Gujarat, once languishing at the bottom of the table, have staged a remarkable turnaround with three consecutive wins—their best run across three seasons. Now, a victory by a margin of 17 runs or a successful chase within 18 overs (if MI scores 180) could propel them directly into the final, edging Delhi Capitals on Net Run Rate. Mumbai, currently third, can move into pole position with a win—and even in defeat, their playoff hopes remain alive with one more match in hand.
The Brabourne pitch offers an exciting contest. With short square boundaries (58m and 52m) and a 68m straight hit, coupled with a hard red-soil surface that offers carry, batters are expected to dominate. There’s some help for seamers due to the light grass covering, but scores between 180-200 look par according to Mithali Raj. Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings, making the toss a critical factor.
Mumbai are likely to continue with their experimental batting order, using Amelia Kerr as a floater. Gujarat, meanwhile, may consider promoting Phoebe Litchfield to further boost their top order. Expect a high-octane battle as both sides aim to lock in a spot in the WPL 2025 final.
