Mumbai Indians were given a rude awakening by a dominant Delhi Capitals as the top of the table clash turned out to be a one-sided affair on Monday (March 20). MI, who won five in a row to stay at the top, were dethroned as a result by a resurgent DC who have now edged closer to fetch a place in the final.

Half-centuries from Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath powered UP Warriorz into the playoffs as they secured a three-wicket victory in a high-scoring thriller against Gujarat Giants at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday (March 20). UPW went past GG’s total off 178 off the penultimate ball, thus knocking out the Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the process.

Brief scores:

Gujarat Giants 178/6 in 20 overs (Ash Gardner 60, Dayalan Hemalatha 57; Parshavi Chopra 2-29) lost to UP Warriorz 181/7 in 19.5 overs (Grace Harris 72, Tahlia McGrath 57; Kim Garth 2-29) by 3 wickets.

Despite a strong resistance by Sri Lanka’s lower order, three wickets apiece by Tim Southee and Blair Tickner helped bundle out the visitors for 358 to help New Zealand clinch the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington by an innings and 58 runs, on Monday. With the win, the hosts also sealed the two-match Test series 2-0.

Brief scores:

Sri Lanka 164 (Dimuth Karunaratne 89; Matt Henry 3-44, Michael Bracewell 3-50) & 358 (Dhananjaya de Silva 98, Dinesh Chandimal 62; Tim Southee 3-51, Blair Tickner 3-84) lost to New Zealand 580/4 decl. (Kane Williamson 215, Henry Nicholls 200*; Kasun Rajitha 2-126) by an innings and 58 runs