WPL Final :Mumbai Indians defeated UP Warriorz by 72 runs in the Eliminator fixture of WPL 2023, securing their place in the final against Delhi Capitals. The game, played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, was an exciting match for cricket fans.
Key Highlights : WPL Final, MI triumphs over UPW in WPL 2023 Eliminator
- Mumbai Indians set a target of 183 runs, reaching 182/4 in 20 overs, with an unbeaten knock of 72 runs off 38 balls by Nat Sciver-Brunt.
- UP Warriorz struggled to chase the target, getting bowled out for 110 in 17.4 overs. Kiran Navgire was the highest scorer with 43 runs off 27 balls.
- Issy Wong, the Mumbai Indians player, grabbed four wickets, including a hat-trick, while Saika Ishaque took two dismissals.
- Sophie Ecclestone bagged two wickets for UP Warriorz and leads the Purple Cap race.
The Match Overview : MI triumphs over UPW in WPL 2023 Eliminator, secures spot in IPL final! WPL FINAL
Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bat first. They got off to a good start, with an opening partnership of 43 runs between Priya Punia and Jemimah Rodrigues. However, UP Warriorz quickly got two wickets in quick succession, dismissing Punia and Rodrigues for 19 and 24 runs, respectively. The middle order performed well, with Anuja Patil scoring 23 runs and Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten knock of 72 runs. Mumbai Indians finished their innings at 182/4.
In response, UP Warriorz struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Navgire tried to anchor the innings, but she lacked support from the other end. No other player scored more than 16 runs, and UP Warriorz were bowled out for 110 runs.
Mumbai Indians’ bowling was exceptional, with Wong’s four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, being the highlight of the match. Ishaque took two dismissals, while Matthews and Patil got one each.
WPL Final : Mumbai Indians played an excellent game, with Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten knock of 72 runs and Wong’s four-wicket haul being the standout performances. They will now face Delhi Capitals in the final, which will be an exciting game to watch. With both teams in good form, it’s hard to predict which team will come out on top. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the WPL final to see who will be crowned the champion of this year’s tournament.
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