Mumbai Indians showcased their dominance in the Eliminator of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, securing a resounding 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants to book their place in the final. This victory marks Mumbai’s second appearance in a WPL final in three seasons, once again setting up a title clash with Delhi Capitals. The two teams had previously faced off in the inaugural WPL final in 2023, where Mumbai emerged victorious, and now Delhi will be aiming to avenge that loss and secure their maiden WPL title. Mumbai’s triumph in the eliminator was built on a brilliant batting di??splay, complemented by a clinical bowling performance that left Gujarat struggling throughout the match.

Mumbai Indians’ batting firepower dismantles Gujarat Giants

Opting to field first after winning the toss, Gujarat hoped to restrict Mumbai to a manageable total, but Mumbai’s batters had other plans. Although Mumbai suffered an early setback, their middle order came to the rescue with a stunning display of aggressive batting. Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt took complete control, attacking the Gujarat bowlers with a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Matthe??ws was in devastating form, finding gaps with ease and taking full advantage of the powerplay. Her knock set the platform for Mumbai to build a massive total. Sciver-Brunt played the perfect anchor, rotating the strike effectively while punishing loose deliveries. The duo ensured that Mumbai never lost momentum, consistently keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace. Their contributions powered Mumbai Indians to a mammoth 213/4 in 20 overs, the highest total in WPL 2025, putting Gujarat under immense pressure even before they came out to bat.

Gujarat Giants’ batting collapse seals their fate

Chasing a daunting target of 214 runs, Gujarat never looked comfortable at the crease as Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack put them on the back foot from the very beginning. Phoebe Litchfield provided some resistance with a well-made 31 runs, but she found little support from her teammates as wickets continued to tumble at regular intervals. Bharti Phulmali also contributed 30 runs, but the rest of Gujarat’s batting lineup failed to deliver under? pressure. Poor running between the wickets and reckless shot selection only added to Gujarat’s woes, and as the required run rate kept climbing, Mumbai’s bowlers capitalized on the mounting pressure. The middle order and lower order failed to put together any meaningful partnerships, and Gujarat were eventually bowled out for 166 runs in 19.2 overs, falling 47 runs short of the target and exiting the tournament in disappointing fashion.

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Mumbai’s bowlers dominate to seal victory

Mumbai’s bowling unit executed their plans to perfection, ensuring Gujarat never had a chance to settle into the chase. Matthews and Amelia Kerr were the standout performers with the ball, both picking up two wickets each and dismantling Gujarat’s top order early in the innings. Sciver-Brunt and Shabnim Ismail also played their part, chipping in with one wicket each, further tightening Mumbai’s grip on the match. The bowlers maintained impeccable line and length, making it difficult for Gujarat to find boundaries, while the fielders backed them up with exceptional energy and sharp reflexes. ?Mumbai’s relentless pressure left Gujarat with no room to recover, and their di?sciplined bowling effort ensured that they comfortably defended their total to book their place in the final.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Paltan ne bola, toh jeetna hi pada 😇💙#AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #MIvGG pic.twitter.com/7cYUxehWfs

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 13, 2025

Another finals for Mumbai Indians. Just unbelievable this. They have teams all over the world and the consistency those teams show is beyond imagination. The best franchisee in the world by a very long way. Congratulations for yet another finals.#WPL

— Prasanna (@prasannalara) March 13, 2025

Well played Hayley Mathews 👏🏽🤜🏽

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) March 13, 2025

Bowlers�?worst ever nightmare tonight at CCI. Bowling to Nat Sciver Brunt & Harman in full flow! Incredible hitting from the great duo! @mipaltan raises their game when it mattered. #TATAWPL2025

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 13, 2025

Nat Sciver-Brunt saying this is the most consistent she's ever been in a tournament with the bat

Such a big reason for Mumbai Indians making the final again#WPL #WPL2025 #MIvGG

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) March 13, 2025

Mumbai Indians Vs Delhi Capitals in WPL finals. We have lost twice already against DC this season. pic.twitter.com/d1pXaXSwq8

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 13, 2025

Nat Sciver's batting this season is one of the finest a batter could have in a t20 tournament. Nat Sciver would've been the greatest women cricketer for me if Perry didn't exist.

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) March 13, 2025

This generation will never see another Nat Sciver Brunt. She’s GODLY, she’s unreal, the definition of cricketing perfection. N?o one is even close to her level right now.

— philliphere (@thephilliphere) March 13, 2025

Nat Sciver-Brunt: You are spectacular!

