GJ-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Prediction: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, WPL 2025 Match 5 – Team Updates & Playing XI

Published on: February 17, 2025

GJ-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Prediction: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians, WPL 2025 Match 5 – Team Updates & Playing XI

GJ-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Prediction & Match Preview – WPL 2025, Match 5

The 5th match of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will feature a thrilling contest between Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) and Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W). The match is set to take place at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on February 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. With both teams aiming to secure an important victory early in the tournament, fans can expect an intense battle filled with explosive batting, tight bowling, and strategic gameplay.

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Match Info – GJ-W vs MUM-W, WPL 2025

• Tournament: TATA Women’s Premier League 2025
• Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, 5th Match
• Date & Time: February 18, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
• Stadium Capacity: 30,000

Pitch Report – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

The pitch at Kotambi Stadium generally favors batters in the second innings, making chasing a preferable option. In the first innings, fast bowlers might get some early movement, but as the match progresses, the surface becomes easier for stroke play.
• Batting Advantage: The pitch helps batters more in the second innings. A score of 160+ is considered competitive.
• Bowling Support: Spinners will get more assistance in the second innings, making them key bowlers, especially during the middle overs.
• Toss Factor: Winning the toss and bowling first could be the best strategy due to the advantage for batters later in the game.

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Toss Prediction

• Toss Winner: Mumbai Indians Women
• Decision: Mumbai Indians Women are likely to bowl first to take advantage of the chasing conditions.

Team News – Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women

Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) Team News & Recent Performance

GJ-W won their last match against UP Warriorz by 6 wickets, with standout performances from Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin, and Priya Mishra. Their strong all-rounders and experienced top order make them a formidable side.

Batting Order:

• Openers: Beth Mooney (wk) & Laura Wolvaardt
• Middle Order: Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol
• Finishers: Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar

Bowling Attack:

• Spin Attack: Ashleigh Gardner, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer
• Pace Attack: Deandra Dottin, Kashvee Gautam

Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) Team News & Recent Performance

MUM-W lost their last match against Delhi Capitals by 2 wickets, despite brilliant knocks from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur. Their bowling attack struggled to defend the target, and they will be looking to improve in this match.

Batting Order:

• Openers: Hayley Matthews & Yastika Bhatia (wk)
• Middle Order: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr
• Finishers: Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur

Bowling Attack:

• Spin Attack: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Saika Ishaque
• Pace Attack: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Shabnim Ismail

Predicted Playing 11 – GJ-W vs MUM-W

Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) Playing XI:	Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) Playing XI:
1. Laura Wolvaardt 2. Beth Mooney (wk) 3. Dayalan Hemalatha 4. Ashleigh Gardner (c) 5. Deandra Dottin 6. Harleen Deol 7. Simran Shaikh 8. Tanuja Kanwar 9. Sayali Satghare 10. Priya Mishra 11. Kashvee Gautam	1. Hayley Matthews 2. Yastika Bhatia (wk) 3. Nat Sciver-Brunt 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c) 5. Amelia Kerr 6. Sajeevan Sajana 7. Amanjot Kaur 8. Jintimani Kalita 9. Sanskriti Gupta 10. Shabnim Ismail 11. Saika Ishaque

Key Players to Watch – GJ-W vs MUM-W

Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W)

1. Beth Mooney – A dynamic wicketkeeper-batter who can anchor the innings.
2. Laura Wolvaardt – Reliable opener with a strong technique.
3. Ashleigh Gardner (c) – Star all-rounder, crucial with both bat and ball.
4. Deandra Dottin – Explosive batter and medium pacer.
5. Priya Mishra – Impressive young spinner who took 3 wickets in the last match.
6. Harleen Deol – Handy middle-order batter and part-time bowler.

Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W)

1. Hayley Matthews – Powerful opener and quality spinner.
2.Nat Sciver-Brunt – Star all-rounder who can change the game single-handedly.
3. Harmanpreet Kaur (c) – The captain and a match-winner with the bat.
4. Amelia Kerr – Key leg-spinner and finisher in the batting lineup.
5. Shabnim Ismail – Premier fast bowler with serious pace.

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Best Performing Players in WPL 2025

Top Batters:

1. Hayley Matthews
2. Ashleigh Gardner
3. Nat Sciver-Brunt
4. Deandra Dottin
5. Harmanpreet Kaur
6. Beth Mooney

Top Bowlers:

1. Hayley Matthews
2. Ashleigh Gardner
3. Nat Sciver-Brunt
4. Deandra Dottin
5. Amelia Kerr
6. Priya Mishra
7. Shabnim Ismail

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Captain & Vice-Captain Choices for Dream11

• Best Captain Picks:
• Hayley Matthews
• Ashleigh Gardner
• Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Best Vice-Captain Picks:
• Shabnim Ismail
• Deandra Dottin
• Harmanpreet Kaur
• Beth Mooney

Dream11 Team Prediction – GJ-W vs MUM-W

Wicketkeeper:
• Beth Mooney
• Yastika Bhatia

Batters:
• Harmanpreet Kaur
• Laura Wolvaardt
• Sajeevan Sajana
• Harleen Deol

All-rounders:
• Hayley Matthews
• Ashleigh Gardner
• Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Deandra Dottin

Bowlers:
• Shabnim Ismail
• Priya Mishra

Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams have strong squads, but Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) have a slight edge due to their experienced core of Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, and Nat Sciver-Brunt. However, Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) have a solid all-round unit that can spring a surprise.