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Sajeevan Sajana pulls off incredible one-handed blinder. [Source - @wplt20/x]
Match 19 of the WPL 2026 delivered a moment to remember on Friday night in Vadodara. Under lights at the Kotambi Stadium, a high-pressure clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants produced a stunning fielding effort that instantly lifted the atmosphere.
With both teams fighting hard for playoff positions, the stakes were clear from the start. Every run, every catch, and every mistake mattered in a contest where momentum was expected to swing quickly between bat and ball.
Amid the tension and noise, one flash of brilliance stood out. A sharp bowling spell, followed by an unbelievable catch, changed the early story of the game and set the tone for an intense evening of women’s cricket.
Sajeevan Sajana produces a moment of magic on the field
Gujarat Giants opted to bat first and started brightly with Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine, one of the most aggressive opening pairs. The duo looked ready to attack early, knowing a strong start was vital in a must-win contest.
However, Mumbai Indians struck back early through Shabnim Ismail. Bowling with pace and intent, she hit a back-of-a-length area around middle and leg. Mooney tried to nudge the ball away but mistimed it, getting a leading edge instead.
The ball popped up towards short mid-wicket, where Sajeevan Sajana reacted in a flash. Diving forward with full commitment, she pulled off a sensational one-handed catch. The crowd erupted as Mooney walked back cheaply, leaving Gujarat stunned early.
Early blow shifts momentum Mumbai Indians' way
Sajeevan Sajana’s catch put a sudden dent in Gujarat Giants’ plans. They needed a flying start from Mooney and Devine to build a big total, but losing Mooney so early disrupted their rhythm and forced a rethink in approach.
For Mumbai Indians, the moment could not have come at a better time. Also needing a win to stay alive in the playoffs race, they got the perfect start with energy in the field lifting the entire side.
Shabnim Ismail’s sharp spell in the powerplay, backed by Sajana’s brilliance, set the tone early. Mumbai Indians looked switched on, aggressive, and hungry, knowing every moment mattered in a game filled with pressure and playoff spot at stake.
High stakes, bigger picture for both teams
Gujarat Giants came into the match sitting second with four wins and eight points, boosted by victories in their last two games. However, they have never beaten Mumbai Indians, and a loss here could hurt their push for a top-two finish.
A win tonight would not only seal Gujarat’s place near the top but also spoil Mumbai Indians' playoff hopes. That made every wicket crucial, especially early ones, in a contest that felt tense from the very first over.
Shabnim Ismail has been outstanding in the powerplay all season, and this moment summed it up perfectly. Her discipline with the ball, matched by Sajana’s fearless effort on the field, removed the big fish early and truly lit up a high-stakes WPL evening in Vadodara.
