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| MIWvsGGW |
- Date: Thursday, 13 March 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network, Sports 18 Khel, JioCinema
Match Preview
The Women's Premier League 2025 has reached its knockout stage, and the first eliminator will witness Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) facing Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. MIW had a solid campaign, finishing second on the table, while GGW secured third place.
Despite a decent performance, Gujarat Giants have struggled against Mumbai Indians historically, losing all six of their previous encounters in WPL history. However, GGW has been a competitive unit this season and will look to break the losing streak against MIW.
Mumbai Indians Women enjoy a strong record at Brabourne, winning 83% of their matches at this venue. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants have only won two out of six matches played at this ground, making this a challenging battle.
Let’s dive deeper into the game dynamics, pitch report, key players, and fantasy tips.
Pitch Report - Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Average 1st Innings Score: 169
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 158
- Win Bat First: 46%
- Win Bowl First: 54%
- Highest Total: 223/2 (DCW vs RCBW)
- Lowest Total: 107/9 (MIW vs GGW)
- Pace vs Spin: Pace - 32% wickets | Spin - 68% wickets
The pitch at Brabourne Stadium generally favors batters, with an average score of around 169. Spinners have been more effective here, picking up 68% of the total wickets. Given this trend, teams may rely on their spin attack to gain an edge.
Head-to-Head Record (MIW vs GGW)
- Total Matches Played: 6
- MIW Won: 6
- GGW Won: 0
MIW has completely dominated GGW, winning all six encounters so far. Their last meeting in WPL 2025 saw Mumbai Indians secure a 9-run victory, defending a total of 179/6.
Team Analysis & Strengths (Last 5 Matches)
Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) - Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strong Middle Order: Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur have been the backbone of MIW’s batting.
✅ Powerful Spin Attack: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, and Saika Ishaque have dominated with spin at Brabourne.
❌ Pace Attack Needs Improvement: MIW’s pacers have been inconsistent, which could be a concern.
❌ Weak Batting Depth: MIW’s lower order has struggled, making top-order performance crucial.
Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) - Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Powerful Pace Attack: Kashvee Gautam and Meghna Singh have been effective with the new ball.
✅ Middle Order Stability: Harleen Deol and Ashleigh Gardner have been consistent performers.
❌ Struggles in Spin Department: GGW’s spin bowling has been a weak link.
❌ Poor Head-to-Head Record vs MIW: They have failed to beat MIW in any WPL match so far.
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians Women (MIW)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (416 Runs, 824 Fantasy Points) - The leading run-scorer of WPL 2025 and MIW’s most dependable batter.
- Hayley Matthews (227 Runs & 14 Wickets, 725
Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) - Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Strong Middle Order: Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur have been the backbone of MIW’s batting.
✅ Powerful Spin Attack: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, and Saika Ishaque have dominated with spin at Brabourne.
❌ Pace Attack Needs Improvement: MIW’s pacers have been inconsistent, which could be a concern.
❌ Weak Batting Depth: MIW’s lower order has struggled, making top-order performance crucial.
Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) - Strengths & Weaknesses
✅ Powerful Pace Attack: Kashvee Gautam and Meghna Singh have been effective with the new ball.
✅ Middle Order Stability: Harleen Deol and Ashleigh Gardner have been consistent performers.
❌ Struggles in Spin Department: GGW’s spin bowling has been a weak link.
❌ Poor Head-to-Head Record vs MIW: They have failed to beat MIW in any WPL match so far.
Key Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians Women (MIW)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (416 Runs, 824 Fantasy Points) - The leading run-scorer of WPL 2025 and MIW’s most dependable batter.
- Hayley Matthews (227 Runs & 14 Wickets, 725 Fantasy Points) - A perfect all-rounder, crucial in both batting and bowling.
- Amelia Kerr (14 Wickets, 551 Fantasy Points) - MIW’s leading wicket-taker, thriving in spin-friendly conditions.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (224 Runs) - Captain and key middle-order batter for MIW.
Gujarat Giants Women (GGW)
- Beth Mooney (231 Runs, 3rd Highest Run-Scorer) - GGW’s most experienced batter, capable of playing big innings.
- Ashleigh Gardner (235 Runs & 660 Fantasy Points) - GGW’s best all-rounder with consistent performances.
- Deandra Dottin (508 Fantasy Points) - A destructive batter and useful bowler in crunch situations.
- Harleen Deol (224 Runs) - A consistent middle-order batter for GGW.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Captaincy Choices
- Safe Pick: Nat Sciver-Brunt (Most Runs)
- Risky Pick: Deandra Dottin (Explosive but inconsistent)
Small League Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Bharti Fulmali
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt (VC), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Shabnim Ismail
Grand League Fantasy Team
Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Bharti Fulmali, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (VC), Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin
Bowlers: Amelia Kerr, Kashvee Gautam, Meghna Singh
Betting Tips & Predictions
Match Winner Prediction:
- Based on head-to-head records, Mumbai Indians Women are favorites to win.
- MIW has an 83% win rate at Brabourne Stadium.
Best Bets:
✅ MIW to Win - They have dominated GGW in every previous encounter.
✅ Nat Sciver-Brunt to Score 40+ Runs - Leading run-scorer of WPL 2025.
✅ Amelia Kerr to Take 2+ Wickets - Pitch favors spin, and Kerr is MIW’s top wicket-taker.
✅ Beth Mooney to Score 30+ Runs - GGW’s most consistent batter.
Final Verdict
Mumbai Indians Women have a significant upper hand against Gujarat Giants Women, both in terms of head-to-head record and venue conditions. GGW’s struggle against spin could hurt them, as MIW possesses a strong spin attack. However, if Gujarat's pace attack performs well and Beth Mooney plays a match-winning knock, they could challenge MIW.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians Women to win and advance to the finals!
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