The sixth match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 is about to be a thriller, as the match will be between the Mumbai Indians Women and the Gujarat Giants Women. Mumbai had an opening loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but then came back with a bang by beating Delhi Women comprehensively by 50 runs. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur were the batting heroes with their superb knocks of 70 and 74 runs, respectively, while bowlers Nicola Carey and Amelia Kerr shared three wickets each to ring up the victory.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants Women are also coming to this match with good spirits, as they have played exceptionally well all through the season and have not lost a game yet. They had a narrow win over the Delhi Capitals Women by four runs in their last match. The innings was opened by Sophie Devine with a fiery 95 runs, followed by Ashleigh Gardner’s 49, and then both Devine and Rajeshwari Gayakwad showed off their bowling skills by getting two wickets each in an all-round team effort.
MI W vs GG W Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 07 |
| Won by MI W | 07 |
| Won by GG W | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 00 |
MI W vs GG W Match Details
| Match | Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, Match 6, WPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, January 13; 7:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (app & website) |
Pitch Report
Mumbai Indians Women’s Strengths
Two championship titles underscore MI-W’s proven ability to execute under pressure and deliver decisively. Harmanpreet Kaur’s experienced captaincy anchors a championship-winning squad, providing confidence and stability. Their resilience is evident—despite the opening loss to RCB-W, they bounced back with an impressive 50-run victory over Delhi Women, demonstrating their capacity to regain winning momentum swiftly.
Mumbai Indians Women’s Weaknesses
The last-ball defeat to RCB-W threatens to impact MI-W’s psychological confidence early in the tournament. Consecutive losses could undermine their championship defense momentum and create internal pressure. If Sciver-Brunt and Kaur’s form falters or key bowlers underperform, doubt may creep into the squad during this critical phase of the season.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Strengths
Gujarat Giants remain unbeaten this season with exceptional performances in every match played so far. Sophie Devine’s explosive 95-run innings and consistent batting depth provide a formidable attacking arsenal. Their balanced team effort—combining aggressive batting with disciplined bowling—proves they possess the complete skill set needed to challenge any opponent decisively.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Weaknesses
Gujarat’s perfect record creates mounting expectations and pressure heading into the match. Any deviation from their high standards could spark self-doubt within the squad. Facing MI-W’s championship experience and knowledge of winning under pressure could expose tactical gaps if Gujarat relies solely on aggressive cricket without adapting strategically.
MI W vs GG W Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians Women (MI W):
Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta
Gujarat Giants Women (GG W):
Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
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