Mumbai Indians-W & Gujarat Giants-W | WPL 2026 Preview

The match will take place in the evening, which could influence tactics due to possible dew later on. In these conditions, captains must manage their bowlers well and make full use of the squad depth.

Form Guide

Mumbai Indians-W come into this match with mixed form. Late last season, they recorded solid wins over Gujarat Giants & Delhi Capitals at Brabourne, where they managed games well when batting first. Early in the new season, they lost to RCB Women at DY Patil due to issues defending a total, but they responded with a win in the following match, showing an ability to adjust quickly.

Meanwhile, the Giants look more settled at the start of the 2026 season. After a tough run in the last season, with two heavy losses to Mumbai Indians, the Gujarat-based outfit opened the current campaign with two narrow wins at DY Patil. Victories over the UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals were achieved through strong bowling and better control in the key overs.

Mumbai Indians-W: L W W L W

Gujarat Giants-W: W L L W W

Mumbai Indians-W vs Gujarat Giants-W Head-to-Head

If we look only at head-to-head matches, Mumbai Indians-W has a clear advantage. Since the start of the league in 2023, both teams have met seven times, and MI has finished all matches on the right side.

Mumbai Indians-W 7-0 Gujarat Giants-W

Pitch and Weather

The match will be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. The pitch here is usually even, and the ball plays well, especially in the first 12-15 overs. Fast bowlers may get some help early on, but as the match progresses, conditions tend to become more favorable for scoring runs.

The weather is expected to be stable. It will be a warm evening, with temperatures around 28-30°C, with no rain. With dew expected later in the evening, the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, as chasing under lights could offer easier batting conditions.

Team News

The Mumbai Indians-W are relying on a proven lineup. The players have enough experience on the international front and a strong balance between batting and bowling. Harmanpreet Kaur continues to lead the team, while Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr remain key figures in both phases of the game.

Gujarat Giants-W are building their game around a strong international trio. Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine are responsible for the start and pace, while Ashleigh Gardner plays a key role as captain and all-rounder. The bowling line-up looks deeper than in previous seasons, thanks to Renuka Singh and Rajeshwari Gaikwad.

Mumbai Indians-W (Probable XI): Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, S Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskrithi Gupta, Triveni Vasistha

Gujarat Giants-W (Probable XI): Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney (wk), Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Renuka Singh

Broadcasting Platforms

The Mumbai Indians-W & Gujarat Giants-W match will be available live on the Star Sports Network from 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday, as well as online on the JioHotstar platform, where you can watch the game live and on demand.