GJ-W vs MUM-W WPL 2025 Match 5 Playing 11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report, Live Streaming

Mumbai Indians Women will face Gujarat Giants Women on February 18 [Source: @Giant_Cricket/X.com]

Mumbai Indians Women and Gujarat Giants Women are all ready to clash for the first time in WPL 2025. While MI Women have lost their campaign opener against DCW, GGW snatched a convincing win against UP Warriorz in their second WPL 2025 encounter. 

With both teams trying to climb up the ranks in the tournament, the stage is set for their first encounter on February 18 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5: Team Previews And Comparison

Gujarat Giants Women

Fresh off their emphatic win against UP Warriorz, all eyes for the MIW match will be on all-rounder Deandra Dottin who unleashed havoc to secure the chase in the match. The skipper, Ashleigh Gardner also racked up a fifty to announce GGW's form in the tournament. 

Harleen Deol and Laura Wolvaardt will also be expected to play their roles with the bat and put up a fight against the Mumbai camp. Meanwhile, Priya Mishra will also be a notable pick from the bowlers who can restrict the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team to put up or chase big totals in the match.

Mumbai Indians Women

Mumbai Indians Women will be eager to bounce back in their upcoming match against Gujarat Giants Women after a narrow defeat in their last encounter. With key players like Nat Sciver-Brunt showing strong all-round performances, MI will look to build on their batting depth, despite some early setbacks in the previous match. 

Harmanpreet Kaur's aggressive style, coupled with the bowling strength of Sciver-Brunt and others, will be crucial for MI to control the game. Mumbai Indians will aim to set the tone with a solid start and tighten their bowling attack to maintain their competitive edge.

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GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5: Match Details And Live Streaming

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Pitch Report: How Will Surface At Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara Behave?

Kotambi Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, but it also offers assistance to both seamers and spinners, creating a balanced contest. The last three matches at this venue have featured moderate to high-scoring encounters, with both games being won by the chasing side. Early on, the pitch will likely favour the batters, providing a solid foundation for aggressive play. 

However, as the game progresses, the surface is expected to slow down, making it more challenging for the batsmen. Given the success of chasing teams at this ground, the captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first and take advantage of the flatter track in the latter stages of the game.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5: Playing XI Prediction

Gujarat Giants Women Probable XI: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Harleen Deol, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Kashvee Gautam.

Mumbai Indians Women Probable XI: Yastika Bhatia, Hayley Kristen Matthews, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5: Fantasy Tips And Key Players

• The last three WPL games at Kotambi have seen moderate to high-scoring encounters with chasing teams making the cut all the time. Hence, the pitch offers both batting and balling contests at par.
• Hence, an all-rounder-heavy side will be favourable in a fantasy team draft for the upcoming match.
• Risky Pick: Harmanpreet Kaur can be a bit risky for fantasy teams this time given she fell early in the last two games even though she was explosive with the bat. This poses her as a high-risk high-reward option in the team which can either bag a fortune or might go empty-handed. 
• Safe Pick: Ashleigh Gardner has been in good form for GGW in her last two games. She contributed equally with both the bat and the ball scoring mammoth runs and also scalping wickets. Hence, she can be a safe bet for fantasy teams as she will be key to strengthening GGW's attack.
• Hayley Matthews is well-known for her all-round prowess and though she might have missed an opportunity with the bat in her last game, she contributed in both departments and is a proven performer. Hence, picking her can be profitable for fantasy players.
• MI Women's Expected Key Players: Hayley Kristen Matthews, Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail
• Gujarat Giants Women's Expected Key Players: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5: Winner Prediction

Coming off from a loss, MI Women will be a bit underconfident to take on a winning wave rider Gujarat Giants. However, MI looks strong on paper and given the overall domination and head-to-head records, it is safe to say that MIW will win the match against GGW.

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