Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj shared her thoughts on Bharti Fulmali and Simran Shaikh’s performance: “I think credit goes to Bharti Fulmali for bringing Gujarat Giants back into the game with the way she played her shots, timing them beautifully. Earlier, she was a one-dimensional player who primarily scored runs on the on-side. But today, we saw her hitting sixes straight over the bowler’s head and finding boundaries square of the wicket as well. She has definitely improved, and I believe her experience in the Women’s Premier League has helped her develop and expand her skillset. We also saw Simran Shaikh contribute with a couple of big hits, taking the game deep and getting Gujarat Giants closer. Both of them played really well.”
Speaking exclusively on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj reflected on Gujarat Giants’ overall performance and how they gave a tough fight to Mumbai Indians: “After losing their key middle-order batters, especially after Phoebe Litchfield’s dismissal, Bharti Fulmali and Simran Shaikh stepped up. Fulmali, in particular, was the dominant partner, scoring crucial runs. When she got out, it seemed like the end for Gujarat Giants. However, Simran Shaikh’s cameo and that unexpected shot from Tanuja Kanwar took me by surprise. Both of them tried to turn the game in Gujarat Giants’ favor. In the end, the experience within the Mumbai Indians’ camp really made the difference today.”
Speaking exclusively on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj commented on Mumbai Indians’ performance today: “There were dropped catches, which is something you don’t often see from Mumbai Indians. There was a lot of chaos on the field—missed run-outs, Gujarat Giants’ batters managing to steal extra runs—so there was plenty of action from both sides. For a team like Mumbai Indians, with such experienced players, you wouldn’t expect these errors. But in the end, it was all part of the entertainment for us.”
Speaking exclusively on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mumbai Indians’ player Yastika Bhatia spoke about their upcoming game against RCB and shared her thoughts on Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy: “We are taking it one step at a time, and we are so close now. We’re not thinking about the results, but at the same time, we need to stick to the process. If we play well tomorrow, we will win. Harmanpreet, as a captain, is really great. She remains very calm while making decisions. From the outside, you might see a bit of aggression, but she knows exactly what she’s doing. We are lucky to have a leader like her.”