This lady has unbelievable ??consistency across most leagues and formats and her knocks are so clinical. Truly a great batter!

— Jeet Vachharajani (Women's Cricket) (@Jeetv27WC) March 13, 2025

Mumbai Indian?s Women Storm Into the WPL 2025 Fin??al! 💙🔥

A 47-run victory over Gujarat Giants extends their unbeaten 7-0 record, the best in WPL history! 🏏�?a hr?ef="//twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etf??w" data-wpel-link="exclude">#Cricket #WPL #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/KYAgAe8FKI

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 13, 2025

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The high-stakes Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Eliminator is underway, with Gujarat Giants winning the toss and opting to bowl first against Mumbai Indians. In a crucial knockout encounter, Gujarat skipper Ashleigh Gardner explained the decision, citing the fresh pitch and the team’s strong bowling performance in their previous match, despite a narrow defeat.

Major blow for Gujarat Giants: Deandra Dottin ruled out of WPL 2025 Eliminator

The big news from the toss was the unfortunate injury to star all-rounder Deandra Dottin, who suffered a setback during warm-ups. This could be a significant loss for Gujarat, given her explosive batting ability and experience in high-pressure games. In her absence, England‘s Danielle Gibson has been drafted into the playing XI, making her debut in a crucial knockout match. Speaking at the toss, Ashleigh Gardner acknowledged the challenge but backed her team to d??eliver.

“We’re going to bowl first. It’s another fresh wicket, and we feel that we did a lot of things right the other night. Didn’t get the win, but taking a lot of positives from our bowling innings. Unfortunately, Deandra picked up an injury just five minutes before the game, which is a massive loss. But we’re excited for Dani Gibson, who gets a great opportunity to shine on debut. Generally, it’s a high-scoring pitch, but there might be some assistance for the bowlers early on. Everyone in the camp is excited, though there are some nerves since this is our first time in this situation,” Gardner said during the toss time.

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Mumbai Indians confident despite batting first

Mumbai captain Harmanpreet Kaur was unfazed by Gujarat’s decision to bow??l first, stating that the team was prepared for any scenario. She emphasized the importance of staying composed in big games, especially with Mumbai having previous experience in eliminators.

“Yeah, it’s a fresh pitch, but we were okay with either decision. We’ve been in this situation twice before and understand the importance of this game. The key for us is to stay in the moment and execute our plans well. We’ve made one change – Parunika Sisodia misses out, and Saika Ishaque comes back into the XI,” Harmanpreet said.

The stakes in this Eliminator could not be higher, as the winner will advance to the WPL 2025 final to take on the Delhi Capitals, who have reached their third consecutive WPL final. Having finished as runners-up in both 2023 and 2024, Delhi will be aiming to break th??eir jinx and claim their first-ever WPL title. With Gujarat missing Dottin and Mumbai relying on their experience in knockout matches, the Eliminator promises to be an intense battle as both te??ams fight for a spot in the grand final.

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The all-important eliminator of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is scheduled to take place between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Giants (GG) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Mumbai, after the slip-up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the last league stage game will aim to continue their winning momentum against the Giants and secure a place in the final to compete against Delhi Capitals (DC) and stake a claim on their second WPL title.

Giants, on the other hand, managed to rise above the teams like RCB and UP Warriorz in the ??current WPL season. The team has developed their game during the course of the season and will now aim to overcome the massive challenge they gave in front of them in the form of Mumbai and secure a place in their first-ever WPL final.

Match Details: Women’s Premier League 2025, Eliminator

• Date and Time: March 13 �?07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Brabourne Stadium Pitch Report

The Brabourne Stadium pitch is anticipated to be highly favorable for batting, providing a flat and smooth surface that will allow batters to score freely. While pacers may enjoy some early movement, the pitch is expected to become increasingly batsman-friendly as the match progresses. In the middle overs, spinners could gain an advantage, with the surface offering enough grip to help them control the game and curb the flow of runs. Overall, a competitive total?? in the first innings is likely to fall within the range of 150 to 170 runs.

MUM-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
• Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield
• All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
• Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Tanuja Kanwer

MUM-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Hayley Matthews (vc)
• Choice 2: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Amelia Kerr (vc)

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MUM-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Keerthana Balakrishnan, Sanskriti Gupta, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali,

MUM-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 13, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Akshita Maheshwari, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Sanskriti Gupta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, G Kam?alini, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Yastika Bhatia

Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Harleen Deol, Praka?shika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satchare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deand?ra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer

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