Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2025. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur followed the tournament trend, where chasing teams have won all matches. Mumbai made two key changes in the match, handing debuts to G Kamalini and Parunika Sisodia, replacing Jintimani Kalita and Saika Ishaque. Both debutants were part of India’s Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning squad earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants remained unchanged from their previous win against UP Warriorz. Ashleigh Gardner admitted she would have bowled first but was confident of defending a 200-plus total. Mumbai, holding a 4-0 record against Gujarat Giants, aimed to secure their first win after a last-ball loss to Delhi Capitals. Playing at home, the Giants had one win and one loss this season. The match was set on a fresh surface, making the powerplay crucial for both teams. RCB aggressively pushed the scorecard in the Powerplay yesterday against Delhi Capitals and won the match comfortably.
First Innings Analysis – Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians (WPL 2025, Match 5)
1. Gujarat Giants’ Batting Collapse in Powerplay
Gujarat Giants had a disastrous start, losing key wickets early. Beth Mooney fell for just 1 run off 3 balls, caught behind off Nat Sciver-Brunt. Laura Wolvaardt followed soon, managing only 4 off 7 balls before falling to Shabnim Ismail. Dayalan Hemalatha also couldn’t settle, getting dismissed for 9 off 11 balls. Within the first 6 overs, Gujarat Giants had lost four batters for just 28 runs. The early strikes by Mumbai Indians’ bowlers put Gujarat Giants under immense pressure. Their inability to form partnerships hurt their overall innings. Ashleigh Gardner, the captain, tried counterattacking but managed just 10 off 10 balls. Losing wickets regularly in the powerplay meant Gujarat had to play cautiously in the middle overs.
2. Harleen Deol’s Fighting Knock Provided Some Stability
Harleen Deol was the only batter who showed some resistance in Gujarat’s innings. She played a crucial knock, scoring 32 off 31 balls with four boundaries. Her innings were built on patience and sensible shot selection. She tried to anchor the innings while wickets kept tumbling at the other end. However, she lacked support from other middle-order batters. Deandra Dottin, known for her aggressive batting, failed to make an impact. She scored only 7 off six balls before being stumped off Amelia Kerr’s bowling. Harleen’s dismissal in the 17th over was the final blow to Gujarat’s chances of posting a substantial total.
3. Lower-Order Contributions Helped Gujarat Reach 120
Despite losing wickets regularly, Gujarat’s lower order added some valuable runs. Kashvee Gautam played an aggressive cameo, scoring 20 off 15 balls, including two fours and a six. Her intent to accelerate was clear, but Hayley Matthews dismissed her. Tanuja Kanwar (13 off 12) and Sayali Satghare (13 off 11) provided late contributions. Their quick runs ensured Gujarat Giants crossed the 100-run mark. However, they finished with an under-par total of 120/10 in 20 overs. The lack of partnerships in the middle overs made it difficult for them to set a challenging target.
4. Mumbai Indians’ Bowlers Dominate the Innings
Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack was clinical and disciplined. Hayley Matthews was the standout performer, taking three wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. She bowled in the middle overs and dismantled Gujarat’s batting lineup. Nat Sciver-Brunt was equally effective, picking up 2 wickets for 26 runs.
Shabnim Ismail’s early breakthrough helped set the tone, and she finished with 1/17 in 4 overs. Amelia Kerr also chipped in with 2 wickets for 22 runs, keeping the pressure on Gujarat. Mumbai’s bowlers controlled Gujarat’s run rate, allowing just six boundaries and three sixes in the entire innings. Their disciplined performance ensured that Gujarat never got momentum, restricting them to a below-par total of 120 runs.
