Gujarat Giants, maintaining their lineup, have chosen to bat first against Mumbai Indians in a crucial Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 match at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi. The victor of this encounter will secure a spot in the playoffs.
The Gujarat Giants, currently in second place, have not yet defeated the third-ranked Mumbai Indians in the WPL series. Team captain Ashleigh Gardner emphasized the importance of strong performance in both batting and bowling. Reflecting on previous games, Gardner expressed confidence in the team’s ability to turn the tide in this match.
On the other side, Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her team’s preference to bowl first. Kaur highlighted the significance of a good powerplay and the need to maintain high-quality cricket throughout the match. She acknowledged the challenge posed by the Gujarat Giants but remained optimistic about Mumbai Indians’ performance.
The playing XIs for the match are as follows:
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Renuka Singh Thakur, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Rahila Firdous, Sanskriti Gupta, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shabnim Ismail, and Poonam Khemnar.
