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Why Is Deandra Dottin Not Playing In Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants WPL 2025 Eliminator?

Aashay Chopade

Deandra Dottin in WPL 2025 (Source:@wplsourish/X.com)Deandra Dottin in WPL 2025 (Source:@wplsourish/X.com)

The much-awaited Eliminator of WPL 2025 is underway with Mumbai Indians taking on Gujarat Giants. Mumbai Indians are playing at home and are favourites to win the game, but Gujarat have played some good cricket and expected them to challenge the inaugural champions.

Deandra Dottin Misses WPL 2025 Encounter Due To Last-Minute Injury

However, the Giants got a big blow just before the toss as their star all-rounder, Deandra Dottin suffered a late injury. It ruled her out of the game and she is a huge loss for Gujarat. Deandra Dottin is one of the most fearsome hitters of the cricket ball and was the most expensive overseas player in the WPL 2025 Auction.

In the eight innings of the WPL 2025, Deandra Dottin has hit 142 runs at a strike-rate of 154.35 and has played plenty of crucial cameos. She has picked nine wickets as well and her experience would have been quite beneficial for Gujarat Giants against the mighty Mumbai Indians. In place of Deandra Dottin, Danielle Gibson has got a game, and it would be interesting to see how she handles the pressure of a big game.

In the two encounters between the two sides this season, Mumbai Indians have won both the games and Gujarat would have to find a way to get past the star-studded MI unit. They have started off well by wining an important toss and Gujarat would back themselves to chase a target on what is expected to be a good batting deck.