Gujarat Giants Women  (20 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | ||||
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Beth Mooney â€
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c Gupta b Nat Sciver-Brunt | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | |||
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Laura WolvaardtÂ
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c Sajana b Ismail | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 | |||
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Dayalan HemalathaÂ
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c Kerr b Matthews | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 81.81 | |||
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Ashleigh Gardner (c)
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c Sajana b Nat Sciver-Brunt | 10 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 | |||
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Harleen DeolÂ
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c Matthews b AB Kaur | 32 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 103.22 | |||
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Deandra DottinÂ
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st †Bhatia b Kerr | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.66 | |||
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Kashvee GautamÂ
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c †Bhatia b Matthews | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 | |||
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Simran ShaikhÂ
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c Kerr b Matthews | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 37.50 | |||
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Tanuja KanwarÂ
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c Gupta b Kerr | 13 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 | |||
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Sayali SatghareÂ
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not out | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 | |||
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Priya MishraÂ
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run out (Gupta/AB Kaur) | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 | |||
| Extras | (lb 2, nb 1, w 3) | 6 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 6.00)
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120 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-6 (Beth Mooney, 1.2 ov), 2-14 (Laura Wolvaardt, 2.5 ov), 3-16 (Dayalan Hemalatha, 3.3 ov), 4-28 (Ashleigh Gardner, 5.6 ov), 5-43 (Deandra Dottin, 8.2 ov), 6-67 (Kashvee Gautam, 11.3 ov), 7-79 (Simran Shaikh, 13.2 ov), 8-103 (Harleen Deol, 16.5 ov), 9-103 (Tanuja Kanwar, 17.1 ov), 10-120 (Priya Mishra, 19.6 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Shabnim Ismail
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4 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Nat Sciver-Brunt
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4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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Hayley Matthews
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4 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 4.00 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Amelia Kerr
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4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Parunika Sisodia
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2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10.00 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Amanjot Kaur
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2 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 8.50 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Second Innings Analysis
Mumbai Indians Women cautiously started their chase of 121 runs, but Gujarat Giants made an early breakthrough. Hayley Matthews, who looked in decent touch with a few boundaries, fell for 17 off 19 balls. She misjudged a short delivery from Tanuja Kanwar, failing to get enough power on her shot. Harleen Deol took a comfortable catch at square leg, giving Gujarat their first breakthrough.
Before her dismissal, Matthews had played some elegant strokes, including two well-placed boundaries. She started aggressively, sweeping Ashleigh Gardner for a four in the opening. She followed it up with a stylish lofted shot over backward square leg. However, Gujarat’s disciplined bowling, especially from Kanwar and Deandra Dottin, restricted her shot-making.
Matthews’ wicket came at a crucial time, putting early pressure on Mumbai Indians. Yastika Bhatia and the middle order were now responsible for steadying the innings and chasing down the target efficiently.
Priya Mishra Removes Yastika Bhatia as Gujarat Giants Fight Back
End of over 7 runs • 1 wicket  |  MI-W: 46/2  |   CRR: 6.57 • RRR: 5.76 • Need 75 runs from 78b
Kashvee Gautam Strikes as Harmanpreet Kaur Falls LBW for 4
Gujarat Giants got a massive breakthrough as Kashvee Gautam trapped Harmanpreet Kaur LBW for just 4 runs. The Mumbai Indians captain, who had just arrived at the crease, looked to flick a delivery angled into the stumps. However, she missed it entirely and was struck flush on the front pad. The umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger, and Harmanpreet walked off without reviewing. This wicket came at a crucial time for Gujarat, giving them two quick dismissals. With Mumbai needing 66 runs off 72 balls, Gujarat still had a chance to shift the momentum in their favour.
Strategic Timeout Score is End of over 8 runs • 1 wicket    |    MI-W: 55/3    |  CRR: 6.87 • RRR: 5.50 • Need 66 runs from 72b
Second Innings Scorecard
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hayley MatthewsÂ
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c Deol b Kanwar | 17 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 89.47 | ||
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Yastika Bhatia â€
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c Wolvaardt b Priya Mishra | 8 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 | ||
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Nat Sciver-BruntÂ
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b Priya Mishra | 57 | 39 | 55 | 11 | 0 | 146.15 | ||
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Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
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lbw b Gautam | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | ||
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Amelia KerrÂ
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lbw b Gautam | 19 | 20 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 95.00 | ||
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Sajeevan SajanaÂ
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not out | 10 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 166.66 | ||
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G KamaliniÂ
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not out | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 400.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 2, w 1) | 3 | |||||||
| Total |
16.1 Ov (RR: 7.54)
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122/5 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Amanjot Kaur,Â
Sanskriti Gupta,Â
Shabnim Ismail,Â
Parunika SisodiaÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-22 (Hayley Matthews, 3.4 ov), 2-46 (Yastika Bhatia, 6.6 ov), 3-55 (Harmanpreet Kaur, 7.5 ov), 4-100 (Amelia Kerr, 14.1 ov), 5-114 (Nat Sciver-Brunt, 15.5 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
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Ashleigh Gardner
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3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Tanuja Kanwar
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3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Deandra Dottin
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3.1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.00 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Priya Mishra
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4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10.00 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Kashvee Gautam
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3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5.00 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
