WPL: Harmanpreet, Bowlers Help Mumbai Indians Beat Gujarat Giants, Inch Closer To Final

🅷Captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s breezy fifty was backed by a superb bowling performance as Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by nine runs in Mumbai on Monday (March 10, 2025) to strengthen their chances of sealing a final berth in the Women’s Premier League. Sent in to bat, Harmanpreet showcased her class as she slammed nine boundaries to score 54 off 33 balls and anchor MI to a competitive total of 179/6. The bowlers then took over, with excellent performances from Shabnim Ismail (2/17) and Amelia Kerr (3/34) as MI bowled Gujarat Giants out for 170 in 20 overs, despite a whirlwind 25-ball 61 by Bharti Fulmali. With this win, Mumbai joined Delhi Capitals at 10 points but stayed at second position due to a lower net run-rate. Gujarat Giants, who ended their league stage with eight points, will have to play the eliminator on Thursday against the second-placed team in the standings.

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Updated on: 11 March 2025 9:48 am

WPL: MI Women vs GG Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

𝕴Mumbai: Gujarat Giants Bharti Fulmali plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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WPL: GG Women vs MI Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

𓄧Mumbai Indians Amelia Kerr appeals sucessfully for the wicket of Gujarat Giants batter Harleen Deol during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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WPL: Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women

ꦍWPL: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

Gujarat Giants batter Deandra Dottin plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket 🌸match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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WPL: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women

🐠WPL: Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

⛎Mumbai Indians players celebrate the wicket of Gujarat Giants batter Beth Mooney during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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Womens Premier League: GG Women vs MI Women

Women's Premier League: MI Women vs GG Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

🉐Mumbai Indians' Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates her fifty runs during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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Womens Premier League: MI Women vs GG Women

Women's Premier League: GG Women vs MI Women | Photo: PT/Kunal Patil

💛Mumbai Indians' Harmanpreet Kaur plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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Womens Premier League: Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women

Women's Premier League: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

📖Gujarat Giants players celebrate the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.

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Womens Premier League: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women

Women's Premier League: Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

෴Gujarat Giants players celebrate the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians, in Mumbai.