AI Simulation, MI-W vs GG-W | Gujarat Giants break duck as Gardner leads composed chase in Navi Mumbai

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As per ChatGPT, Gujarat Giants-W will register a landmark win over Mumbai Indians-W in the WPL in Navi Mumbai. A calm half-century from Beth Mooney and a decisive all-round contribution from Ashleigh Gardner will guide GG-W to a five-wicket win, ending Mumbai’s perfect head-to-head record.

‌Pitch and Weather

DY Patil Stadium offered a flat surface with even bounce and good carry early on. The new ball held its line for the fast bowlers in the powerplay, but the pitch eased as the innings progressed. As expected in an evening game, dew settled in during the second half, which reduced grip for spinners and made run-scoring easier under lights. Temperatures stayed around 29°C with no rains around.

Toss

Gujarat Giants-W won the toss and chose to bowl first, keeping the dew factor in mind and backing their batters to chase later in improved conditions.

Lineups

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

Match Report

Opting to bat first, Mumbai Indians-W made a steady start without fully breaking free in the powerplay. G Kamalini showed intent early but fell while trying to push the pace, bringing Amelia Kerr and Nat Sciver-Brunt together. The pair rebuilt with sensible strike rotation, but Gujarat’s bowlers avoided loose deliveries. Kerr fell attempting to lift the scoring rate, leaving MI-W at a cautious position near the halfway mark.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (46) anchored the innings with control, while Harmanpreet Kaur (34) added momentum through the middle overs with clean hits down the ground. The partnership lifted Mumbai past 120, but timely strikes from Renuka Singh and Ashleigh Gardner prevented a late surge. Harmanpreet’s dismissal slowed the final push, and despite a few boundaries from Nicola Carey, MI-W closed on 158 for 6, a competitive but chaseable total on the surface.

Gujarat Giants-W began the chase with purpose as Beth Mooney looked composed from the outset, finding gaps rather than forcing shots, while Sophie Devine provided early intent. After Devine fell trying to accelerate, Mooney held firm as Anushka Sharma rotated strike. The innings shifted in Gujarat’s favour once Ashleigh Gardner arrived at the crease.

Gardner played with clarity, targeting the shorter boundary and punishing loose balls as dew made bowling harder. Mooney brought up a measured fifty, ensuring the required rate stayed under control. Mumbai attempted to fight back through Amelia Kerr and Shabnim Ismail, but the lack of grip reduced their impact. Gardner’s late boundaries effectively sealed the contest before she departed, leaving the side with a simple finish.

Gujarat crossed the line and ended at 160 for 5 with three balls to spare, claiming their first-ever win over Mumbai Indians-W in the league.

Player of the Match

Ashleigh Gardner was declared the Player of the Match for her match-defining innings under pressure, combined with tight overs in the first innings, making her the clear difference on the night.

Scorecard

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