In a high-stakes clash at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat Giants have fired up the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a commanding batting display. Captain Ashley Gardner and Georgia Wareham unleashed a fiery partnership to propel their side to 167 for 4, handing Mumbai Indians a challenging 168-run target in the 19th match.
Both teams are desperate to keep playoff dreams alive, making this Friday night showdown crucial. Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the tone early with openers Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine adding 21 runs in just 2.2 overs for the first wicket. Mooney fell for a quick 5, but Anushka Sharma joined Devine to stitch a vital 48-run stand off 43 balls.
Sharma’s aggressive 33 came off 31 balls, featuring four boundaries and a six, before Devine departed for 25 from 21 deliveries. The real fireworks came from Gardner and Wareham, who forged an unbeaten 71-run alliance in 43 balls for the fourth wicket. Gardner smashed 46 off 28 balls with seven fours and a six, while Wareham remained not out on 44 from 26 balls, including four fours and two sixes.
Mumbai Indians’ Amelia Kerr was the standout bowler with 2-26, supported by Shabnim Ismail and Nat Sciver-Brunt with one wicket each. Harmanpreet Kaur’s MI lineup features heavy hitters like Hayley Matthews, Sajana Sajeevan, and Kerr, while Gardner’s Giants boasted Mooney, Devine, Sharma, Wareham, and a mix of domestic stars.
As MI chase 168, the pressure is on. Can they overhaul the total under the lights, or will Giants’ momentum carry them to victory? The playoff race hangs in the balance.