WPL 2023: Harmanpreet Kaur match-winning knock came without practice!

Harmanpreet Kaur

Mumbai Indians (MI) outclassed Gujarat Giants (GG) by 143 runs in the WPL opener in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. And captain Harmanpreet Kaur (30-ball 65) played a big part in the win.

Kaur was assisted by opener Hayley Matthews (47 off 31 balls) and Amelia Keer (24-ball 45 not out) in MI's dominating win. Put into bat, MI made full use of the batting friendly pitch to post a mammoth 207-5.

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When mid-day asked Kaur about her preparations for the opening WPL game, she revealed that she played this game without a single practice session. "There was hardly any time for practice before this tournament (WPL). I didn't get time for practice because being a player and as a captain I had to fulfil a few commitments," Kaur said. GG were bowled out for 64.