The 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season has so far seen the chasing team win all four matches, proving that batting second is advantageous. The average first-innings score has been 169, emphasizing the importance of power hitters and effective chasers. The Gujarat Giants (GG) are still looking for their first victory against the Mumbai Indians (MI), having lost all four previous encounters. The last time these teams met, Harmanpreet Kaur’s stunning 95 off 48 balls* guided MI to a thrilling chase. GG, however, has started this season stronger than before and will aim to break their losing streak.
MI started their campaign with a close loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), despite a brilliant 80 from Nat Sciver-Brunt*. MI’s top-order struggled, with four of their top seven falling for single-digit scores. They will be desperate to return to winning ways.
GG vs MI Match Details: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians WPL 2025
- Match: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, 4th Match
- Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Kotambi Stadium Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
- Pitch Type: Black soil pitch, hard surface, slight cracks.
- Recent Trends: Dew has played a role in the second innings.
- Winning Strategy: Chasing teams have won all four matches so far.
| Factor | Analysis |
|---|---|
| New Ball Movement | Minimal, good for stroke play |
| Batting Conditions | Ideal for high-scoring games |
| Bowler Assistance | Spinners have struggled to make an impact |
| Ideal First-Innings Score | 170+ |
Pace vs Spin at Vadodara in T20s (Venue Stats)
| Type | Matches | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 3 | 340 | 478 | 15 | 3/34 | 8.43 |
| Spin | 3 | 354 | 527 | 20 | 3/25 | 8.93 |
GG vs MI Probable Playing XI: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians
Gujarat Giants (GG) Playing XI:
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- D Hemalatha
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Harleen Deol
- Deandra Dottin
- Simran Shaikh
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Sayali Satghare
- Priya Mishra
- Kashvee Gautam
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI:
- Hayley Matthews
- Yastika Bhatia (WK)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Amelia Kerr
- S Sajana
- Amanjot Kaur
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Jintimani Kalita
- Shabnim Ismail
- Saika Ishaque
Key Players to Watch Out For GG vs MI
Gujarat Giants:
- Ashleigh Gardner: Captain, key all-rounder, consistent in both departments.
- Deandra Dottin: Explosive finisher, SR of 153.77 in T20s.
- Laura Wolvaardt: Averages 32.71 at SR of 125.09 since 2024.
Mumbai Indians:
- Harmanpreet Kaur: Dominates GG, 257 runs at SR of 172.48 in four games.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: Starred in the last game with 80 and a wicket*.
- Hayley Matthews: One of the most reliable all-rounders in WPL history.
GG vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Dream11 Team Picks:
Wicketkeepers:
- Beth Mooney
Batters:
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Harmanpreet Kaur
All-rounders:
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Deandra Dottin
- Amelia Kerr (VC)
- Hayley Matthews
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
Bowlers:
- Priya Mishra
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Shabnim Ismail
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
- Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
- Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr
- Alternative Choices: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur
GG vs MI Match Prediction & Winning Tips
GG’s death bowling has been a concern, while MI’s batting needs more contributions beyond Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet. If GG can tighten their bowling at the death, they have a real chance to break their losing streak against MI.
- If GG bats first: They must target 180+ to challenge MI’s deep batting lineup.
- If MI bats first: Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt must provide stability beyond the powerplay.
Winning Prediction: Mumbai Indians remain favorites due to their superior head-to-head record and all-round depth.
GG vs MI Live Streaming: Where to watch WPL 2025?
- Where to Watch? Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
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