‘The last league match of the season brings high drama and big pressure. Both Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants must win this game to qualify for the Eliminator.
- Win → Direct entry into the Eliminator
- Lose → Wait nearly 48 hours and depend on other match results
This makes the contest a virtual knockout.
Why This Match Is So Important
This WPL season has been one of the closest ever. Even on the final day, four teams are still in the race for playoffs. This match could decide at least one playoff spot.
For Mumbai Indians, this situation is unusual. They are two-time champions and usually qualify early.
For Gujarat Giants, this is a rare chance—they usually know their fate before the last match.
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Played | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 8 |
| Gujarat Giants | 8 | 0 |
Gujarat Giants have never beaten Mumbai Indians in WPL history.
But if there was ever a perfect time to change that, this is it.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants (Match 19) |
| Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi |
Pitch & Conditions: What to Expect
- Batting has become easier as the season progressed
- Teams are scoring bigger totals
- Winning the toss has not given any clear advantage
Expect a competitive, high-pressure game with runs on the board.
Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Giants Team News
The Giants have tried many combinations this season. For this final league match, major changes are unlikely.
Probable XI – Gujarat Giants
| Players |
|---|
| Beth Mooney |
| Sophie Devine |
| Anushka Sharma |
| Ash Gardner (C) |
| Georgia Wareham |
| Bharti Fulmali |
| Kanika Ahuja |
| Kashvee Gautam |
| Tanuja Kanwar |
| Renuka Thakur |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad |
Mumbai Indians Team News
Mumbai Indians may think about bringing Nicola Carey back, but team balance might not allow it.
Probable XI – Mumbai Indians
| Players |
|---|
| Hayley Matthews |
| S Sajana |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) |
| Amelia Kerr |
| Amanjot Kaur |
| Rahil Fordous |
| Poonam Khemnar |
| Sanskriti Gupta |
| Shabnim Ismail |
| Vaishnavi Sharma |
What the Captains Said
Ash Gardner (Gujarat Giants Captain):
“We haven’t had the best record against Mumbai Indians. Hopefully, we can change that and go into the final with confidence.”
Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians Captain):
“This is our fourth year playing together, so we understand each other very well. Whenever MI is under pressure, someone always steps up.”
Read more: WPL 2026: Points Table and Match Results
- Mumbai Indians: Experience, winning habit, and strong match-winners
- Gujarat Giants: Hungry to break the losing streak and create history
With an Eliminator spot on the line, expect nerves, intensity, and big moments. One team celebrates tonight. The other waits and hopes.
