Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants
Mumbai Indians aim to extend their winning streak, while Gujarat Giants look to maintain their strong form (Credits :"X")

Overview:

The wicket is ideal for batters, with a flat surface that allows the ball to come onto the bat well. Fast bowlers may get some early movement.

Mumbai Indians Women, the two-time WPL champions, will take on Gujarat Giants Women in the next match of the 2026 season. The game will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, with both teams arriving after impressive performances in their previous fixtures.

Gujarat Giants have been on a roll with two straight wins, largely thanks to their explosive batting, with scores exceeding 200 in both games. Yet, their bowling continues to be a concern. Mumbai Indians Women, having won their last game by 50 runs, are set to strengthen their squad with the return of Hayley Matthews.

Pitch report

The wicket is ideal for batters, with a flat surface that allows the ball to come onto the bat well. Fast bowlers may get some early movement, while spinners could find some assistance. Expect a high-scoring encounter on this excellent batting surface.

MI-W vs GG-W match details

FixtureMI-W vs GG-W (Match N0:6)
DateJanuary 13, 2026 ( Tuesday)
Time7:30 PM IST
Toss time7:00 PM IST
GroundDr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

MI-W vs GG-W WPL head-to-head record

The head-to-head heavily favors Mumbai Indians Women, with MI-W winning all seven encounters, while Gujarat Giants Women have yet to secure a victory.

Matches PlayedMIGGNo Result
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MI W vs GG W probable top performers

Watch out for key batter: Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine is in stunning form, as showcased in her last match where she blasted 95 runs off just 42 balls. Her innings included 7 fours and 8 sixes, with a remarkable strike rate of 226.19. Her explosive batting could be the game-changer for Gujarat Giants, and MI-W will need to keep a close eye on her as she looks to dominate once again.

Watch out for key bowler: Amelia Kerr (MI-W)
Amelia Kerr has been in exceptional form for Mumbai Indians Women, claiming 5 wickets in her last two games. With best bowling figures of 3/24, an average of 7.40, and an economy rate of 4.62, Kerr has proven to be a vital asset with the ball. Her ability to deliver in pressure moments makes her a key player for MI-W in the upcoming match against Gujarat Giants.

MI-W vs GG-W Match Prediction

Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) are favorites, with a perfect 7-0 record against Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W). Expect MI-W to continue their dominance, but GG-W could provide a tough challenge.

MI-W vs GG-W: probable XIs

Gujarat Giants: Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Bharti Fulmali, Tanuja Kanwar, Kanika Ahuja, Beth Mooney (wk), Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Triveni Vasistha, G Kamalini (wk), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskriti Gupta

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