Watch: Shabnam Shakil shines with 3 crucial wickets for Gujarat Giants

Beth Mooney, serving as both captain and opener for the Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, exhibited remarkable leadership by guiding her team to a competitive total of 152 for 8 after choosing to bat first against the UP Warriorz (UPW). Throughout the innings, Mooney’s steadfastness in the face of challenges was evident, establishing her as a pivotal figure for her team.

Although Beth Mooney’s fifty runs didn’t come swiftly, her innings highlighted her determination as she achieved her third consecutive score of 50 or more, accumulating 74 runs off 52 deliveries, which included 10 boundaries and a maximum. Despite Sophie Ecclestone’s early dominance with three wickets for just 17 runs in her initial three overs, Mooney responded assertively by taking on the spinner herself, amassing 21 runs in the final over.

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The UP Warriorz exhibited resilience in their response to GG’s total, particularly led by Laura Wolvaardt’s 43 runs. However, GG experienced UPW’s resurgence as they first took 3 wickets for 13 runs and then further exploited with 4 wickets for 18 runs in the latter stages of the innings.

Initially, Gujarat Giants’ total of 152 seemed modest, but Beth Mooney’s late flourish bolstered their score, making it a more challenging target for UP Warriorz to chase down.

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At the latest update, UP Warriorz commenced their chase but encountered significant setbacks, losing five crucial wickets already while managing only 75 runs in thirteen overs. Key players such as skipper Alyssa Healy, Chamari Athapaththu, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, and Shweta Sehrawat were dismissed early on. Shabnam Md Shakil claimed three wickets, with Kathryn Bryce and Ashleigh Gardner securing one each.