GJ-W vs MUM-W Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch Report – WPL 2025, Match 5

GJ-W vs MUM-W, WPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 5 [Source: @mipaltan, @Giant_Cricket/x.com]

Gujarat Giants (GJ-W) will take on the Mumbai Indians (MUM-W) in the fifth match of the WPL 2025. This match will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, India on February 18 at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Preview

The Gujarat Giants have made a steady start to the campaign. So far they have played two games and have looked good as a unit. They lost the first game even after going past the 200 mark, however, the Ashleigh Gardner-led side made a string comeback in the second game and won the match against the UP Warriorz. Currently they are at the second spot in the points table with a net run rate of +0.118.

The Mumbai Indians have not started well. They did fight hard in their first match against the Delhi Capitals but lost a cliff hanger in the end. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will be eager to win this game and get off the mark in the points tally. 

With the WPL being a short and quick tournament, the teams will be eager to stay on the track and build a postive momentum with wins. As both teams are looking for a win, this game promises to be a close one.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Toss Update

Mumbai Indians have won the toss and they will field first.

Gujarat Giants Team Changes: No changes. 
Mumbai Indians Team Changes: P Sisodia and G Kamalini comes in place of Shaika Ishaque and Jintimani Kalita.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Head-to-Head Record In WPL

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Weather And Pitch Report

Weather - The skies are expected to be clear during the game. As predicted by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be around 25°C and there is no chance of rain.

Pitch Report - The pitch has been a bit on the slower side to start with in the last couple of games. While it was an absolute belter at the start of the tournament, as the games have gone by, the bowlers have played a bigger role in deciding the fate of the matches. We can expect a close contest between the bat and the ball in this game.

Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – Records Of Chasing Teams In WPL 2025

Four matches have been played at this venue in this edition of the WPL. In all the four games so far, the team chasing has down. It has looked like the setting in of dew has been a major factor in the games. Keeping the trend of the tournament in mind, the captain winning the toss will look to field first in this game.

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Fantasy Cricket Player Stats

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GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

GJ-W vs MUM-W, Match 5: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Harmanpreet Kaur
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Tanuja Kanwer, Shaika Ishaque, Priya Mishra

Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-captain: Ashleigh Gardner

* G Kamalini in place of Shaika Ishaque

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

GJ-W vs MUM-W, Match 5: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Dayalan Hemlatha
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Tanuja Kanwer, S Gupta

Captain: Amelia Kerr
Vice-captain: Laura Wolvaardt

GJ-W vs MUM-W Match 5 Expert Advice

The advantage has been for the team chasing. So, waiting for the toss and picking up more players from the team fielding first could be a good decision. Looking at the form of the players and playing conditions a 1-2-5-3 combination looks apt for the game.

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