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Mumbai Indians will take on Gujarat Giants. [Source - WPL/x.com]
It's the battle between two formidable sides as Mumbai Indians take on Gujarat Giants in the upcoming match 19 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL). The big-ticket clash will take place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Mumbai Indians has been a dominating side as they seal yet another WPL playoffs spot, their third in a row. They are currently placed third in the points table with four wins and a couple of losses.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants have punched above their waist as they qualified for the knockouts stage for the first time in WPL history. They will be looking to sustain their winning streak and finish the league stage at the top of the table.
MI vs GG: Historical Overview In WPL
Mumbai Indians have come up against Gujarat Giants in a total of five WPL matches till date. The 2023 champions have the clear upper hand, as they have managed to win each of their five games against the Giants, including one earlier this season.
Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants Playing XIs In Last Match
Mumbai Indians’ playing XI in last match
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail and Parunika Sisodia.
Gujarat Giants’ playing XI in last match
Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Deandra Dottin, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Meghna Singh, Tanuja Kanwar and Priya Mishra.
Top Run-Scorers in MI Vs GG Previous Match
Nat Sciver Brunt - 57 runs
The ever consistent Nat Sciver-Brunt was the star with the bat for Mumbai Indians in their last win over Gujarat Giants. The English all-rounder scored a magnificent 57 off 39 and helped her side to chase down the target with less than 3 overs to spare.
Harleen Deol - 32 runs
It was an underwhelming batting performance from Gujarat Giants in their last meeting against the Mumbai Indians. Harleen Deol was the only batter who showed some fight as she scored 32 runs in 31 deliveries.
Kashvee Gautam - 20 runs
In what was a low-scoring encounter between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians last time, Kashvee Gautam was the third highest run-scorer in the match with a 15-ball 20, highlighting the poor day Gujarat had that day with the bat.
Top Wicket-Takers In MI vs GG Previous Match
Hayley Matthews - 3 wickets
Hayley Matthews was the pick of the bowler in the earlier group stage game between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians. The pace-bowling all-rounder took 3 wickets and conceded just 16 in her four overs in that match.
Kashvee Gautam - 2 wickets
After fighting it out with the bat, Kashvee Gautam took two crucial wickets with the ball to keep Gujarat Giants in the game. However, Mumbai chased down the total without breaking any sweat as Kashvee finished the game with 2/15 in her 3.
Amelia Kerr - 2 wickets
Amelia Kerr has been a consistent performer with her leg spin as she is currently the highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians this season. In six games so far, Amelia has scalped 10 wickets at an average of 15.30, which also includes 2 wickets against the Giants.
MI vs GG Key Stats
Mumbai Indians’ Key Records
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is currently the second highest run-scorer this season - 309 runs at an average of 77.25 across 6 matches.
- Harmanpreet Kaur enjoys batting against Gujarat Giants in WPL - 261 runs (highest), 87 average, 172.85 strike-rate in five innings.
- Amelia Kerr has taken a wicket every 9.56 balls against Gujarat Giants in WPL - 9 wickets, 9.33 average.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is yet to get dismissed inside the powerplay this season - 88 runs, 146.58 strike-rate and zero dismissals.
- Mumbai Indians has the worst team in the death overs in this year’s WPL - 99 runs, 113.79 strike-rate and 7.62 average.
- Hayley Matthews is the highest wicket-taker in WPL matches at Brabourne Stadium - 4 matches, 10 wickets, 8 average and 9.30 strike-rate.
Gujarat Giants’ Key Records
- Gujarat Giants have won their last three games on the trot.
- Ashleigh Gardner has been the star batter for Gujarat Giants this season - 235 runs, 39.17 average and 165.49 strike-rate.
- However, Gardner’s batting numbers are not that impressive against Mumbai Indians in WPL history - 32 runs, 8 average, 78.05 strike-rate.
- Beth Mooney was struggling to make runs but has contributed with two back to back important innings (44 and 96*) in the last two games.
- Kashvee Gautam has been the pick of the bowlers for Gujarat Giants this season - 9 wickets, 15.33 average and 15.33 strike-rate.
- Gujarat Giants has been the worst batting side inside the powerplay in this year’s WPL - 14 dismissals (highest), 16.29 average and 90.48 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In MI vs GG
- Looking at the kind of form Nat Sciver-Brunt is in, she might become the first Mumbai Indian’s player to complete 900 WPL runs if she scores 87 runs in this match.
- Gujarat Giants might be in the best form to get their first win against Mumbai Indians in WPL history.
- Hayley Matthews will become the highest wicket-taker in WPL history if she manages to take a 5-wicket haul in this match.
Conclusion
With two of the in-form teams coming up against each other, it promises to be a breathtaking return of WPL in the city of Mumbai after a period of two years.
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