New Delhi: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is heading towards an intense eliminator clash as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Gujarat Giants (GG). The high-stakes match will be played at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of this knockout game will secure a spot in the grand finale, where Delhi Capitals have already booked their place.
Will Brabourne Stadium Witness a Run-Fest?
Brabourne Stadium has historically been a paradise for batters, with high-scoring games being a common sight. While fast bowlers might find some assistance in the early overs, the pitch becomes a batting-friendly surface as the game progresses.
Most teams prefer to chase at this venue, as the dew factor plays a significant role in the second innings, making batting easier. Additionally, the short boundaries allow batters to score freely, making it a thrilling venue for spectators. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first, looking to exploit the early movement before setting up a comfortable run chase.
Mumbai Indians’ Probable Playing XI
- Hayley Matthews
- Amelia Kerr
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Amanjot Kaur
- Yastika Bhatia (WK)
- Sajeevan Sajana
- G Kamalini
- Sanskruti Gupta
- Shabnim Ismail
- Parunika Sisodia
Gujarat Giants’ Probable Playing XI
- Beth Mooney (WK)
- Harleen Deol
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Deandra Dottin
- Kashvee Gautam
- Simran Shaikh
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Bharti Fulmali
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Meghna Singh
- Priya Mishra
Mumbai Indians’ Journey So Far
Under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy, Mumbai Indians secured the second spot in the points table. They played eight matches, winning five and losing three.
Gujarat Giants’ Road to Playoffs
Gujarat Giants also played eight matches and qualified for the playoffs with eight points. Despite a mixed campaign, they will be eager to capitalize on this do-or-die encounter.
With both teams fighting for a place in the final, the stage is set for an electrifying eliminator. Will Mumbai Indians march ahead, or will Gujarat Giants pull off a stunning victory?