‘Kya shot maara bhai’ – Fans react as Sajana’s last ball heroics marks thrilling beginning to WPL 2024

MI women won the inaugural match of the WPL 2024 against DC women. In the rematch of the WPL 2023 final, DC women came so close to beating MI women but remained so far from the win. The debutant S Sajana turned out to be the star for the defending champions in their yet another successful run chase in the league.

MI women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to field first. DC women struggled to get going in the PP overs, as they were reduced to 30/1 in the phase. Meg Lanning and Capsey anchored the run chase in the middle overs. The duo steadied the ship and got DC off to a decent momentum. Lanning perished in the process by scoring 31.

Capsey continued and played a big knock. Her knock was determinant in DC women scoring 171 runs in their 20 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizzane Kapp provided the finishing touches for DC. Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver bowled good spells for MI women. Amelia Kerr was a bit expensive in the middle. 172 was not going to be easy despite the dew.

Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur guide MI women in run chase

However, the duo of Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur batted well. While Bhatia had the advantage of the close-in field, she did hit some amazing drives. The Southpaw was later joined by Kaur, who smashed the bowlers for fun. The duo seemed to be in their element, as there were worries in the dressing room of the DC women.

A crucial phase followed it where the defending side got some important wickets. The bowlers of DC dismissed the duo of Kaur and Yastika who were in brilliant touch having scored fifties. Towards the end, five runs were needed in the last ball. S Sajana stepped up and hit an astonishing six to seal the win for MI women on her maiden appearance in the WPL.

Here’s how the fans reacted to the match –

Chinnaswamy saved MI from defeat

— Deekshitha Aithal (@deekshi_aithal) February 23, 2024

brilliant chase by MI

— M☈.𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝟯𝟲☯™ (@MrNews360TM) February 23, 2024

What an incredible run chase by Mumbai Indians! A six by Sanjana on the last ball to secure the victory must have made it a thrilling finish. Impressive performances from Captain Harman and Yastika with their fifties. Exciting moments in the game!

— Abbasrajpoot (@abbasrajpoot990) February 23, 2024

Jay shah already in action pic.twitter.com/41JmuGtif0

— Sameer K. (@Sameer_knl18) February 23, 2024

Kya shot maara bhai🔥🥵

— Lokesh Saini🚩 (@LokeshVirat18K) February 23, 2024

Umpiring rocks Delhi shocks

— Mirthful Moments (@moment_mirthful) February 23, 2024

Well Paid Ambani

— Jod Insane (@jod_insane) February 23, 2024

If this was national side Harmanpreet would have choked 😂

— RottenPotato (@AvadaxKedavara) February 23, 2024

Thriller last ball

— Amit Shah (Parody) (@Motabhai012) February 23, 2024

Wow what a watch 🔥🔥🔥🥰

— Priyanka (@Pinky209E) February 23, 2024