Reflecting on the defeat, Harmanpreet said Mumbai had a clear plan while chasing a total of 187 runs, but failed to execute it as a unit. \"We wanted to chase as a group. Even though we didn\u2019t bowl well, we were still able to restrict them to under 200, which was a good thing. But in batting, we were not great in the power play,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Mumbai skipper acknowledged that slow starts with the bat have been a recurring concern. \"Every game, we are not coming with a positive mindset in the powerplay. That\u2019s something we really need to work on. If you don\u2019t start well, it puts a lot of pressure on the middle and lower order,\" Harmanpreet added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also pointed to missed chances in the field as a major turning point, particularly during the decisive partnership between Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield. The Australian duo put together a 119-run stand, laying the foundation for UP Warriorz\u2019 imposing total of 187 for eight. \"They were batting really hard, and unfortunately, we missed a few chances. At this level, if you keep missing chances, the other team is going to put a lot of pressure on you, and that\u2019s exactly what happened today,\" Harmanpreet said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai Indians\u2019 chase never fully gained momentum despite a spirited fightback from Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur. Kerr scored a brisk 49 off 28 balls, while Amanjot struck 41 off 24 deliveries, adding a crucial partnership that briefly revived hopes of a win. Harmanpreet praised the duo for their effort. \"They both put us in a situation where we had a little hope that we could win the match. It was good to see them batting really well, and hopefully they\u2019ll continue,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harmanpreet also highlighted the importance of young wicketkeeper Gunalan Kamalini, who impressed behind the stumps. \"She is a very important player for the team and is doing really great things behind the stumps. Hopefully, she\u2019ll continue that,\" she noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mumbai Indians\u2019 chase never fully gained momentum despite a spirited fightback from Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur. Kerr scored a brisk 49 off 28 balls, while Amanjot struck 41 off 24 deliveries, adding a crucial partnership that briefly revived hopes of a win. Harmanpreet praised the duo for their effort. \"They both put us in a situation where we had a little hope that we could win the match. It was good to see them batting really well, and hopefully they\u2019ll continue,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the setback, the Mumbai captain remained optimistic about future games. \"We have a very good side. If we come together and make fewer mistakes, it can really help us win matches. It\u2019s unfortunate we couldn\u2019t get a win today, but there\u2019s a lot to learn from this,\" Harmanpreet concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n