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Mumbai Indians Women won WPL 2025 [Source: @IPL2025Auction, @mipaltan/x.com]
Mumbai Indians had a horror show in IPL 2024. From being one of the most dominant teams in IPL history, they slipped to the bottom of the table and finished dead last under new skipper Hardik Pandya.
The vibes were off, the performances were worse and for a franchise known for its five trophies, the fall was brutal. However, while MI’s men’s team struggled, the Mumbai Indians Women cooked up a title-winning recipe. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side showed how a champion team bounces back as they won their second WPL title in three seasons with sheer dominance.
So, as MI’s men’s team gears up for IPL 2025, they need to take some serious notes from their women’s squad. Here are three valuable lessons they must take from the Mumbai Indians Women's WPL 2025 campaign run.
1. Senior Players Need To Walk the Talk
Big matches demand big players to step up and that’s exactly what MI Women did in WPL 2025. When the going got tough, the veterans took led by example and delivered when it mattered the most.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt was a beast all season as she smashed 523 runs at a strike rate of 152.47 and won the Orange Cap.
- Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led by example as she scored 302 runs at a blistering strike rate of 154.87.
- Hayley Matthews was the ultimate game-changer with 307 runs and turning matches on their head with both bat and ball.
- MI-W’s bowling spearhead Amelia Kerr was sensational as she led the charts with 18 wickets, including a five-wicket haul.
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike-Rate | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 10 | 523 | 65.37 | 152.47 | 12 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 10 | 302 | 33.55 | 154.87 | - |
| Hayley Matthews | 10 | 307 | 30.70 | 122.80 | 18 |
| Amelia Kerr | 10 | 73 | 9.12 | 82.95 | 18 |
(Table shows performance of senior players)
This is exactly what Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah need to do for the men’s team. Last season, MI’s seniors didn’t quite bring their A-game, and that cost them dearly.
If Rohit and SKY lead from the front with the bat, Bumrah fires rockets with the ball, and Hardik actually delivers on his all-round potential, MI can bounce back stronger than ever.
MI’s men’s squad is packed with experienced match-winners. It’s time they take a leaf out of the women’s team’s playbook and make their presence count when the stakes are high.
2. Young Players Need To Take Responsibility
A title winning team isn’t built on veterans alone. You need young guns to step up when needed and that’s exactly what Amanjot Kaur did for MI-W. Playing her first WPL season, she impressed with important contributions in high-pressure games and showed that age is just a number when you have got the skill.
MI’s men’s team has Ryan Rickelton, a highly-rated South African opener set to make his IPL debut. If he can bring the same X-factor Amanjot did, MI's chances will boost significantly.
| Player | Amanjot Kaur |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Runs | 128 |
| Batting Average | 42.66 |
| Wickets | 5 |
| Bowling Average | 26.80 |
(Amanjot Kaur performance in WPL)
Rickelton is in red-hot international form and if he clicks alongside Rohit Sharma at the top, MI’s opening woes could vanish in no time. Similarly, youngsters like Tilak Varma and Will Jacks must step up and show they belong on the biggest stage. If MI wants to dominate IPL 2025, their young guns must bring the firepower.
3. All-Rounders Must Dominate
Mumbai Indians Women had two absolute game-changers in Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews: players who made a huge impact with both bat and ball.
Sciver-Brunt was unstoppable, smashing 523 runs and picking up 12 wickets, proving why she’s one of the best all-rounders in the game.
Matthews did the job in both departments too, scoring 307 runs and taking 18 wickets at a stunning economy rate.
| Player | Matches | Runs | Batting Average | Wickets | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | 10 | 307 | 30.70 | 18 | 17.05 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 10 | 523 | 65.37 | 12 | 22.50 |
This is exactly what Hardik Pandya needs to do for MI in IPL 2025. Last season, he wasn’t at his best as his batting lacked the usual explosiveness and his bowling wasn’t as impactful. If MI wants to return to the top, Hardik has to be the all-round force he once was.
The lesson is simple: teams with top-performing all-rounders always have an edge in T20 cricket. MI has always been an all-rounder-heavy squad and if Hardik finds his best form, the team’s balance will shift in their favour once again.
Can MI Replicate Their Women’s Team’s Success?
Mumbai Indians Women showed in WPL 2025 that winning is in the franchise’s DNA. They had senior players stepping up, youngsters delivering at the right time and all-rounders playing a key role.
That’s the blueprint MI’s men’s team must follow if they want to bounce back from their horror show in 2024. If MI applies these lessons from their WPL-winning campaign, IPL 2025 could be the year of redemption.
They have the squad. They have the experience. Now, it is time to put it all into action and bring Mumbai back to the top of the IPL food chain.
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