Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants Eye Final Spot as Women’s Premier League Enters Decisive Phase | Cricbuzz.com

### Women’s Premier League: Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants on the Brink of Final

With the Women’s Premier League 2025 rapidly approaching its climax, the contest for a spot in the final intensifies as the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Giants (GG) prepare for a pivotal encounter.

Both teams have secured their respective playoff positions prior to the conclusion of the league stage. Nonetheless, the forthcoming match on Monday holds significant weight as it may well determine the inaugural finalist of the tournament.

Remarkably, the Gujarat Giants, having lingered at the bottom of the standings just a few matches ago—a position reminiscent of their last two campaigns—made a spectacular resurgence by clinching three consecutive victories. This achievement propels them into a dynamic contest with perennial powerhouses, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, for the esteemed top position.

For the Giants, the scenario is straightforward: a defeat against the MI would lead them to an Eliminator match. Conversely, a victory by a margin of 17 runs or successfully chasing down a target within 18 overs (contingent upon an initial score of 180) would see them overshadow the Delhi Capitals on Net Run Rate, potentially securing a direct pathway to the final. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, positioned third, could bolster their standing with a triumph over the Giants. Even in the event of a loss, they retain an additional opportunity to vie for the top spot.

As the competition transitions to its most batting conducive venue, the flat pitches are expected to diminish the influence of the bowlers. Both teams are under pressure to activate their batting prowess, a dimension wherein Gujarat has exhibited inconsistency and Mumbai is yet to fully unleash their capabilities. The timing is opportune for both squads to assert their batting authority, particularly on MI’s home ground, as they aim to conclude the tournament on a high note.

**Fixture Details:**
– **Date & Time:** Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
– **Venue:** Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
– **Expectation:** Anticipate a batting-friendly surface with potential dew playing a part, making the toss a strategic component. Should the batting line-ups remain resilient, a run-fest is almost certain.

**Team Updates:**

**Mumbai Indians:** Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, MI has experimented by elevating Amelia Kerr in the batting order to incorporate a left-handed option, Yastika Bhatia, in the middle overs. This strategy has shown its dual benefits and is likely to be retained against the Giants.

**Probable XI:**
– Hayley Matthews
– Amelia Kerr
– Nat Sciver-Brunt
– Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
– Yastika Bhatia
– S Sajana
– Amanjot Kaur
– G Kamilini
– Sanskriti Gupta
– Shabnim Ismail
– Parunika Sisodia

**Gujarat Giants:** Riding on the momentum of their best performance across three seasons, the Giants are expected to maintain their current strategies for this decisive match, with a possible promotion for Pheobe Litchfield in the batting order.

**Probable XI:**
– Beth Mooney
– Harleen Deol
– Phoebe Litchfield
– Ashleigh Gardner
– Deandra Dottin
– Dayalan Hemalatha
– Kashvee Gautam
– Bharti Fulmali
– Meghna Singh
– Tanuja Kanwar
– Priya Mishra

Let the captivating contest unfold as these formidable teams clash for a coveted place in the final.