Right then, that's it from this contest. The next game of the Women's T20 league is scheduled to be played between the home side Bengaluru and Gujarat on 27th February 2025 at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can join in an hour early for ythe match buildup. Until next time, Cheers.

Natalie Sciver-Brunt wins the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She says that she enjoyed batting on the track and since the start she has been feeling really positive. Continues that they were very certain with their plan and she is happy that all of it fell into pieces. Also says that there's always healthy competition in the team, which is really necessary to carve the best form out out of the players. Ends up saying the communication in the team is really neat which also boosts the performance of a particular player.

The skipper of Mumbai, Harmanpreet Kaur says that everything went according to their plan. She praises her bowlers especially Sanskriti Gupta for her ripper deliveries She continues that Gupta is really young and the skipper is lucky to have her in the team. Ends up complimenting Natalie Sciver-Brunt's knock as it was very important for her team to push back the momentum to the opposition.

... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

Hayley Matthews is up for a quick chat. She started by saying that the track was a bit choppy but having Nat at the other end, she tried to play a role to support her as best as she could. Continues that it can be hard sometimes but it's about what the team needs. As a player, she always tries to put the team first. Ends up saying the wicket was a bit slow and there she struggled on the front foot a bit more than I wanted to, but she feels she need to work hard to improve more in the upcoming matches.

The skipper of UP, Deepti Sharma says that there was a phase when they lost consecutive wickets. She feels if they could build a partnership at that stage we could have added 170-180. Ends up saying that they will come back stronger and they will work on building partnerships in the coming games."

UP's promising start, led by Grace Harris's 45, ultimately fizzled out as they collapsed from 81/1 to a modest 142. Mumbai's bowlers deserve credit for their exceptional performance in the second half, conceding just over 60 runs in the last 11 overs while snatching 8 wickets. Natalie Sciver-Brunt picked up three wickets, while Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Amelia Kerr, and Hayley Matthews chipped in with crucial scalps.

Mumbai made light work of the modest total set by UP, despite a cautious start. Losing Yastika Bhatia in the Powerplay, Mumbai scored a mere 33 runs in the first six overs, as UP's bowlers made them work hard for every run. However, once Hayley Matthews and Natalie Sciver-Brunt found their rhythm, they took control of the chase. The duo added a dominant 133 runs for the second wicket, guiding Mumbai to a comfortable victory. Natalie Sciver-Brunt top-scored with 75, while Hayley contributed a solid half-century, ensuring a convincing win for Mumbai.

Harmanpreet Kaur walks up to the middle.

Strategic break! The final moments of this match are upon us, and it’s clear Natalie Sciver-Brunt has taken control, showcasing her exceptional talent. With Mumbai now just a step away from securing their third consecutive victory, it’s a tough blow for UP. They will reflect on missed opportunities and the inability to respond to Sciver-Brunt's outstanding performance. The game has truly turned in favor of Mumbai!