On February 25th, the action intensifies as the Gujarat Giants take on the Mumbai Indians Women in the 3rd match of the Women’s Premier League 2024 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The highly anticipated clash kicks off at 02:00 PM GMT or 07:30 PM local time.
Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Match Preview
The upcoming match against Gujarat will mark the defending champions’ second appearance in the tournament, following their victory over Delhi Capitals in the 2024 WPL opener held at the same venue.
In the inaugural edition, the contrasting fortunes of the two teams were evident. Despite possessing a seasoned squad, the Giants found themselves languishing at the bottom of the table, while Mumbai, the table-toppers, clinched the championship title. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai boasts a lineup strengthened by the inclusion of experienced players such as Hayley Mathews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, and Shabnim Ismail.
On the other hand, Giants’ captain Beth Mooney’s unfortunate injury in the opening game of the 2023 WPL resulted in her absence for the remainder of the tournament, with Sneh Rana taking over the captaincy. Despite Rana’s efforts, the team struggled to turn their fortunes around. However, in the current season, Mooney is poised to return as the captain, bringing hope for a resurgence. Supported by talents like Laura Wolvaadrt, Veda Krishnamurthy, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Harleen Deol, and Rana, Gujarat aims for a stronger performance this year.
Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Weather Report
During the match, expect mostly clear skies with a temperature of 18°C, although it may feel slightly warmer at 19°C according to the RealFeel® index.
Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru typically offers a batting-friendly pitch with some assistance for spinners as the match progresses.
Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Predicted XI
Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
Giants: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (WK and C), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner (VC), Veda Krishnamurthy, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Shabnam MD, Meghna Singh, Tanuja Kanwar
Dream11 Team for Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians
Yastika Bhatia (wk), Beth Mooney, Harleen Deol, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Jintimani Kalita
Where to Watch Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians?
| LOCATION | BROADCASTER | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Go |
| India | Jio Cinema, Sports18 | Jio Cinema app, Sports18 channels |
| Australia | Fox Sports | Fox Sports, Fox Cricket HD |
| United States | Willow | TV and Digital (Willow) |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport |
