WPL Preview | Playoff spot up for claim as Giants and Indians close out their league phase in Vadodara

The Gujarat Giants-W vs Mumbai Indians-W match will take place on January 30 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Both teams continue to fight for positions in the table. Gujarat Giants are playing a series of home games and are gradually improving their results after a weak start. Mumbai Indians are showing inconsistent play, alternating between wins and losses.

For Gujarat, the contribution of leading batsmen and all-round players plays an important role. The team is trying to build innings more calmly and not lose wickets in the middle of the game. Mumbai is betting on the depth of its squad and the experience of its leaders. Despite Mumbai's clear advantage in previous meetings, Gujarat's current form makes the match more even than before.

Form Guide

Gujarat started the season with three consecutive defeats, often losing control of the game after the powerplay. In recent matches, the situation has changed. Victories over UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals showed more composed bowling and better defense. The team has become more confident playing first and better at distributing the workload among bowlers.

Mumbai Indians started the tournament with a confident victory over Gujarat, but then lost their stability. The team lost several games in a row, struggling to defend their lead and at the start of innings when batting. The victory over RCB in Vadodara helped to partially restore confidence, but the team is still looking for the optimal balance in the lineup.

Gujarat Giants-W: L L L W W

Mumbai Indians-W: W L L L W

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

In head-to-head matches, Mumbai Indians Women won all games. Gujarat Giants failed to win a single game. In many games, Mumbai made better use of key moments, especially in the middle and end of innings. 

Gujarat Giants-W 0-8 Mumbai Indians-W

Pitch and Weather

The match will be played at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. The pitch in Vadodara is considered favorable for batting, especially in the first half of the match. During the game, spinners may receive more assistance, especially in the middle overs.

The weather on January 30 is expected to be dry and warm. The temperature will be around 28°C with no rain. Dew is possible in the second half of the match, so the captain who wins the toss will most likely choose to bat first and then chase.

Team News

Gujarat will likely retain the lineup from their recent matches. Beth Mooney will continue to open the innings and provide a stable start. Ashleigh Gardner remains a key player for the team in both batting and bowling. Renuka Singh and Rajeshwari Gayakwad will be responsible for the bulk of the bowling attack.

Mumbai Indians are also unlikely to make any changes to their lineup. Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the team from the middle order. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews remain the main all-round options. Amelia Kerr will be an important figure in spin bowling.

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

Mumbai Indians-W (Probable XI): Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Rahila Firdous (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Vaishnavi Sharma

Broadcasting Platforms

Women's Premier League matches are available to watch on the Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.