Riding on Harmanpreet’s glowing 30-ball 65 and Saika Ishaque’s four-wicket haul, MI stamped their authority with an all-round display in a lop-sided opening event of the WPL,
“It was a brilliant start. Feeling like dream come true….first day. We were hoping all things going our way, and they were in our favour,” stated Harmanpreet on the post-match presentation.
The @ImHarmanpreet-led @mipaltan are off the mark within the #TATAWPL in taste! #MI win the outlet sport towards #GG… https://t.co/eCtwHjUymW
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“We kept things simple and clear. Told players to play natural. Obviously it’s a big day for women’s cricket but it was all about backing yourself.”
Harmanpreet used to be additionally adjudged the participant of the event for her knock which used to be studded with 14 limitations.
“I just thought I would watch the ball and back myself. I would not think too much, and instead react to the situation,” she stated.
After posting a mammoth 207 for five, MI returned to brush aside GG for 64 and Harmanpreet credited his bowlers for executing their plan to perfection.
The Safari Powerful Striker of the Match award for the event between @GujaratGiants and @mipaltan is going to Hayley M… https://t.co/5XoIGoTpY2
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“When we were batting, we knew it is a very good batting wicket. When the other team was bowling in the right spot, it was not easy to play.
“So instructed our bowlers it’ll now not be simple in the event you bowl in the suitable spot.”
Gujarat suffered an early setback when their skipper Beth Mooney Sustained a knee injury in the first over and retired hurt after initial check-up on the field, and could not return to bat again.
Sneh Ranavice captain of Gujarat Giantssaid a few players will take more time to adjust to the high level but exuded confidence of making a strong comeback.
“This is just the beginning. Some other people take time to soak this in, some do it sooner. This used to be a finding out enjoy and we can come again more potent,” she stated.
For her incredible captain’s knock of 65(30), skipper @ImHarmanpreet bagged the Player of the Match award 👏👏 #GGvMI… https://t.co/Gd8ybJpjef
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With Mooney injured, Rana might need to step in to lead the side when they face the UP Warriors.
“It is a chance positive however what I’ll need is that the group does now not repeat their errors. I will be able to inform the women to stay their heads prime and to be informed from nowadays. Definitely we can carry out smartly.”
(With PTI inputs)