Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Eliminator. The match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants took place on Thursday, March 13.
Joining him were his India and Mumbai Indians teammate Tilak Varma and former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. Pollard, who previously played for MI in the IPL, now serves as the team’s batting coach. The trio attended the match to support the Mumbai Indians women’s team in the WPL 2025 Eliminator.
Hardik Pandya was part of the Indian squad that recently clinched the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai and currently leads MI’s men’s team in the IPL. The IPL 2025 season begins on March 22, with Mumbai Indians set to start their campaign against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings on March 23 at the M. Chidambaram Stadium.
Here is a picture of the trio watching the match from the stands, cheering for the Mumbai Indians women’s team.
Tilak Verma, Kieron Pollard and Hardik Pandya in attendance at the Brabourne Stadium to support Mumbai Indians Women's team tonight 💙#CricketTwitter #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/FTQvfU7lAc
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) March 13, 2025
Mumbai Indians secure a spot in the WPL 2025 final
Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator of WPL 2025 to secure a spot in the final, marking their second appearance in three seasons. After finishing second in the points table following a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league-stage match, MI had to compete in the Eliminator.
However, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side delivered a dominant performance in the knockout clash. Batting first, MI put up a formidable total of 213/4, powered by stellar knocks from Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt, both scoring 77 runs.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur provided a fiery finish with an explosive 36 off just 12 balls. Matthews then shone with the ball as well, claiming three wickets, while Amelia Kerr picked up two. MI bowled Gujarat Giants out for 166, sealing a comfortable 47-run victory.
Mumbai Indians will now take on Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2025 final on Saturday, March 15, at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Having won the league’s inaugural edition in 2023, they will be aiming for their second title.
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