The Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025) has reached its decisive stage, with Mumbai Indians taking on Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on March 13. This high-stakes encounter will determine which team secures a spot in the final. Mumbai, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, has already defeated Gujarat twice this season. Can Gujarat turn the tables and claim victory when it matters the most?
Mumbai Indians (MI) Team Preview
Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians finished the league stage in second place, winning five out of eight matches. Despite their strong campaign, they faced a setback in their last league game, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 11 runs while chasing 200.
Gujarat Giants (GG) Team Preview
Gujarat Giants, captained by Ashleigh Gardner, secured third place on the points table with four wins in eight matches. This is their first time qualifying for the playoffs in three seasons. They narrowly lost to Mumbai Indians by 9 runs in their last league-stage encounter and will be seeking redemption.
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Match Details
Date and Time: 13th March, Thursday, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Live Streaming: JioHotstar (app & website)/ Star Sports Network
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Pitch Report
The Brabourne surface is known to be a paradise for batters, with an average first-innings score in the 170s. While pacers and spinners can extract some assistance, bowlers need to maintain precision to succeed on this pitch.
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Weather Report
The weather forecast for the upcoming match is ideal for a thrilling contest. The temperature is expected to be around 29°C, with 53% humidity and a light breeze. Clear skies are predicted, with no rain expected, ensuring perfect conditions for the game.
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI) Predicted XI: Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Amanjot Kaur, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia
Gujarat Giants (GG) Predicted XI: Beth Mooney (wicketkeeper), Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Deandra Dottin, Kashvee Gautam, Simran Shaikh, Phoebe Litchfield, Bharti Fulmali, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Head-to-Head Records
In their head-to-head record, Mumbai Indians have played 6 matches against Gujarat Giants, winning 5 of them, while Gujarat Giants have secured only 1 victory.
Prediction: Gujarat Giants (GG) to win the match.
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Key Players
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Hayley Matthews: She has been instrumental for her team with both bat and ball. In 27 WPL appearances, she has scored 678 runs at an average of 26.07, with a strike rate of 120.21. Additionally, she has taken 37 wickets with an economy of 7.08, and her best performance is 3/5. If she finds her rhythm, she can turn the match in Mumbai’s favor.
Nat Sciver-Brunt: She has consistently performed as an all-rounder, making her a key asset for MI-W. In 27 matches, she has scored 920 runs at an average of 46.00, with a strike rate of 140.45. She has also taken 28 wickets with an economy of 7.67, and her best score is 80*. Her contributions with both bat and ball have been vital for her team.
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Ashleigh Gardner: The captain of Gujarat Giants Women, has shown strong leadership and all-round performance. In 24 matches, she has scored 559 runs with a strike rate of 141.16 and taken 25 wickets with an economy of 8.36. Her best performance is 3/31. Gardner will need to lead from the front if her team hopes to clinch victory against Mumbai.
Deandra Dottin: In 8 matches, she has scored 142 runs with a strike rate of 154.34 and taken 9 wickets with an economy of 8.42. Her best performance includes an unbeaten 33* and taking 2/14. Dottin’s performances have made her a vital player in Gujarat’s playoff plans.
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper:- Beth Mooney, Yastika Bhatia
Batters:- Phoebe Litchfield, TP Kanwer
All-Rounders:- Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Natalie Sciver (C), Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers:- Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia, Priya Mishra
WPL 2025, Eliminator: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG) – Full Squad
Mumbai Indians (MI) Squad: Yastika Bhatia(w), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Parunika Sisodia, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Amandeep Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari
Gujarat Giants (GG) Squad: Beth Mooney(w), Kashvee Gautam, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Deandra Dottin, Bharti Fulmali, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra, Laura Wolvaardt, Danielle Gibson, Dayalan Hemalatha, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Md Shakil, Prakashika Naik, Sayali Satghare
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