Overview
- Ayushi Soni became the league’s first retired out, withdrawn after 16 overs on 11 off 14 against Mumbai Indians at DY Patil.
- Bharti Fulmali replaced her and struck 36 not out off 15, combining with Georgia Wareham for 56 off 24 to lift Gujarat to 192/5.
- Mumbai Indians chased 193 with four balls to spare, winning by seven wickets through Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71* and Nicola Carey’s 38*.
- Gardner said the call aimed to secure regular boundaries at the finish and noted Soni accepted the rationale despite the disappointment.
- A retired out is a tactical dismissal distinct from retired hurt, and once invoked the batter cannot return in the innings.