Mumbai Indians Post Competitive Total Despite Early Jitters in WPL Match

Mumbai Indians (MI) overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 160/6 against UP Warriorz in a Women's Premier League match in New Delhi on March 7.

After losing both openers cheaply, Nat Sciver-Brunt (45 off 31) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (33 off 30) steadied the MI innings with a 59-run partnership. However, the innings gained momentum thanks to Amelia Kerr (39 not out off 23 balls) and Sajeevan Sajana (22 not out off 14 balls), who added 43 runs in the final 4.2 overs.

MI's innings began with a shaky start as Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Mathews were dismissed within the first four overs by Chamari Athapaththu. Sciver-Brunt played aggressively, hitting eight boundaries, while Harmanpreet played a more cautious role.

Sciver-Brunt's innings was cut short by Rajeshwari Gayakwad, who deceived her with a quicker delivery. Harmanpreet then took the initiative, hitting a boundary and a maximum off Gayakwad.

UP skipper Alyssa Healy made a crucial bowling change, bringing in Saima Thakor in the 15th over. Thakor dismissed Harmanpreet with her first delivery, and Amanjot Kaur was caught soon after.

However, Kerr and Sajana played some impressive shots towards the end, including a six by Kerr off Deepti Sharma. Their partnership helped MI reach a respectable total.

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