Overview:
Amelia Kerr was the best MI bowler, taking two wickets and conceding 26 runs from her four overs.
Ashleigh Gardner’s decision to bat first after winning the toss worked in her team’s favour as the batters took the score to 167/4 against the Mumbai Indians in match 19 of the Women’s Premier League 2026. GG, who have been struggling to chase the totals in the ongoing league, decided to put runs on the board.
They didn’t have a good start as veteran Beth Mooney departed after scoring 5 runs off 8 balls. Sophie Devine added 25 runs to the total. The legendary batter faced 21 balls and hit 3 boundaries.
Anushka Sharma was out of touch as she took 31 balls to amass 33 runs, with the help of 4 boundaries and 1 six. The real push came from captain Gardner, who accumulated a 28-ball 46, laced with 7 boundaries and 1 maximum.
Georgia Wareham was equally impressive and managed 44 not out in 26 deliveries, packed with 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.
Amelia Kerr was the best MI bowler, taking two wickets and conceding 26 runs from her four overs. Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver-Brunt dismissed one batter each. Both teams need a win to remain in the race for the playoffs.