WPL 2026: The Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) continues to deliver thrilling contests, and Match 6 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, was no exception.
In a high-scoring encounter, Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) registered a commanding 7-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W), strengthening their position in the tournament.
Gujarat Giants Post a Strong Total – 192/5 (20 Overs)
After being asked to bat first, Gujarat Giants put up an impressive 192/5 in 20 overs, riding on a solid middle-order performance and a powerful finish.
Top Performers for Gujarat Giants
- Georgia Wareham – 43* (33 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
- Bharti Fulmali – 36* (15 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes)
- Kanika Ahuja – 35 (18 balls, SR 194.44)
- Beth Mooney – 33 (26 balls)
Mumbai’s bowlers showed discipline in crucial moments, with Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Hayley Matthews, and Shabnim Ismail picking up key wickets to prevent Gujarat from crossing the 200-run mark.
Mumbai Indians’ Clinical Run Chase – 193/3 (19.2 Overs)
Chasing a challenging target of 193, Mumbai Indians displayed composure and intent, reaching 193/3 in 19.2 overs with confidence.
Match-Winning Batting for Mumbai Indians
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c) – 71* (43 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes)
- Nicola Carey – 38* (23 balls, 6 fours)
- Amanjot Kaur – 40 (26 balls, 7 fours)
- Hayley Matthews – 22 (12 balls)
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur once again proved her class under pressure, anchoring the chase and finishing the game in style. Her unbeaten partnership with Nicola Carey sealed the match and underlined Mumbai’s depth and experience.
Turning Point of the Match
Despite Gujarat Giants posting a formidable total, Mumbai’s calm approach in the death overs proved decisive. The unbeaten stand between Harmanpreet Kaur and Nicola Carey completely shifted the momentum, neutralising Gujarat’s bowling attack at a crucial stage.
WPL 2026: MIW vs GGW Match Summary
- Gujarat Giants: 192/5 (20 overs)
- Mumbai Indians: 193/3 (19.2 overs)
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur
WPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 6)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NRR | Points |
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | +1.964 | 4 |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.901 | 4 |
| 3 | Gujarat Giants | 3 | 2 | 1 | +0.105 | 4 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1.350 | 0 |
| 5 | UP Warriorz | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2.443 | 0 |
As WPL 2026 progresses, the competition is becoming increasingly intense. With a balanced squad, a strong middle order, and an experienced leader in Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians have firmly emerged as strong title contenders in this season of the Women’s Premier League.
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