Gujarat Giants Claims First Victory Over Mumbai Indians Women in WPL 2026
In a thrilling encounter, the Gujarat Giants marked their first-ever win against the Mumbai Indians Women in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). This significant achievement came during a crucial match that they needed to win to keep their tournament hopes alive. The game took place on January 30, 2026, at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, where Gujarat triumphed over the defending champions by 11 runs.
Facing a target of 168 runs, the Mumbai Indians women faced challenges right from the start. While captain Harmanpreet Kaur shone with an impressive score of 82* off 48 balls, the rest of the team struggled to get going. Gujarat’s bowlers, particularly Sophie Devine and Georgia Wareham, each took two wickets, restricting MI to 156/7 in their 20 overs.
This victory marked a turning point for the Gujarat Giants, ending their long winless streak against the Mumbai Indians, who had previously beaten them in eight consecutive matches. With this win, Gujarat climbed to second place in the points table and secured a spot in the Eliminator, bringing them closer to the finals.
Gujarat’s innings faced a rocky start as they lost Beth Mooney early for just 5 runs. However, Anushka Sharma and Sophie Devine steadied the ship with a crucial 48-run partnership for the second wicket. Anushka scored 33 runs before getting out, and soon after, Devine followed, leaving them at 71/3 after 10 overs.
Georgia Wareham then teamed up with captain Ashleigh Gardner to build a solid partnership, adding 71 runs off just 43 balls. Gardner narrowly missed a half-century, scoring 46 runs before being stumped. Wareham finished the innings strong, remaining not out on 44, helping Gujarat post a total of 167/4.
Despite the loss, the Mumbai Indians still have a chance to qualify for the next stage. Their fate now hinges on the outcome of the upcoming match against Delhi Capitals. If MI wins, they will secure their place in the Eliminator alongside Gujarat. However, if they lose, the qualification will depend on net run rates.
As it stands, Mumbai has a net run rate of +0.059, while UP Warriorz sits lower at -1.146, keeping the competition tight as the tournament progresses.
