Are we dreaming? Our girls are surely on a dream run, pulling off yet another thumping win in this WPL. 5 in 5. Yes, read that again. FIVE IN FIVE. As the only team to win all the matches, we have rightfully marched into the playoffs.

A 143-run win against the Gujarat Giants in the first leg, a 55-run win tonight (March 14). It really doesn’t get more clinical. With that win, we became the only team in this WPL to defend a score below 200 successfully.

Losing the toss for the fifth straight time, Kaptaan Kaur, was asked to bat first. We had an unusually rough start as we lost our in-form opener Hayley Matthews in the first over. However, Yastika Bhatia, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, and Harmanpreet Kaur picked up from where they had left against the UP Warriorz and continued to pile up runs.

Skipper Kaur scored her third 50 and bagged her third POTM award. Nat and Hayley claimed three scalps. It’s that same old story! And that catch from a young Jintimani Kalita will surely go down as one of the best in this WPL.

After the game, a happy MumbaiKerr, yes, we are talking about Amelia Kerr, addressed a press conference and, at the outset, expressed her happiness. “Having five wins in a row is outstanding. I think the kind of people in our group, their energy and love for cricket, has made it possible. Every one of us wants to compete and do well for Mumbai. Also, the crowd here is amazing. They are loud, and they cheer for you. Playing in front of that many people is fun. The game is growing,” she said.

“Harman is amazing. She plays with a lot of freedom. She knows her game, and to bat alongside her is awesome. To watch her bat from the other end is perhaps the best seat in the house. She is also a great leader. All the young girls in the dressing room idolise her. She leads us well and is always open to suggestions.”

On being quizzed about what different Mumbai Indians have been doing from the other teams, she said – “When you are winning games in cricket, it becomes a habit. How we started has helped, and the momentum has carried on. The love for the game everyone has is incredible. Also, the support staff and playing group have gelled well. Nobody is selfish. We celebrate each other’s success. There is a good team environment.”

To add to her happiness, she has her dad around, who has come from New Zealand to support his daughter.

“My dad managed to get some time off work. He is here, and he is loving it. He is up on the stands with the Mumbai shirt on. He loves cricket. My dad and my entire family have been very supportive. He has given me many opportunities with my cricket and got me to where I am today. Now I am just repaying him for all the work he has done for me.”