Mumbai Indians all-rounder Nicola Carey has quickly made a strong impression in her maiden Women’s Premier League season, stepping into the playing XI following Hayley Matthews’s injury and delivering composed, match-winning performances with both bat and ball.

Carey impressed in her first two outings for the franchise, contributing at No. 5 with the bat and bowling effectively in the Powerplay. The all-rounder has taken five wickets and scored 61 runs in two matches. She reflected on her unexpected opportunity and the learning curve in the WPL after her match-winning performance (12-ball 21 and 3-37) against the Delhi Capitals.