Thu Mar 13 14:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mumbai Indians Post Record Score, Gujarat Giants Face Steep Chase in WPL 2025 Eliminator
**Mumbai, India** – The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 eliminator witnessed a thrilling start as Mumbai Indians set a challenging 213-run target for Gujarat Giants. Gujarat, winning the toss and opting to bowl first, saw their strategy thwarted by a record-breaking Mumbai innings.
Mumbai’s batting display was dominated by Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt, who both smashed brilliant 77s. Matthews reached her half-century in 36 balls, while Sciver-Brunt achieved the milestone in 29 balls. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed a quickfire 36 off just 11 balls, showcasing the explosive power in the Mumbai batting line-up. Their 114-run partnership was the cornerstone of Mumbai’s impressive total, the highest ever scored by the team in the WPL. Gibson took two wickets for Gujarat.
Mumbai’s innings wasn’t without its hiccups; Yastika Bhatia (15) and Sciver-Brunt were the other two wickets to fall.
Gujarat’s chase began poorly, losing their star opener Beth Mooney (6) early to Shabnim Ismail. The Giants will need a significant turnaround to chase down the monumental target set by Mumbai.
The eliminator match is a crucial encounter, with the winner advancing to the final against Delhi Capitals, who have already secured their place. The match is highly anticipated, with Mumbai considered favorites, though Gujarat will undoubtedly strive for an upset. The two teams have contrasting form coming into the eliminator, with Mumbai boasting a superior record in the league stages.
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