Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) will face off against Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) in match 5 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025) at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday, February 18.
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Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women: Preview
Gujarat Giants will aim to end their home leg on a high with a win, but they face a tough challenge from Mumbai Indians, who are still searching for their first points after a narrow loss in their WPL 2025 opener against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday (February 18). The Giants have struggled against MI in previous seasons, with a 0-4 record, including a particularly painful loss in Delhi, where Harmanpreet Kaur led a stunning comeback as MI needed 72 runs from the last five overs.
In their first home game of the WPL, the Giants, led by new captain Ash Gardner, started strong by matching their highest total of 201 against the defending champions. However, a combination of fielding errors and dew allowed Royal Challengers Bangalore to complete the highest chase in tournament history, finishing with more than an over to spare. The following day, Priya Mishra played a key role in securing a comfortable victory against UP Warriorz, giving the Giants their first points.
Gardner has impressed with her all-around performance, scoring two fifties and taking two wickets in each match. Deandra Dottin, making her debut for the franchise, has also made an immediate impact. However, the team still faces issues with death-overs bowling. Despite the dew factor, their lack of penetration and discipline in the final overs cost them dearly, as RCB scored 113 runs off just 8.3 overs, and UPW’s tail managed to push their total past 140 after being at 101/7.
Mumbai Indians, still recovering from their last-ball loss to Delhi, would want to put that match behind them and focus on securing their first win of the season. Controversial run-out calls marred their performance, and their heavy reliance on international players, particularly Nat Sciver-Brunt (80*) and captain Harmanpreet (42), left them short on support from the rest of the team.
Four of the top six wicket-takers in WPL are from MI: Hayley Matthews (25 wickets), Ishaque (24), Amelia Kerr (24), and Sciver-Brunt (21).
Only four players have managed to score 300+ runs and take 20+ wickets in the WPL. Of these, three are from MI (Sciver-Brunt, Matthews, and Kerr) and one is from GG (Gardner).
MI will be looking for more consistent contributions and better game awareness from their experienced players. A poor decision in the final five balls of their innings, when Saika Ishaque should have rotated the strike instead of going for a risky shot, ultimately cost them a chance to finish with a higher total.
In their last meeting, MI pulled off a dramatic win, with Harmanpreet’s blistering 95 off 48 balls, securing their spot in the playoffs. This gave MI a 4-0 record over GG, but unlike the previous seasons, Gujarat Giants have made a stronger start in WPL 2025. In contrast to last year, when it took them five matches to win, they secured their first victory in their second match this season, comfortably beating UP Warriorz.
However, ineffective death bowling continues to be a concern, as RCB scored 79 runs off the last 4.3 overs, and UPW hit 26 off the final eight deliveries. With the bat, captain Ashleigh Gardner will be hoping for more contributions from the top order, as their top three managed only 22 runs between them against UPW.
Meanwhile, MI’s season began with a narrow loss to Delhi Capitals after some controversial run-out decisions. They could only manage 164, despite strong knocks from Sciver-Brunt (80*) and Harmanpreet (42), with four of their remaining top-seven batters failing to reach double figures. MI will be looking for more consistency as they face Gujarat Giants.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 04
- Won by Gujarat Giants Women: 01
- Won by Mumbai Women: 03
- Tied: 00
- No Result: 00
- First-ever Fixture: March 05, 2023
- Most-recent Fixture: March 11, 2024
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women: Pitch Report
The black-soil pitches, along with short boundaries on most sides, have created a highly batter-friendly environment so far. As a result, captains have preferred to chase due to the heavy dew that falls later in the game.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women: Team News and Predicted XI
Gujarat Giants Women – Team News
Gujarat Giants have maintained the same playing XI for both of their matches so far, following four debutants in their opener against RCB. However, Sayali Satghare has struggled, conceding 64 runs from six overs and taking just one wicket.
Meanwhile, D Hemalatha has managed only 4 and 0 in her two innings. GG will be hoping for improved performances from both players before it’s too late. They are expected to continue with the same XI for at least one more match, giving Satghare and Hemalatha another chance to regain form, especially with the possibility of a venue change approaching.
Gujarat Giants Women – Predicted XI
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- D Hemalatha
- Ashleigh Gardner (capt)
- Harleen Deol
- Deandra Dottin
- Simran Shaikh
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Sayali Satghare
- Priya Mishra
- Kashvee Gautam
Mumbai Indians Women – Team News
MI have only played one match so far this season, and while their batters underperformed, they are unlikely to panic. However, they will hope for a strong recovery from Saika Ishaque, their second-highest wicket-taker in the WPL, after a tough outing against RCB where she conceded 43 runs in three overs.
Despite the poor performance from most of their batters in the season opener, Mumbai have no immediate reason to change their preferred XI following a narrow defeat.
Mumbai Indians Women – Predicted XI
- Hayley Matthews
- Yastika Bhatia (wk)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (capt)
- Amelia Kerr
- S Sajana
- Amanjot Kaur
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Jintimani Kalita
- Shabnim Ismail
- Saika Ishaque
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women: Players To Watch Out For
Deandra Dottin (Gujarat Giants Women)
Deandra Dottin made her WPL debut this year and has already made an impact. She came in to bat in the 12th over in both matches, delivering quick-fire performances.
She scored 25 off 13 balls while batting first against RCB, and then an unbeaten 33* off 18 balls in a challenging chase against UPW. GG will be hoping Dottin’s form continues and helps them overcome their MI jinx.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians Women)
Although Nat Sciver-Brunt didn’t post big numbers in the recent Ashes, she showcased her class in MI’s opening game. Batting at No.3, she scored 80 off 59 balls, including 13 fours, forming the foundation of MI’s total.
This score nearly matched her entire tally from last season’s WPL (172 runs in nine innings), and her strong performance will be a boost for MI, whose batting often relies heavily on Harmanpreet in the middle order.
Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women: Match Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Gujarat Giants Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Mumbai Indians Women Total: 160-170
- Match Result: Gujarat Giants Women win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: Mumbai Indians Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 45-55
- Gujarat Giants Women Total: 170-180
- Match Result: Mumbai Indians Women win the match
When and Where To Watch Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Gujarat Giants Women and Mumbai Indians Women is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, February 18, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar for FREE.
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FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Gujarat Giants Women and Mumbai Indians Women in WPL?
Gujarat Giants Women have won 1 out of 4 matches against Mumbai Indians Women in WPL.
When was the first-ever fixture between Gujarat Giants Women and Mumbai Indians Women?
The first-ever match between the two teams took place on March 5, 2023.
Who are the top wicket-takers for Mumbai Indians Women in WPL?
The top wicket-takers for MI-W are Hayley Matthews (25), Ishaque (24), Amelia Kerr (24), and Sciver-Brunt (21).
What is the predicted match scenario for Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women?
Gujarat Giants Women are predicted to bowl first, with a Powerplay score of 40-50, and MI-W aiming for a total of 160-170 runs.
How did Deandra Dottin perform in her WPL debut for Gujarat Giants Women?
Deandra Dottin scored 25 off 13 balls in her first match and an unbeaten 33* off 18 balls in her second, playing a key role in Gujarat Giants’ victories.
