On March 26, the Mumbai Indians made history by defeating Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in the Women’s Premier League championship game. Mumbai successfully completed the 132-run chase in 19.3 overs thanks to Nat Sciver-outstanding Brunt’s 60* off 55 deliveries. Mumbai won the inaugural championship with the support of numerous standout players on the team lead by Harmanpreet Kaur, who excelled at various points throughout the competition.
One such star was the left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque, who finished the competition tied for second in terms of wickets taken with 15. The 27-year-old was purchased at the auction for her basic price of INR 10 Lakh, and she has repaid the MI management’s faith in her with magnificent achievements throughout the competition.
Ishaque said that she didn’t adjust her strategy much and always tried to bowl dot balls while discussing the secret to her success in the competition.
Speechless, unable to articulate what a dream come true that is. I only tried to bowl deliveries on the dot; I didn’t significantly alter my plans. Ishaque expressed his gratitude for the support of the crowd in a statement following the victory.
Yastika Bhatia was an additional player who was essential to MI’s victory. In addition to scoring 214 runs with the bat, the wicketkeeper-batter also caused 13 dismissals while donning the gloves behind the stumps (the most in the tournament). She also received the Emerging Player of the Season award for her outstanding performance. She expressed her joy at Mumbai’s victory and said that the players had been at ease the day before the final.
“I simply cannot put into words the level of delight I am experiencing at this moment. It was really laid back, and we simply tried to concentrate on the field strategy “explained Bhatia.
Amelia Kerr was another Mumbai player who stood out throughout the competition. She finished as the tournament’s equal second-highest wicket-taker (15 wickets) and added 149 runs at a strike rate of 133.03 when at the plate. She recorded 2/18 in the championship match and contributed a crucial cameo of 14* off eight balls to help MI win the nail-biting final over.
After the victory, Kerr explained how she had prepared to win matches in such tight circumstances.
One of the best, Charlotte is a legend: Toby Kerr
“Helps when Nat Sciver is there to hit the winning runs while you’re going out. I suppose you put in a lot of training and effort for those winning moments. Just keep things straightforward and follow your strategy. It’s nice when it works out, and it’s been a fantastic victory for a fantastic franchise. You simply enter a zone, although you can hear the audience during the balls, which is amazing, but after the ball is bowled, you return to the zone, according to Kerr.
She went on to laud Charlotte Edwards, the head coach of Michigan, and referred to her as a legend in the sport with a plethora of expertise.
“Charlotte is a legend; she is among the best and is very knowledgeable. She has led teams to the finals, but it is satisfying to witness a team win “Kerr endorsed.
