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- MI vs DC Highlights, WPL 2023 Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt stars as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win inaugural Women's Premier League title
MI vs DC Highlights, WPL 2023 Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt stars as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to win inaugural Women's Premier League title
Great experience, we were waiting for so many years. Everyone enjoyed this throughout the dressing room. It feels like a dream, for everyone here. So many people were asking when WPL will come and that day is here, and we are so happy and proud. I think having a long batting line-up, we had to go there and express ourselves. Very happy with how everyone performed. I think staying positive is key, we were lucky with full tosses going in our favour. This is a special moment for all of us. I have been waiting a long time and today I know what it feels like to be winning (laughs). Great experience and waiting for next year. (On coaches) We keep talking about being positive, and we executed our plans really well and that's the reason I'm standing here today.
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur
We would have loved to win but full credit to MI. They deserve it but full credit to our group's efforts. We didn't really set a target, we wanted to put a few more. We didn't bat at our best but this competition has shown you can keep going till the end, and then you never know. Very good effort from the bowlers. We did well in the first 10 overs, got early wickets but Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt took the game away, they batted very well. I have enjoyed playing spin, and enjoyed my experience with DC. Everyone responsible at this franchise, made us feel very welcome. A massive thank you to them.
Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning
Happy to contribute, being able to do things with both bat and ball. Continuously trying to improve and the conditions help my off-spin. Important to take back the award but more happy to win with Mumbai Indians. Whichever is better on that day.
Most Valuable Player: Hayley Matthews (271 runs & 16 wickets)
It was very special. Glad I was able to stick it out when the pressure was on. I was trying to get quite tough and Harman and Melie took the pressure off me. I knew if I stayed till the end we'd get through. We gave away too many in the final 3-4 overs, but it made the game interesting. (Winning the trophy) It means everything, coming together with a special group of girls with the Mumbai Indians, a really special moment.
Playe of the Match: Nat Sciver-Brunt (60* off 55)
You cannot do all those things on a plan [on wickets off full-tosses]. Thanks to Lotty and others, this was my first assignment as a coach. The girls put everything in and they have done their best. They believe that they will be able to do their best whenever they get the opportunity. We're all proud of them. Many times Harmanpreet has gone through these situations and is not able to cross the ladder. First day we said this time you have to cross the ladder. She has taken responsibility, the way she handled the team from day 1 is amazing. She came here after a tournament straightaway and not even one training session she said she was tired.
Jhulan Goswami, MI bowling coach
It was a good start for us, and we played well right throughout the tournament. Very proud of this team. Need to keep playing well and contributing for my team.
Pooja Vastrakar
To train for and work hard for those moments, to step up for those moments. To go for your best shot and nice it came off. Amazing franchise and amazing people. You just get into a zone and then to play in front of such a crowd is amazing but as soon as that ball is bowled, you have to remain in the zone. Charlotte is one of the best coaches I have worked with. The effort she pops into her team is amazing. Charlotte is a legend, she's got a wealth of knowledge. She's taken teams to finals but had not gotten over the line. To do that for her is so pleasing and emotional for us.
Amelia Kerr
This is one of my greatest moments in cricket, have built amazing friendships right throughout the tournament. We gave them (players_ an off yesterday. We had a team meeting and we kept it very relaxed. They (MI players) played for one another, it has been a wonderful experience.
Charlotte Edwards
Not able to express it, it's a dream come true, speechless. I didn't change much, I tried to bowl dot deliveries. Wong's plan was to take wickets off full toss (laughs). I would like to thank all the fans, grateful for their support.
Saika Ishaque
I just can't explain in words the amount of happiness I am getting right now. We were pretty relaxed yesterday, we just tried to focus on our plans on the field.
Yastika Bhatia
It is crazy, hopefully the first of many. We have been through a lot of ups and downs, happy to win it in the end. To create history and bring it home is great. I reckon wickets are wickets, pretty happy with the one through the gate. The wicket assisted me when I was bowling and I was happy to get the team to a win.
Hayley Matthews (4-2-5-3)
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 #𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗣𝗟! CONGRATULATIONS @mipaltan 👏👏 #TATAWPL | #DCvMI | #Final https://t.co/2NqPLqk9gW
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) 1679850833000Pretty excited, but only half the job's done, need to contribute with the bat. Pretty happy with that, bowlers did a fantastic job. As batters we need to execute and chase down this total.
Matthews Hayley (4-2-5-3)
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Venue
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
