Women’s IPL: After the interesting opening match of the Women’s Premier League with a scintillating 65-run knock, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur said leadership brings the best out of her.

Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Giants in Women’s IPL

The Mumbai Indians captain onslaught and her 89-run stand for the fourth wicket with Amelia Kerr powered Mumbai Indians to a massive total of 207/5, and their bowlers outclassed Gujarat Giants by dismissing them for just 64 to record a 143-run win at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

Captain Kaur told the media after the game that adapting quickly to the pitch was key to her team’s win.

She said, “You never enter a game thinking it will be a one-sided contest.”

Further, Mumbai Indians captain said, “You always come in with the mindset that you cannot take the opposition lightly. What our bowling department did today was something worth appreciating. I think we got a good start and when that happens you can continue with it.”

“Almost all deliveries were spot on — when we were batting we were able to figure out which areas to bowl. Our bowlers adapted quickly and (that’s why) it looked like a one-sided game,” she added.

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Kaur’s captaincy brings out the best in her

The right-handed batter accepted that captaincy brings out the best in her.

She said, “I have been captaining teams from about the time I started playing cricket, it does not bring any extra pressure on me but makes me feel more involved. I get into a zone which helps me bring out good performances.”

“I am someone who thinks a lot; my mind is continuously (in the process of) thinking, giving thoughts and ideas to me. I think when I am calmer and in the moment it gives me a lot of clarity (as to) what I have to do.”

“It is not easy for me to be in that zone is not easy for me but I have to just keep talking to myself, I do not need to think too much, just stay in the present and keep backing myself,” Kaur explained.”

On her way to the half-century, Kaur struck 14 boundaries.

“When I am in that zone I am more clear about which areas I have to pick. Things get easier for me in this zone and today I think it was one of those days when I was more relaxed because the team is so brilliant, and everyone is so positive. We are all backing each other,” added Kaur, revealing that she only got one day to train for the WPL.