The last time Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians faced off, Harmanpreet Kaur’s explosive 95 off 48 balls led MI to a dramatic playoff spot, extending their unbeaten streak to 4-0 over GG. However, Gujarat Giants have started the 2025 WPL season on a much stronger footing, securing their first win in just their second match this time around. Despite this, GG’s death bowling remains a key concern, having been hit for big runs in both their previous outings, including 79 runs in the final 4.3 overs against RCB and 26 runs from UPW’s last eight deliveries.
GG captain Ashleigh Gardner will be hoping for more support from her top order after they managed only 22 runs collectively in their last match.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, began their season with a narrow loss to Delhi Capitals, with several contentious run-out decisions coming into play. Despite a strong start from Nat Sciver-Brunt (80*) and Harmanpreet Kaur (42), MI stuttered to 164, losing several key wickets cheaply. They will look to bounce back and change their fortunes against Gujarat Giants.
Team News and Likely XIs
GG have stuck with the same playing XI for their first two games but may consider changes. Sayali Satghare’s ineffective performance with the ball and D Hemalatha’s low scores could see them pushed for better performances or possible replacements.
Gujarat Giants (Probable XI):
- Beth Mooney (wk), 2. Laura Wolvaardt, 3. D Hemalatha, 4. Ashleigh Gardner (capt), 5. Harleen Deol, 6. Deandra Dottin, 7. Simran Shaikh, 8. Tanuja Kanwar, 9. Sayali Satghare, 10. Priya Mishra, 11. Kashvee Gautam
Mumbai Indians (Probable XI):
Hayley Matthews, 2. Yastika Bhatia (wk), 3. Nat Sciver-Brunt, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), 5. Amelia Kerr, 6. S Sajana, 7. Amanjot Kaur, 8. Sanskriti Gupta, 9. Jintimani Kalita, 10. Shabnim Ismail, 11. Saika Ishaque
Ashleigh Gardner Replaces Beth Mooney as Gujarat Giants Captain for WPL 2025.
Players to Watch
Deandra Dottin, making her WPL debut this season, has already shown her potential. Her quick-fire innings have been crucial in both matches, and Gujarat Giants will look to her to continue her form and help them break their Mumbai jinx.
Nat Sciver-Brunt impressed with an 80* off 59 balls in MI’s opening match, nearly half of her total runs from the entire previous season. Her form will be crucial for MI, as they rely heavily on her and Harmanpreet Kaur in the middle order.
Key Stats
Three players from MI and one from GG (Gardner) are the only ones to have scored over 300 runs and taken 20 wickets in the WPL.
Four of the top six wicket-takers in the WPL are from MI: Hayley Matthews (25), Ishaque (24), Amelia Kerr (24), and Sciver-Brunt (21).
