The race for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs reaches a fever pitch as the Gujarat Giants host the defending champions, Mumbai Indiansat the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. With the league stage winding down, this is more than just a game, it’s a battle for survival and momentum.

The Gujarat Giants currently sit in a strong position, 2nd on the points table with 8 points, but their destiny is far from sealed. A win tomorrow guarantees them a playoff spot. However, a loss would leave them vulnerable to the chasing pack, including the very team they face.

Mumbai Indiansthe two-time champions, have had a rollercoaster season. After a shaky middle phase, they revived their campaign with a statement win over table-toppers RCB. Sitting at 3rd with 6 points, a victory here is non-negotiable if they want to keep their title defense on track without relying on complex net run rate math.

GG-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Match details

• Date and Time: January 30; 07:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodra

GG-W vs MI-W, Head-to-Head Record in WPL

Matches played: 8| Mumbai Indians won: 8| Gujarat Giants won: 0 | No result: 0

BCA Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara is expected to be a high-clay, black-soil surface, which often results in a lower and slower bounce as the match progresses. While the track is generally flat and favours batters who play straight, the grip available for spinners makes the middle overs a tactical battleground. Early on, pacers can expect some swing with the new ball under the lights, but the primary factor remains the evening dew. This moisture often makes the ball difficult to grip for the side bowling second, tipping the scales significantly in favor of the team chasing.

Squads

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasishta, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth

Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Yastika Bhatia, Kim Garth, Titas Sadhu, Ayushi Soni, Shivani Singh, Happy Kumari

GG-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Mumbai Indians Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Gujarat Giants Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Gujarat Giants Women’s total score: 160-170

Case 2:

• Gujarat Giants Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Mumbai Indians Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• Mumbai Indians Women’s total score: 180-190

Match result: Team bowling first to win the match.

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