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WPL: 'We definitely struggled early to get going,' says MI coach after team's poor campaign

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WPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Lacked Consistency, Poor Start Hurt Campaign, Says Coach Lisa Keightley

By IANS News January 31, 2026 • 10:36 AM View: 444

Mumbai Indians head coach Lisa Keightley admitted that the defending champions never found consistency, and a poor start affected their campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

MI suffered an 11-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants at BCA Stadium on Friday. The loss defeat further dented the Mumbai Indians' chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

TAGS Mumbai Indians Lisa Keightley Premier League Gujarat Giants BCA Stadium Hayley Matthews When Hayley Harmanpreet Kaur Delhi Capitals UP Warriorz UP Warriorz

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