WPL 2023 Harmanpreet Kaur: We Were Waiting For This For Year. Mumbai Indians have created history in the very first season of the Womenβs Premier Cricket League 2023.
They defeated Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the match played at Brabourne Stadium on Sunday.
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It was the title match and by winning it, they have become the first team to get the Womenβs Premier League trophy. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur looked very happy after this victory.
We were waiting for this for years- Harmanpreet Kaur:-
At the same time, after the match, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur said β Great experience, we were waiting for so many years. Everyone in the entire dressing room enjoyed it.
It seems like a dream to everyone here. So many people have been asking when the WPL will come and that day has come, and we are very happy and proud.
He also said that β βI think we had to go out there and express because of the long batting line-up. Very happy with the way everyone performed.
I think itβs important to stay positive, we were lucky to have the toss in our favor. This is a special moment for all of us, I have been waiting for a long time and today I know how it feels to win.
Captain Kaur Scored 37 Runs in 39 Balls:-
Batting first after winning the toss in the title match, the Delhi team scored 131 runs losing 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
Captain Meg Lanning (35) scored the most runs from Delhi. In reply, Mumbai team achieved the target by losing 3 wickets in 19.3 overs.
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Veteran Nat Sciver-Brunt from Mumbai scored an unbeaten 60 off 55 balls to seal the win. Apart from him, captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 37 runs in 39 balls.