Mumbai Indians advanced to their second Women's Premier League final after beating Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the Eliminator. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews scored 77 runs each, powering Mumbai to a total of 213 for four. Despite some resistance from Gujarat, Mumbai maintained their dominance, setting up a final against Delhi Capitals.
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