Despite a breathtaking 82 not out from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians suffered an 11-run defeat to Gujarat Giants in WPL 2026’s 19th match at BCA Stadium, Vadodara. Giants advance to the Eliminator on February 3 with this crucial victory.
Giants, batting first post-toss, constructed 167/4 thoughtfully. Mooney-Devine opened with 21 before Mooney’s 5. Devine (25/21) and Sharma (33: 1×6,4×4) added 48. Gardner-Wareham’s 71-run blitz (43 balls) propelled them: Gardner 46 (28b,8×4), Wareham 44* (26b,2×6,4×4).
Kerr took 2 wickets for MI; Ismail and Sciver-Brunt one apiece.
MI’s pursuit started promisingly with Sajeevan-Matthews’ 23, but collapsed to 37/3. Kaur-Kerr’s 45 (30 balls) revived hopes; Kerr 20 (16). Kaur-Amanjot’s 44 took it to 126; Amanjot 13 (12).
Kaur’s final flourish—4 sixes, 8 fours off 48 balls—fell agonizingly short at 156/7. Devine and Wareham’s 2/?? each dismantled MI, with Gautam, Gayakwad, Gardner claiming one. This match showcased WPL’s intensity, with Giants’ depth proving decisive.