Mumbai Indians women created history as they deservingly won the first-ever edition of the Women’s Premier League after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday night.
Mumbai Indians Created History
The Women in Blue dominated the game in both departments before Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed a winning boundary with just three balls to spare. From fans to the MI staff, everyone went berserk as the women created history.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt stole the show with her match-winning knock of 60 runs off 55 balls, smashing 7 fours. Her knock played a crucial role in Mumbai’s win over Delhi. She was well supported by Harmanpreet until the captain was dismissed.
After Harmanpreet Kaur’s dismissal, Sciver’s quick boundaries and Amelia Kerr’s cameo of 14 runs helped MI claim the title in 19.3 overs.
Earlier, MI had restricted Delhi Capitals (DC) to 79-9 with Hayley Matthews and Issy Wong taking three wickets each. However, Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav put up a stellar 52-run partnership for the 11th wicket and helped DC put up a respectable total of 131 runs on the scoreboard.
Rohit Sharma and Co. Gave a Standing Ovation
Following the stunning victory, Harmanpreet, and co. broke into jubilant celebrations with players rushing into the field amid the fireworks at the stadium. While the fans and MI staff went berserk in celebrations, however, the reaction that has gone insanely viral on social media came from Rohit Sharma, the captain of the men’s MI team, and his boys.
Yes, moments after the win, the camera showed the reaction of the men’s MI side who were in attendance at the Brabourne Stadium to support the Harmanpreet-led team. Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan among others all were seen giving a standing ovation to the women’s team.
Watch the video:
Moment of victory and applause for MI girls by Captain Rohit Sharma and his boys 😭🔥🔥!!pic.twitter.com/sDmGoerwSg
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) March 26, 2023
“Great experience, we were waiting for so many years. Everyone enjoyed this throughout the dressing room. It feels like a dream, for everyone here. So many people were asking when WPL will come and that day is here, and we are so happy and proud. I think having a long batting line-up, we had to go there and express,” Harmanpreet said after the seven-wicket win.
