The 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) playoffs are here, with the Eliminator set to feature inaugural champions Mumbai Indians taking on Gujarat Giants. The match is scheduled for 13th of March 2025, at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, and will commence at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Mumbai Indians, the inaugural champions, fell short of defending their title last season, losing to eventual winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This season, they began with a nail-biting last-ball loss to Delhi Capitals, failing to defend 164. However, they rebounded with three consecutive wins—by 5 wickets against Gujarat Giants (chasing 120), by 4 wickets against RCB (chasing 167 in the final over), and by 8 wickets against UP Warriorz (chasing 142).
Their momentum halted with a 9-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals after managing only 123 but recovered with a comfortable chase of UP Warriorz’s 150 and a narrow 9-run defense of 179 against Gujarat Giants. In their most recent match, Mumbai fell 11 runs short chasing 199 against RCB, missing a direct spot in the final.
After two bottom-table finishes and a disappointing start to this season—failing to defend 201 against RCB in the opener—their aggressive and positive approach soon paid off. They secured a 6-wicket win over UP Warriorz, successfully chasing 143. They stumbled against Delhi Capitals, losing by 6 wickets while defending 127, but rebounded with a 6-wicket win over RCB, chasing 125.
Their dominance continued with a comprehensive victory over UP Warriorz, bowling them out for 105 while defending 186, followed by a 5-wicket triumph against table-toppers Delhi Capitals, chasing down 177. Despite their strong run, they ended the league stage with a narrow 9-run loss to Mumbai Indians, falling short in their chase of 179.
Head-to-head:
The WPL contests between these two teams has been heavily one-sided, with Mumbai emerging victorious in all six encounters so far, including both games this season. Earlier this season, Mumbai cruised to a dominant 5-wicket win, chasing 120 with 33 balls to spare. In the reverse fixture, Gujarat put up a stronger fight, coming close to chasing Mumbai’s 179 but falling just 9 runs short. With an improved effort, Gujarat will aim to break their losing streak against Mumbai and secure their maiden spot in the Final.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Akshita Maheshwari, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, G. Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail
Gujarat Giants
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Harleen Deol, Prakashika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satghare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer
Where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants?
Fans in India can watch the game live on Star Sports, which will broadcast the match on television. Jio Hotstar, which is available on Android, iOS, and Smart TVs, will offer free live streaming of the game on its website and app for those who would rather watch it online.
Schedule:
Mumbai Indians WPL 2025 Fixtures –
February 15: vs Delhi Capitals, Vadodara – Lost by 2 wickets
February 18: vs Gujarat Giants, Vadodara – Won by 5 wickets
February 21: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru – Won by 4 wickets
February 26: vs UP Warriorz, Bengaluru – Won by 8 wickets
February 28: vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru – Lost by 9 wickets
March 6: vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow – Won by 6 wickets
March 10: vs Gujarat Giants, Mumbai – Won by 9 runs
March 11: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai – Lost by 11 runs
March 13: (Eliminator) vs Gujarat Giants, Mumbai
Gujarat Giants WPL 2025 Fixtures –
February 14: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Vadodara – Lost by 6 wickets
February 16: vs UP Warriorz, Vadodara – Won by 6 wickets
February 18: vs Mumbai Indians, Vadodara – Lost by 5 wickets
February 25: vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru – Lost by 6 wickets
February 27: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru – Won by 6 wickets
March 3: vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow – Won by 81 runs
March 7: vs Delhi Capitals, Lucknow – Won by 5 wickets
March 10: vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai – Lost by 9 runs
March 13: (Eliminator) vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live WPL action on Fox Sports
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live WPL action on WillowTV
For fans in the United Kingdom –
Catch all the live WPL action on Sky Sports Cricket
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan regions –
Catch all the live WPL action on SuperSport
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live WPL action on Sky Sports
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