Mumbai Indians continued their unbeaten streak in the inaugural version of the Women’s Premier League as they obtained the higher of UP Warriorz, due to Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten half-century.
In a match crammed with notable performances from each side, there was a weird DRS goof-up as MI all-rounder Hayley Matthews was subjected to a weird DRS goof-up in the fifth over of the sport.
Sophie Ecclestone’s fifth supply of the sport sparked controversy and confusion as she appealed for an LBW in opposition to Matthews. The umpire’s authentic choice was given as a not-out, however UPW captain Alyssa Healy known as for a DRS assessment.
The assessment turned out in favour of the Lucknow-based crew and the umpire was requested to reverse his choice and sign the dismissal of Matthews, which he did.
But, there was additional drama in retailer because it turned out that the DRS umpire had reviewed a special supply and offered a choice in accordance with that exact ball.
Once the DRS umpire rectified his mistake and reviewed the appropriate supply it so turned out that the proper choice swung in favour of the MI participant.
Matthews was finally dismissed for 12 runs whereas her opening accomplice Yasthika Bhatia notched up a quickfire 42 off 27 deliveries.
The Maharashtra-based crew would go on to realize their goal in 17.3 overs with 8 wickets to spare driving on Harmanpreet’s unbeaten 53-run knock, supported ably by England’s Nat Sciver.
MI’s Saika Ishaque was as soon as once more the choose of the bowlers as she took her wicket tally to 12 wickets in 4 video games along with her sterling 3 for 33 efficiency with the ball.
Amelia Kerr added two extra wickets for the MI, whereas Rajeshwari Gayakwad chipped in with a scalp of her personal.
Mumbai stay undefeated after having gained all 4 of their video games in the WPL and have now crushed all the opposite groups in the league.
MI have 8 factors from 4 video games and sit comfortably on the prime of the desk, adopted by Delhi Capitals with 6 factors.
UP Warriorz are positioned third with 4 factors from as many video games and Gujarat Giants stand fourth with 2 factors.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are the one crew but to open their account and sit on the very backside of the rankings desk.
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