Harmanpreet Kaur's Masterclass: MI Seals Second-Highest WPL Chase | Quick Digest
Harmanpreet Kaur led Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in WPL 2026, chasing down 193 runs. Her unbeaten 71-run 'masterclass' secured the second-highest successful run chase in WPL history, marking MI's highest-ever chase and her 10th WPL half-century.
Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten 71 off 43 balls powered Mumbai Indians to victory.
Mumbai Indians successfully chased Gujarat Giants' target of 193 runs.
This was the second-highest successful run chase in Women's Premier League history.
It also marked Mumbai Indians' highest successful chase in the WPL.
Harmanpreet Kaur recorded her 10th WPL half-century, the most by any player.
She became the first Indian to cross 1,000 runs in WPL history during this match.
Harmanpreet Kaur delivered a 'masterclass' innings, scoring an unbeaten 71 runs off just 43 balls, to lead Mumbai Indians (MI) to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The thrilling encounter, which was Match 6 of the season, saw MI successfully chase down a formidable target of 193 runs set by the Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 13, 2026.
This successful chase of 193 runs stands as the second-highest in the history of the WPL. The highest remains 202 runs, achieved by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2025 season. For the Mumbai Indians, this was also their highest-ever successful run chase in the league. Harmanpreet's exceptional performance, which included seven fours and two sixes, was pivotal after MI found themselves at 37/2 in the powerplay. She was ably supported by Amanjot Kaur, who contributed a brisk 40 off 26 balls, and Nicola Carey, who finished unbeaten with 38 off 23 balls, sealing the chase with four balls to spare.
Beyond the match victory, Harmanpreet Kaur achieved significant individual milestones. Her half-century in this game was her 10th in the WPL, making her the player with the most fifty-plus scores in the tournament's history. Additionally, she became the first Indian cricketer to surpass the 1,000-run mark in the WPL, a testament to her consistent dominance in the league. The victory further extended Mumbai Indians' flawless record against Gujarat Giants, making it eight wins in eight encounters between the two teams.
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