The sixth match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 takes place at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 13 at 7:30 PM IST, Mumbai Indians against Gujarat Giants. Mumbai Indians stumbled in their opener with a 3-wicket loss against RCB but roared back with a dominant 50 run thrashing of Delhi Capitals, while Gujarat Giants remain unbeaten, defending 200+ totals in thrilling wins over UP Warriorz (by 10 runs) and Delhi Capitals (by 4 runs). This clash on a batting paradise with MI’s fiery all-round resurgence against GG’s clinical chasing defense, with stars primed to explode under the lights.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nicola Carey, Sanskriti Gupta, Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Gunalan Kamalini, Amojot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Poonam Khemnar, Kranthi Reddy, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver Brunt, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Triveni Vasistha
Gujarat Giants Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Kanika Ahuja, Yastika Bhatia, Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Kim Garth, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Happy Kumari, Tanuja Kanwer, Beth Mooney, Renuka Singh, Titas Sadhu, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni, Shivani Singh, Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver-Brunt anchors Mumbai Indians with all-round mastery, her recent blitz underscoring her elite status. In 31 WPL matches, she claims 1,101 runs at 142 strike rate and 35 wickets; across 137 WT20Is, it’s 2,960 runs at 119 strike rate. Against DC, she carved 70 off 46 balls (13 boundaries) and snared 2 wickets, turning the game.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur captains Mumbai Indians with trademark flair, her finishing prowess a game-changer. In 29 WPL matches, she amassed 945 runs at 144 strike rate. In 187 WT20Is with 3,784 runs, she has 33 wickets as well. Her latest stunner: 74* off 42 balls (8 boundaries, 3 sixes) sealed victory over DC.
Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner emerges as the ultimate T20 beast for Gujarat Giants, blending explosive batting with miserly spin. The 28-year-old boasts 96 T20Is with 1,411 runs at a blistering 127 strike rate and 78 wickets at 6.55 economy. Her WPL dominance shines through 27 matches with 681 runs at 145 strike rate; she fired with 65 runs and 1 wicket against UPW, then smashed 49 in her latest outing against DC.
Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine dominates as Gujarat Giants’ powerhouse all-rounder, her recent form a nightmare for opponents. Across 146 WT20Is, she piled 3,431 runs at 120 strike rate with 119 wickets; in 20 WPL matches, 535 runs at 165 strike rate and 13 wickets. This season, she notched 38 runs and 2 wickets vs UPW, then unleashed 95 runs and 2 more wickets to dismantle Delhi.
Pitch:
Dr DY Patil Stadium offers batting-friendly pace and bounce early, favoring high scores around 175 average in T20s with six wickets typical. Seamers exploit initial movement, spinners thrive later, and dew often boosts chasing teams, toss winners may bowl first.
Weather:
Perfect conditions await in Navi Mumbai with clear skies and no rain in sight. Temperatures will range from a comfortable minimum of 21°C to a warm maximum of 31°C, paired with 47% humidity. Light winds at 13 km/h mean uninterrupted play all day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Devine, Harmanpreet Kaur, Ashleigh Gardner, Nat Sciver Brunt, Beth Mooney, Kim Garth, Amelia Kerr, Renuka Singh, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey
Match Details:
Date – January 13, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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