Overview
- Ayushi Soni became the first player recorded as retired out in WPL history after making 11 off 14, exiting at the end of the 16th over against Mumbai Indians.
- Bharti Fulmali replaced her and blasted 36 not out off 15 balls to lift Gujarat Giants to 192/5 with a late-overs surge alongside Georgia Wareham.
- Mumbai Indians overhauled 193 with four balls to spare for a seven-wicket win, registering their highest successful chase in the competition.
- Harmanpreet Kaur anchored the pursuit with 71 not out off 43 and crossed 1,000 WPL runs, becoming the first Indian to reach the milestone.
- Captain Ashleigh Gardner and coach Michael Klinger said the call was a planned team decision communicated during the innings, reflecting a wider early‑2026 trend of tactical retirements in T20 leagues.