Inaugural champions Mumbai Indians will go up against Gujarat Giants, a team they’ve dominated with a 6-0 record, in the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) Eliminator. The high-stakes clash is set to take place at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium on the 13th of March 2025, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
With history at stake, Gujarat Giants, making their first-ever playoff appearance after two bottom-table finishes, are aiming for ultimate glory, while Mumbai Indians, eager to avenge last season’s Eliminator loss, are aiming to take a step closer to becoming the first team to win multiple WPL titles.
Fantasy XI Picks for MI-W vs GG-W:
Wicketkeeper:
Beth Mooney
The 33-year-old keeper-batter, from 17 WPL outings, has amassed 516 runs at an average of 39.69 and a strike rate of 134.02, with five fifties to her name and the highest score of 96*. Though not at her consistent best, she has still averaged 33.00 and struck at 128.33. After a lean patch following her fifty in the first game, she has returned to form with scores of 96* and 44 in recent outings.
Batters:
Harmanpreet Kaur
The 36-year-old top-order batter, from 24 WPL outings, has recorded 749 runs at an average of 39.42 and a strike rate of 139.47, with the highest score of 95*. Kaur has had another impactful season, accumulating 200 runs at an average of 28.57 and a strike rate of 143.88. She has stepped up on multiple occasions, including a quickfire 22-ball 42 in the season opener and fifties against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants in recent outings.
Harleen Deol
The 26-year-old top-order batter, from 19 WPL outings, has accumulated 474 runs at an average of 31.60 and a strike rate of 116.17, with the highest score of 70*. Harleen had a successful run leading up to the WPL, including her maiden international ton. She continued in that form, registering scores of 9*, 34*, and 33 earlier in the campaign, followed by 45, 70*, and 24 in recent outings—vital contributions to Gujarat Giants’ turnaround season.
All-rounders:
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 27 WPL appearances, has posted 678 runs at an average of 26.07 and a strike rate of 120.21, while also scalping 37 wickets at an economy rate of 7.08, with the best of 3/5. Hayley has thrown away multiple good starts, managing only two notable scores of 59 and 68. However, she has been outstanding with the ball, taking 14 wickets, including the best of 3/16, at an economy rate of 7.96.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
The 32-year-old all-rounder, from 28 WPL outings, has piled on 920 runs at an average of 46.00 and a strike rate of 140.45, while also scalping 28 wickets at an economy rate of 7.68, with the best of 3/18. Sciver-Brunt has been in sublime form this season, averaging 69.33 and striking at 151.82. She has registered top scores of 80*, 57, 75*, and 69, while also contributing with the ball, claiming 8 wickets, including the best of 3/18.
Amelia Kerr
The 24-year-old all-rounder, from 23 WPL innings, has posted 435 runs at an average of 25.58 and a strike rate of 119.83, while also bagging 36 wickets at an economy rate of 7.73, with bests of 45* and 5/38. Kerr has struggled with the bat, managing only three double-digit scores—19, 17, and 10—but has made up for it with the ball, bagging 15 wickets from 8 games. Her standout performances of 5/38, followed by 3/34, came in recent outings.
Ashleigh Gardner
The 26-year-old all-rounder, from 24 WPL outings, has amassed 559 runs at a strike rate of 141.16 while also scalping 25 wickets at an economy rate of 8.36, with respective bests of 79* and 3/31. Captaining the team for the first time this season, Gardner led from the front, scoring 79* and 52 in her first two games while also taking two wickets in each. Though she has managed only one fifty and four wickets since, her extensive T20 experience makes her a reliable pick.
Deandra Dottin
The 33-year-old all-rounder, in her debut WPL season, has accumulated 142 runs at a strike rate of 154.34 and claimed 9 wickets at an economy rate of 8.42, with bests of 33* and 2/14. Dottin has played impactful cameos, with scores of 25 (13), 33* (18), 26 (24), 17 (9), and 24 (10). Among her nine wickets are key scalps like Jess Jonassen, Meg Lanning, Kiran Navgire, and Georgia Voll.
Kashvee Gautam
The 20-year-old pacer, in her maiden WPL stint, has lived up to expectations, translating her domestic success onto a bigger stage. She has scalped 10 wickets from 8 outings at an economy rate of 6.29. Kashvee had a wicketless start but followed up with figures of 1/15, 2/15, 2/26, and 1/17, before producing a season-best 3/18 against UP Warriorz. Among her prized wickets are Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, and Richa Ghosh.
Amanjot Kaur
The 24-year-old all-rounder, from 17 WPL outings, has added 195 runs at a strike rate of 124.20 and taken 5 wickets at an economy rate of 7.15. Amanjot has been central to Mumbai’s success this season, making a name for herself in a star-studded lineup. She has chipped in with scores of 34*, 17*, 12*, 27, and 17 lower down the order, while her best bowling performance of 3/22 came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Bowler:
Shabnim Ismail
The 36-year-old pacer, from 18 WPL outings, has claimed as many wickets at an economy rate of 6.89, with the best of 3/18. Ismail has bowled brilliantly throughout the season, reflected in her economy rate of 6.90. She picked up 5 wickets from 4 outings in the first half of the season but managed only two wickets in her subsequent four games. However, she has looked in rhythm and could well step up with a match-winning spell.
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