NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and UP Warriorz’s Sophie Ecclestone were involved in a heated exchange during their Women’s Premier League match in Lucknow on Thursday, prompting the on-field umpires to intervene and defuse the situation.
The altercation began at the end of the 19th over when umpire Ajitesh Argal informed Harmanpreet that, due to a slow over rate, she could have only three fielders outside the circle in the final over.
Unhappy with the decision, Harmanpreet engaged in a brief argument with Argal, with Kiwi all-rounder Amelia Kerr also expressing her displeasure and joining the discussion.
Meanwhile, Ecclestone, stationed at the non-striker’s end, approached Argal to make a point, which didn’t sit well with Harmanpreet, leading to an exchange of words between the two players.
Hayley Matthews’ fine half-century and Amelia Kerr’s sensational five-wicket haul powered Mumbai Indians to a commanding six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz.
With this win, MI climbed to second place on the points table, boasting four wins and two losses, taking their tally to eight points and strengthening their playoff qualification chances.
