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Amelia Kerr’s All round show and Shabnim Ismail’s terrific spell helps MI women to edge out Gujarat Giants women by 5 wickets in WPL 2024
Mumbai Indians women (MI W) continued their winning streak in the WPL 2024. The defending champions had a relatively easier challenge as compared to DC women when they took on Gujarat Giants women at M Chinnaswamy stadium. Right from the toss, everything went right for MI women. In the end, they registered a 5-wicket win and continued their streak of winning games in run chases.
Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to field first. Her decision was proven right as Shabnim Ismail bowled a dream spell with the new ball. Within the PP overs, the experienced pacer claimed two wickets, including that of Veda Krishnamurthy and Harleen Doel. She later dismissed Beth Mooney for 24(22) as MI women were all over the Giants.
E Bryce and Tanuja Kanwar tried to revive the innings if the Giants. However, the lack of contribution from the proper batters did not help them. While Bryce scored 25(24), Kanwar hit 28(21) and emerged as the star performer. Amelia Kerr did the clean-up job and got rid of the tailenders quickly. Her 4/17 and Ismail’s 3/18 helped the MI women to restrict the Giants to just 126 runs. On a wicket like Bengaluru, it was not going to be enough.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Amelia Kerr guide MI women to win
Chasing the total, MI women lost the wickets of their reliable openers early. The duo of Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Mathews could not step up. It led to the recovery phase where Nat Sciver Brunt and Kaur framed a good partnership. It consolidated the innings of MI women. After claiming 1/14 with the ball, Sciver scored 22(18) before getting perished. Amelia Kerr then joined Kaur.
The duo batted well in the middle. They were helped by some poor bowling from the Giants, who conceded a lot of extras. While Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 46*(41), Kerr hit 31(25). The duo ensured that MI women were in the run chase throughout. For Giants, Tanuja Kanwar was the star in the bowling as well. She claimed 2/21 in her four overs, which was not enough for Giants. MI women won by 5 wickets with 11 balls to spare.
The Janakpur Bolts clinched a playoff berth in the Nepal Premier League following a decisive victory over the Kathmandu Gurkhas. In a low-scoring encounter, the Gurkhas set a modest target of 102 runs, with their batting lineup struggling against the disciplined Bolts’ bowling attack. Sushan Bhari led the charge, taking crucial wickets and restricting the opposition’s scoring opportunities.
The Bolts chased the target with composure, showcasing strong batting performances from their top order. Opener Arjun Saud played a steady innings, while other batters ensured no major collapses en route to victory. This win solidifies Janakpur’s position in the league standings and marks their entry into the playoffs, where they will look to maintain their momentum.
For Kathmandu Gurkhas, the loss is a significant setback, leaving them on the brink of elimination. The team’s inability to capitalize on key moments, particularly in their batting, highlighted their struggles in the tournament.
With their playoff spot secured, the Bolts have demonstrated consistency and resilience, making them strong contenders for the title. Fans eagerly anticipate their upcoming matches as the tournament heads into its decisive stages.
Karnali Yaks posted 128/7 in 20 overs against Lumbini Lions in their Nepal Premier League clash. Contributions from the middle order, especially Sharad Vesawkar (30 runs) and Sunil Dhamala (25 runs), helped stabilize the innings after a shaky start. Lumbini Lions bowlers, led by Sompal Kami and Lalit Rajbanshi, kept Karnali’s scoring in check with disciplined bowling.
The Lions now face a manageable chase to secure their second win of the season.
Kathmandu Gurkhas, after opting to bat first, set Janakpur Bolts a modest target of 102 runs in their ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL) match. Kathmandu’s innings ended at 101/10 in 19.3 overs. They struggled throughout, with only Gerhard Erasmus (20) and Stephen Eskinazi (17) offering resistance. The rest of the batting line-up faltered, with notable contributions from Karan KC (19) and Shahab Alam (8*).
Janakpur’s bowlers dominated, with Lalit Rajbanshi and Sher Malla both taking three wickets each, while Mohammad Mohsin added two. The Bolts are now tasked with chasing a relatively low total to secure the win.
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