Harmanpreet Kaur Leads Mumbai Indians to Victory in WPL 2026

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Gujarat Giants

In a thrilling match against the Gujarat Giants during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized the significance of each game. Kaur achieved a remarkable milestone with her 10th fifty-plus score, alongside vital partnerships with Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey, which propelled Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory at DY Patil Stadium on Tuesday. This win marks Mumbai's second consecutive success in the WPL 2026 season, following an earlier defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, placing them in second position.

Kaur Reflects on the Match

After being awarded Player of the Match, Kaur acknowledged that her team had conceded too many runs but expressed satisfaction with their batting performance. "It was a good game. We gave away too many runs while bowling, but our batting was solid and well-calculated. Amanjot batted exceptionally well. In this tournament, aiming for 200 runs is crucial, whether batting first or chasing. Clarity in our approach allows us to execute effectively," Kaur stated during the post-match presentation.

Mumbai's Unbeaten Record Against Gujarat

With this latest victory, the Mumbai Indians have maintained an unbeaten streak against the Gujarat Giants, winning all eight encounters in WPL history. This record stands as the only perfect win-loss ratio between teams in the tournament's history. When questioned about her team's dominance, Kaur remarked that she was unaware of the statistic, emphasizing that every match holds importance for her. "For me, every match is crucial. I didn't know about this record. It's vital to contribute to the team, and it's encouraging to see young players stepping up and taking responsibility," she added.

Harmanpreet's Personal Achievements

Harmanpreet's achievement of her 10th fifty-plus score surpasses the records of Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt and UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning, who each have nine. Additionally, Kaur became the second player, following Nat Sciver, to reach 1,000 runs in WPL history, amassing a total of 1,016 runs in 30 matches and 29 innings, with an impressive average of 46.18 and a strike rate of 146.18, including 10 fifties.

Match Summary

Brief scores: Gujarat Giants 192/5 in 20 overs (Georgia Wareham 43*, Bharti Fulmali 36*; Shabnim Ismail 1/25) vs Mumbai Indians: 193/3 (Harmanpreet Kaur 71*, Amanjot Kaur 40, Kashvee Gautam 1/33).