In a historic display of rendezvous prowess Mumbai Indians (MI) They etched their name in the record books at the DY Patil Stadium on Tuesday night. A high-octane 7-wicket win over Gujarat Giants (GG).. In what has become the league’s most one-sided contest, Mumbai chased down a mammoth target of 193 runs to take their unblemished head-to-head record to 8-0.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Nicola Carey He added 84 runs in the fourth wicket stand to take the side over the line and also register his highest chase in WPL history. The feat currently stands as the second-highest run-scoring feat in the history of the tournament and underscores the depth of the defending champions’ precise hitting. The result not only ended Gujarat’s unbeaten start to the season but also serves as a stark reminder of Mumbai’s clutch ability when prices are at their highest.
The aggressive Gujarat Giants batsman sets a big target after the middle innings
Mumbai’s attack, which won the toss and opted for the trophy, initially struggled to contain the Giants’ explosive start. Beth Mooney (33 off 26) and Kanika Ahuja (18 of 35) received a like Hayley returns to Matthewslooking rusty on his opening spell. However, MI fought back to average Amelia Kerr (1/32) put on the brakes and put the dangerous Mooney away for a big score.
The real destruction happened in the last four. Debutant ‘retired’ after historic tactic Ayushi Soni, Bharti Fulmali MI looked like a woman dismantling death bowling with surgical precision. Fulmali smashed a stunning 36 off just 15 deliveries* studded with 3 boundaries and 3 powerful sixes. Next to it Georgia Wareham (43 off 33)*, the duo put together an unbeaten partnership of 56 runs in just 24 balls to take the score to 192/5. Despite the late onslaught, Carey remained one of the most economical for MI, Ashley Gardner.
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Harmanpreet Kaur’s masterclass and Nicola Carey’s clinical finish ensured a historic MI win
The second half of the contest was a display of pure batting intelligence. Matthews and despite the early loss Gunalan Kamalini (13), Amanjot Kaur (26 of 40) kept the required rate under control by many boundaries. The stage was then set for Harmanpreet, who followed up with an unbeaten 71 off 43 deliveries. Kaur reached her half-century off just 33 balls, using her trademark wrist shots and powerful drives to pierce the gaps with ease.
The partnership with Carey was the decisive blow for the Giants. Carey played the perfect foil, unbeaten on 38 off 23 balls, finding boundaries at critical moments to prevent the run rate from spiraling. The duo’s 84-run unbeaten stand shook the Giants’ confidence as Kaur struck elegantly as Mumbai reached the target. Sophie Devine through square leg for the winning boundary.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Orange hat for Mumbai Indians queen Harmanpreet Kaur. The captain leads us from the front. pic.twitter.com/YAOGLPtLNt
— RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) January 13, 2026
It seems to be the story of the year #TATAWPL Strikes from outside the national team will have a great impact. This means that India’s player base is starting to grow and that’s music to my ears.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 13, 2026
Another day, another Harmanpreet Kaur masterclass 👑
— PUMA Cricket (@pumacricket) January 13, 2026
Get back to winning ways! 💪
Mumbai Indians win their second match against GG in TATA WPL 💙
Strong comeback and great teamwork!
Well done Nicola Carey and Amanjot Kaur👏
Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 71*#MumbaiIndians #MIvGG #AaliRe#TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/RLfJW6FIfc
— Aneesh (@Aneesh_98) January 13, 2026
HARMANPREET KAUR – BEST BATTER IN WPL HISTORY 🥶💥 pic.twitter.com/5wByUIEFRH
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2026
Harmanpreet thor is the player you are🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/pTeoZOJLWy
— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) January 13, 2026
Harmanpreet Kaur is a beast in batting.
Truly the best in the WPL. 🔥
— Bhawana (@cricbhawana) January 13, 2026
Nicola Carey makes a dream WPL debut for Mumbai Indians. He delivered almost every time the team needed him.
He secured important wickets in the middle at crucial junctures, add those clutch runs at the end. What a sign he is. MI found… pic.twitter.com/FWXAYAeIZ2
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 13, 2026
If you saw Nicola Carey and Sophie Molineux bat, you’d think they were both sisters and learned their batting styles under the same coach.
— Sai (@akakrcb6) January 13, 2026
Captain, Leader and Match Winner – Harmanpreet Kaur 👑#HarmanpreetKaur #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/40R4ALfN5D
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 13, 2026
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