cricketer in our facet! 🤌🏾
Nat Sciver-Brunt you are merely the perfect! 💙🩷✨️#MumbaiMeriJaan #MIvUPW #WPL2025 #TATAWPL @wplt20 pic.twitter.com/9YJJAif4FG
— Siddharth Dixit (@sid_dixit_25) February 26, 2025
WPL 2025: 4 Matches, 3 Fifties – Nat Sciver-Brunt is on Hearth! 🔥
What a participant she is! Absolute class. 👑❤️🏏#WPL #WPL2025 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/BL6GwR6nl4
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 26, 2025
Nat Sciver-Brunt could make the perfect bowler on the earth seem like a joke that is how good she is ,The GOAT ,the perfect to ever do it🐐🗿🧿
— 11_Itika Thakur (@11_itika) February 26, 2025
Phrases should not sufficient to explain the greatness of Nat Sciver-Brunt. Unreal consistency in each the departments. It is like Mumbai Indians have two gamers in a single. pic.twitter.com/RY2Zk00UTm
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) February 26, 2025
Natalie Sciver-Brunt cricket is fortunate to have you ever…🙌🙌🙌
We bow all the way down to you…what a sensational participant you might be…🫡🫡🫡— Poulami Basu (@poulami2991) February 26, 2025
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This text was first revealed at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times firm.
