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Nat Sciver-Brunt's 70 Powers MI to 195/4, Vows to Learn from Last-Over Blip

Mumbai Indians seam-bowling all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed satisfaction with her team's total of 195/4 against Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League. She scored 70 runs in a strong partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who remained unbeaten on 74. Sciver-Brunt noted the pitch had more pace compared to the previous night's loss to RCB, which allowed them to cash in later. She also admitted frustration with her bowling execution in the final over of that match, vowing to work on different plans.

Key Points: WPL 2026: Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Star as MI Post 195/4 vs DC

  • MI post strong 195/4 vs Delhi Capitals
  • Sciver-Brunt scores 70, Harmanpreet Kaur 74*
  • All-rounder relieved to return to form
  • Reflects on pitch difference from RCB loss
  • Vows to refine bowling plans after last-over blip
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WPL 2026: Really happy with the total of 195/4, says MI's Sciver-Brunt

Mumbai Indians post 195/4 vs Delhi Capitals in WPL. Nat Sciver-Brunt scores 70, discusses pitch, bowling plans, and partnership with Harmanpreet Kaur.

"Really happy with that team total. - Nat Sciver-Brunt"

Navi Mumbai, Jan 10

Mumbai Indians' seam-bowling all-rounder Nat Sciver‑Brunt expressed relief at returning to form and said she was happy with the defending champions posting a strong 195/4 in their Women's Premier League clash against Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium.

MI's competitive total, with Sciver‑Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur both hitting 70 and 74 not out respectively. "It's a good score. We know they've got some really explosive batters, especially at the top of the order, so we're not taking it lightly. We know we need to pick up those key wickets."

"Just finding new ways to get out. I'm very happy to come back and, I suppose, change the script a little bit. Really happy with that team total," she said to the broadcasters in the mid-innings break.

Reflecting on the conditions, Nat noted the difference from the previous night, where MI lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by three wickets on Friday. "I think it (pitch) had a bit more pace. When we batted in the powerplay yesterday, especially in the first innings, it felt really tennis‑ball‑like, it wasn't coming on that well.

"Today it seemed a little bit pacey. That said, the slower balls were probably a bit harder to time. Harman and I gave ourselves a little bit more time so we could cash in at the back end," she said.

Nat also admitted to frustration over her bowling execution in the previous match, where Nadine de Klerk pulled off a heist by hitting 20 runs in the last four balls. "Obviously I didn't execute the delivery I wanted to bowl. I was trying to bowl a yorker (last night) and couldn't quite get it right. I haven't had much time to practise since last night, maybe we'll look at some different plans," she said.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see Nat Sciver-Brunt back in form. Her honesty about the bowling in the last match is refreshing. But the real test is now - can our bowlers defend this? Delhi's top order is dangerous.
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Aman W
The WPL is getting more competitive every year! 195 is a big score, but in T20, you never know. Hope the bowlers have learned from the RCB match. Jitega bhai jitega, Mumbai Indians jitega! 🏏
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Sarah B
Interesting analysis of the pitch conditions. It shows how much thought goes into these games. Harmanpreet's captain's knock was crucial. A respectful criticism though - the death bowling plans need to be clearer to avoid another last-over thriller like yesterday.
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Karthik V
Solid recovery by the team. The partnership was the key. As an Indian fan, it's great to see our skipper Harmanpreet leading from the front. The women's game is on another level now.

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