Here is a thorough match preview and predictions for WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Women with predicted player performances and an organized format for ease of reading.
WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Women – Match Preview & Predictions
Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Date: 18 February 2025
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 has another thrilling match scheduled with Gujarat Giants (GG) vs Mumbai Indians Women (MIW). With both teams boasting a number of star players, this is going to be an interesting match.
Match Overview
1️⃣ Gujarat Giants (GG) – Hoping for a commanding win to kickstart the momentum.
2️⃣ Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) – A strong and well-balanced team eager to overwhelm.
3️⃣ Key Battle – Beth Mooney (GG) vs Saika Ishaque (MIW).
4️⃣ Winning Strategy – A total of 160+ will be a competitive score on this pitch.
Top Performing Predictions
Batting Predictions
| Player | Team | Projected Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney | Gujarat Giants | 50+ runs |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Gujarat Giants | 35-40 runs |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Mumbai Indians | 45+ runs |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians | 40-50 runs |
| Yastika Bhatia | Mumbai Indians | 30-35 runs |
| Bowling Predictions | ||
| Player | Team | Wickets Expected |
| Saika Ishaque | Mumbai Indians | 2-3 wickets |
| Shabnim Ismail | Mumbai Indians | 1-2 wickets |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Gujarat Giants | 2 wickets |
| Kim Garth | Gujarat Giants | 1-2 wickets |
| Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | 1-2 wickets |
| Gujarat Giants: Key Players & Strengths | ||
| 1️⃣ Batting Strengths | ||
| ✅ Beth Mooney (C & WK) – The opener and captain is Gujarat’s most reliable hitter. If she settles, watch out for a large score. | ||
| ✅ Ashleigh Gardner – Can play the fi nisher’s role and accelerate the death overs. | ||
| ✅ Harleen Deol – A good middle-order batswoman who can hold the innings together. | ||
| 2️⃣ Bowling Strengths | ||
| ✅ Kim Garth & Sneh Rana – Experienced bowlers with the capacity to control the run fl ow. | ||
| ✅ Georgia Wareham – A reliable leg-spinner who can break partnerships. | ||
| Mumbai Indians Women: Key Players & Strengths | ||
| 1️⃣ Batting Powerhouse | ||
| ✅ Harmanpreet Kaur (C) – Pressure player who performs well under pressure. | ||
| ✅ Nat Sciver-Brunt – A tough all-rounder with the ability to turn a game around. | ||
| ✅ Yastika Bhatia – A consistent performer in the anchor role. | ||
| 2️⃣ Strong Bowling Attack | ||
| ✅ Saika Ishaque & Shabnim Ismail– Deadly pacers with the potential to score early. | ||
| ✅ Amelia Kerr– A shrewd spinner who can cause problems to Gujarat’s middle order. | ||
| Key Scenarios & Match Predictions | ||
| ✔ Toss Advantage: Team winning the toss is likely to bat fi rst and aim for 160+ | ||
| ✔ Powerplay Battle:** Early wickets can turn the game around. | ||
| ✔ Death Overs Contribution: Middle order of Mumbai can add 40+ runs in the last 5 overs. | ||
| ✔ Emphasis on the Competition: Mooney v Ishaque & Harmanpreet v Gardner. | ||
| Projected Playing XIs | ||
| Gujarat Giants (GG) Possible XI: | ||
| 1️⃣ Beth Mooney (C & WK) | ||
| 2️⃣ Sophia Dunkley | ||
| 3️⃣ Harleen Deol | ||
| 4️⃣ Ashleigh Gardner | ||
| 5️⃣ Dayalan Hemalatha | ||
| 6️⃣ Sneh Rana | ||
| 7️⃣ Kim Garth | ||
| 8️⃣ Tanuja Kanwar | ||
| 9️⃣ Georgia Wareham | ||
| 10.Meghna Singh | ||
| 1️⃣ Mansi Joshi | ||
| Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) Possible XI: | ||
| 1️⃣ Yastika Bhatia (WK) | ||
| 2️⃣ Hayley Matthews | ||
| 3️⃣ Nat Sciver-Brunt | ||
| 4️⃣ Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | ||
| 5️⃣ Amelia Kerr | ||
| 6️⃣ Pooja Vastrakar | ||
| 7️⃣ Issy Wong | ||
| 8️⃣ Saika Ishaque | ||
| 9️⃣ Shabnim Ismail | ||
| Amanjot Kaur | ||
| 1️⃣ Jintimani Kalita | ||
Last Prediction:
Who Will Win? Winning Chances: Mumbai Indians Women – 60% (Better-balanced team, good bowling unit).Gujarat Giants – 40% (The key hitters have to score to win). Mumbai bowlers need to deliver if they are going to win this game. But if Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner perform, Gujarat can pull off a surprise. Who do you think will win today’s match? Let us know your predictions in the comments!?
