Gujarat Giants (GG) skipper Ashleigh Gardner praised Georgia Wareham for her all-round performance that was instrumental in GG’s 11-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 19th match of WPL 2026.
Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Gardner said: “We know the world-class player Georgia is. We’ve seen it in the Big Bash back home, where she led from the front for the Renegades with both bat and ball. I’ve played a lot of cricket with her for Australia, so we know her capabilities. It’s about giving her the best opportunity to play the role we want her to play — coming in through the middle, taking the game away from the bowlers. And she’s one of the best leg-spinners in the world, so giving her the freedom to attack and take wickets in that middle phase was key. She did that brilliantly today.”
GG won the toss and elected to bat. Gardner and Wareham stitched a partnership of 71 runs off 43 balls to take GG to 167/4 in their 20 overs. Gardner scored 46 runs off 28 balls, including seven fours and a six, at a strike rate of 164.29, while Wareham remained unbeaten and scored 44 off 26 balls.
In reply, the GG bowlers were superb as they never let the MI innings take off. Except for Harmanpreet Kaur (unbeaten 82 off 48 balls), none of the other MI batters could show much fight. Sophie Devine and Wareham took two wickets each for GG. The 26-year-old Australian was adjudged the Player of the Match.
With this win, GG have now secured a place in the eliminator, as they finished in the second position with 10 points in eight games with five wins.
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