GGW vs MIW Match Prediction, Betting Tips & Standings
The fifth match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 features Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) and Mumbai Indians Women (MIW). Gujarat comes into the match with momentum after securing their first win of the season, while Mumbai Indians will look to bounce back following their defeat to Delhi Capitals Women. With both teams arriving with contrasting results, let’s break down the prediction for this exciting clash.
Gujarat Giants Women Preview:
After a narrow loss in the season opener, Gujarat Giants Women made a strong recovery, defeating UP Warriorz by 6 wickets. While they will be confident from their performance, their biggest challenge remains: they’ve never beaten Mumbai Indians. Captain Ashleigh Gardner will need her key batters, including Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt, to deliver solid contributions. The bowling department, led by Deandra Dottin and Sayali Satghare, must deliver early breakthroughs, while spin bowlers Priya Mishra and Kashvee Gautam will need to control the middle overs.
Mumbai Indians Women Preview:
Mumbai Indians Women will be keen to bounce back after their loss to Delhi Capitals. With a formidable batting lineup featuring Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia, and Nat Sciver-Brunt, Mumbai has the firepower to dominate. Captain Harman Preet Kaur will be looking for a team effort across both batting and bowling. The bowling attack, spearheaded by Shabnim Ismail and Saika Ishaque, will aim to make early breakthroughs, while Matthews and Sciver-Brunt will play crucial roles in the middle overs.
Pitch Conditions and Weather:
The Kotambi Cricket Stadium in Vadodara is known for its batting-friendly conditions, where high-scoring games are the norm. The pitch will offer true pace and bounce, favoring the batters, though bowlers will have to be sharp to make inroads. Teams winning the toss are expected to bowl first, as chasing has been the preferred strategy in recent games here.
GGW vs MIW Toss Prediction:
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first, as chasing totals has proven to be successful in this venue.
Final Match Prediction:
Despite Gujarat Giants’ recent victory, Mumbai Indians Women’s superior depth in both batting and bowling gives them the advantage. Gujarat will have to overcome their mental block, as they’ve never managed to beat Mumbai. With Mumbai’s well-rounded squad, we predict Mumbai Indians Women to emerge victorious in this contest.
Winning Prediction: Mumbai Indians Women to win.