Mumbai Indians strengthen hopes for WPL 2025 playoffs berth

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Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians batting during match 16 of the Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL) between the UP Warriorz and the Mumbai Indians held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India on the 6th March 2025 Photo by: s Saikat Das / Sportzpics for WPL

Lucknow : Mumbai Indians defeated UP Warriorz by 6 Wickets at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, in WPL 2025 encounter. With 4 win, they’ve almost confirmed their playoffs spot.

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UP openers Georgia Voll (55) & Grace Harris (28) started off with aggressive 74 runs partnership in 8 overs. However, Harmanpreet Kaur’s tactical bowling changes turned the game.

MI spinner Amelia Kerr (5/38) & Hayley Matthews (2/25) uprooted UP middle order as they’re bundled on 150-9 (20).

Chasing 151, Matthews (62) played brilliant knock along with Nat Sciver Brunt (37).

Despite 3 quick wickets falling at middle and run flow slowed down, MI chased down the total in 18.3 overs.

Matthews was adjourned player of the match.

Brief Scorecard :

1st Innings :

UPW : 150-9 (20)

Georgia Voll : 55 (33)

MI :

Amelia Kerr : 4-38-5

2nd Innings :

MI : 153-4 (18.3)

Hayley Matthews : 68 (46)

UPW :

Grace Harris : 2-11-2

Result : Mumbai Indians win by 6 Wickets.