Mumbai Indians Close in on Top Spot with Thrilling Win Over Gujarat Giants

Mumbai Indians continued their dominance over Gujarat Giants, beating them for the sixth time in a row in a thrilling match at the Brabourne Stadium. Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with 54, while Nat Sciver-Brunt contributed 38.

MI's Dominant Batting Performance

Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt stitched a fine 59-run partnership before Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews picked up three-fers with the ball. Bharti Fulmali scored a 25-ball 61 in vain for the Giants.

Key Moments in the Match

• MI got off to a flying start with a 12-run over off Deandra Dottin.
• Harmanpreet Kaur fell at the start of the 20th over, but Yastika Bhatia took advantage of the favourable matchup against Tanuja Kanwer to power a four and a six.
• Bharti Fulmali scored a 25-ball 61, but the Giants were unable to chase down the total.

Gujarat Giants' Chasing Effort

The Giants sent Gautam out to bat in search of a quick start, but they had a poor opening stand. Harleen Deol began with three consecutive boundaries off Hayley Matthews, but was eventually stumped off Sanskriti Gupta.

Key Wickets for MI

• Amelia Kerr picked up three wickets, including Harleen Deol and Simran Shaikh.
• Hayley Matthews picked up three wickets, including Beth Mooney and Bharti Fulmali.

Final Score

Mumbai Indians 179/6 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 54, Nat Sciver-Brunt 38) beat Gujarat Giants 170 in 20 overs (Bharti Fulmali 61, Harleen Deol 24) by 9 runs.