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MI vs GG HIGHLIGHTS WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur fires MI to 7-wicket win vs Gujarat

Harmnapreet Kaur's unbeaten 71-run knock leads the way for Mumbai who got their 2nd win of the season in 3 games.

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MI vs GG

MI vs GG

In a thrilling encounter in WPL 2026, Gujarat Giants set a challenging target of 193/5, but Mumbai Indians chased it down comfortably to win by 7 wickets courtesy of a brilliant knock by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.  Gujarat, after losing early wickets, found stability through solid contributions from Georgia Wareham (43*) and Fulmali (36*). Despite Ayushi Soni being forced to retire hurt, Gujarat managed to regroup with steady partnerships. Wareham’s composed knock in the final overs and contributions from the lower order helped Gujarat post a competitive total.
 
Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, came into the chase with confidence. However, Gujarat's bowlers, led by Shabnim Ismail and Nicola Carey, had made inroads earlier, but they couldn't prevent the flow of runs. The Warriorz did manage to claim a few key wickets, including the crucial one of Ashleigh Gardner, but the pressure remained high as Mumbai's top order capitalized on every opportunity.
 
Mumbai’s chase was anchored by Harmanpreet Kaur, whose unbeaten 71 guided the team to victory. Alongside her, Nicola Carey provided valuable support with a quick-fire 27 off 15 balls. Together, they steered Mumbai to a comfortable victory, with the team needing just 14 runs off the final 2 overs. The high target set by Gujarat had put Mumbai under pressure, but Harmanpreet’s captaincy and her ability to hit big shots ensured they stayed on track.
 
Gujarat’s bowlers failed to maintain the required pressure as Mumbai's batters kept finding gaps and rotating the strike efficiently. Despite their early breakthroughs, Gujarat’s bowlers couldn’t halt Mumbai’s momentum, and the match ended with Mumbai’s dominant win by 7 wickets. The Warriors now face more pressure to regroup and address their inconsistencies after two losses, while Mumbai gained their first victory of the season, chasing down the target with ease.
 
Gujarat will need to rethink their bowling strategy as they look to bounce back in the next matches.
 
WPL 2026 MI vs GG: Playing 11
 
Mumbai Indians playing 11: Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini(w), Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha
 
Gujarat Giants playing 11: Beth Mooney(w), Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Ayushi Soni, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
 
11:00 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Harmanpreet rescues MI!

Skiper Harmanpreet kaur leads by example her unbeaten 71 paves the way for Mumbai who beat Gujarat by 7 wickets on the night.
10:52 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 14 needed off 12 balls!

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes the 2nd player to score 1000 runs in the WPL history as Mi now just need 14 runs off the last 2 overs.
10:48 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 30 off 18 needed!

MI now need 30 runs off 18 balls as Harmanpreet looks primed to hit biggies today.
10:45 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 50 for Harmanpreet!

Harmanpreet Kaur gets her fifty as she is leading the way for MI in this chase now. 
10:44 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Carey and Harmanpreet fighting for a result!

In the 16th over, Renuka Singh Thakur was hit for 20 runs as Nicola Carey found her rhythm with four boundaries. She started with a four to backward square leg, followed by a beautiful cover drive through the off-side. Carey then lofted a pitched-up delivery over mid-off for another four, followed by a leg bye four off her pads. Singh’s slower ball resulted in a full toss, which Carey dispatched over mid-off for yet another boundary. Earlier, in the 15th over, Sophie Devine gave up 10 runs, including a dropped catch and a misfield, allowing Harmanpreet Kaur to survive and take two runs. MIW were 154-3 after 16 overs.
10:33 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: MI 124/3 after 14 overs!

In the 14th over, Tanuja Kanwer conceded 12 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur continued her strong innings, hitting back-to-back boundaries—one carved through the off-side and the other lofted over cover. Nicola Carey added a couple of singles. Earlier, in the 13th over, Sophie Devine dismissed Amanjot Kaur for 40, caught by Ashleigh Gardner at long-on. Kaur had been playing aggressively, but Devine’s full delivery led to her downfall. The over continued with Carey taking a single and Kaur adding a couple of runs. MIW were 124-3 after 14 overs, with Harmanpreet on 43* and Carey on 5*.
10:25 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Devine intervention!

AAmanjot departs as Devine comes in and takes a wicket for GG. MI 109/3
10:23 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: MI 109/2 after 12 overs!

In the 12th over, Ashleigh Gardner gave away 10 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur launched a massive six over long-on, while Amanjot Kaur and Harmanpreet Kaur rotated the strike effectively with singles. Amanjot punched a short delivery to cover for a single, while Harmanpreet flicked one to wide long-on for another. Earlier, in the 11th over, Renuka Singh Thakur conceded 11 runs, including two sixes. Harmanpreet hit a stunning lofted shot over long-off for a 73-meter six, and Amanjot Kaur square-drove a full toss for a boundary through backward point. MIW reached 109-2 after 12 overs, with Amanjot on 40* and Harmanpreet on 33*.

10:16 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: MI 88/2 after 10 overs

In the 10th over, Tanuja Kanwer gave away 12 runs. Amanjot Kaur continued her strong form, sweeping a delivery down the leg side for four, and then hitting a full toss over wide mid-off for another boundary. She added a single to deep mid-wicket, bringing up a 50-run stand with Harmanpreet Kaur, who also took a single. Earlier, in the 9th over, Georgia Wareham was hit for 14 runs, including three boundaries from Kaur. Amanjot Kaur pulled one to long-on for four, and another sweep took her to the fine leg fence. MIW were 88-2 after 10 overs.
10:05 PM

WPL 2026 MI vs GG LIVE SCORE UPDATES: MI 62/2 after 8 overs!

In the 8th over, Tanuja Kanwer bowled a tight spell, conceding just 5 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur rotated the strike well, each taking singles off her deliveries. The over saw a mix of soft hands and strategic placements, including a quick single taken by Kaur to fine leg. Earlier, in the 7th over, Georgia Wareham conceded 9 runs, with Harmanpreet Kaur finding the boundary, pulling a short ball to deep mid-wicket for four. She then added another single to point, and a fumble at short third man allowed a couple more runs. MIW were 62-2 after 8 overs.

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First Published: Jan 13 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

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