Our Delhi leg in the Women’s Premier League has started on the right foot with a thrilling victory against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in our opening game. Now, we are gearing up for another exciting clash, this time against the formidable Mumbai Indians, and we aim to continue our winning streak and push for a spot in the playoffs.
In our previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, everything clicked perfectly for us. Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney delivered outstanding performances with the bat, scoring brilliant fifties to set up a formidable total. Despite a valiant effort from the Bangalore side, particularly from Georgia Wareham, our bowlers held their nerve to restrict them to 180 runs, securing a hard-fought victory by 19 runs.
However, facing the Mumbai Indians will be no easy task. They've been in scintillating form, sitting second on the points table. In their recent match against UP Warriorz, key players like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr showcased their skills with the bat, guiding their team to a respectable total. Saika Ishaque was the star with the ball, picking up a 3-wicket haul and they eventually won the game by a comfortable margin.
Reflecting on our previous encounter with Mumbai Indians this season, they emerged victorious by five wickets, with Harmanpreet Kaur playing a pivotal role in their success with a score of 46. While Mumbai Indians may be considered favorites, our recent triumph against Bangalore has bolstered our confidence, and we are determined to maintain our winning momentum.