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This is a special moment for all of us: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur after winning WPL

Mumbai Indians’ Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday created history when she became the first captain to lift the Women’s Premier League trophy after defeating Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in a thrilling final. Kaur’s (37) partnership with player of the match Nat Sciver-Brunt (60) was pivotal in swinging the match in Mumbai’s way after they had lost openers Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia early. Talking about her experience in playing the first WPL and winning it, she said, “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.” 𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦! 🏆@mipaltan captain @ImHarmanpreet receives the #TATAWPL T...
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Mumbai Indians announce Harmanpreet Kaur as captain for WPL

Mumbai Indians on Monday confirmed that India women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur would be leading them in the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) scheduled to begin from March 4. Kaur, who recently led India to the semifinals of the Women’s T20 World Cup before losing to Australia, is the first cricketer to play 150 T20Is. She was bought by the Mumbai Indians franchise for Rs 1.80 crore in the WPL auction last month. The Mumbai-based outfit will play their first match against Gujarat Giants on March 4 in the opening contest of the WPL. “We are thrilled to have Harmanpreet as the captain of Mumbai Indians’ first-ever women’s cricket team. She will inspire our team to play their best cricket.” – Mrs. Nita M. Ambani More on Skipper Harman for #MumbaiIndians:#OneFamily #AaliRe #WPL ...