Nita Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries, who’re house owners of Mumbai Indians within the Women’s Premier League (WPL), hopes that the event will assist much more ladies take up sports activities and make a profession in it.

Batting first, captain Harmanpreet Kaur’s quickfire and pristine 65, together with 14 fours, took Mumbai Indians to a mammoth 207/5 on the DY Patil Stadium within the first match of the WPL 2023 on Sunday.

In reply, Gujarat Giants had been by no means within the sport as Mumbai Indians’ bowlers stored taking wickets at common intervals and restricted them to a mere 64 in 15.1 overs, as Mumbai registered a whopping 143-run win to start the event.

“It is an iconic day and an iconic moment for women in sport. It’s so thrilling to be a part of the WPL. I hope this inspires young girls across the country to take up sport, realise their dream and follow their hearts,” mentioned Nita Ambani, in a media launch issued by the franchise.

Nita was additionally appreciative of the skilled in addition to the younger gamers stepping up for Mumbai.

“Mumbai Indians are known to play a certain kind of cricket, fearless and exciting. Our girls have performed so well today (in the match). I’m so proud of the way they have played,” she mentioned.

“It was a great display. A special mention to our captain Harman, what a special innings she played. Amelia Kerr was fabulous, she batted well, bowled well,” she added.

The 59-year outdated additionally gave an enormous shout out to all of the followers on the DY Patil Stadium who turned out in enormous numbers and acknowledged their presence.

“It was wonderful to see so many people in the stadium, both men and women coming out in large numbers to support the women’s team. Let’s just support our girls and give more power to them. I wish all the teams the very best for this inaugural tournament,” she added.

–IANS

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