WPL 2024: Match 16, GUJ-W vs MUM-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between GUJ-W vs MUM-W ?

In this article, we will be analyzing the GUJ-W vs MUM-W Match Prediction for the WPL 2024 Match 16 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Saturday, March 09. Game 16 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2024 will witness the clash between Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W) and Mumbai Indians (MUM-W). The match will be contested at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Saturday, March 9.

Gujarat have only opened their account in the ongoing season, outplaying Royal Challengers Bangalore by 19 runs in their previous outing. They have had a terrible start to the campaign, having lost the first four games, and are currently languishing at the bottom of the five-team points table. Mumbai, the defending champions, have overcome UP Warriorz in their last encounter. They are currently holding second position with four wins from six games.

Match Details:

Pitch Report:

The surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi was generally known to produce slow and low wickets. However, it underwent a major transformation before the 2023 ODI World Cup and the wickets have turned into batters paradise. Therefore, a high-scoring encounter can be expected on this ground. The toss winning captain is likely to opt to bowl first, as chasing could be relatively easy at this venue.

Head-to-Head Record:

Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Giants Women (GUJ-W)

Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (c, wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Veda Krishnamurthy, Kathryn Bryce, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam MD

Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W)

Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Pooja Vastrakar, Humaira Kazi, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

Probable Best Batter of the Match:

Amelia Kerr could be the standout batter in the clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians. The star all-rounder has been key for Mumbai since the beginning of the competition. She is the side’s leading run-scorer and third overall, having scored 174 runs in six games at an average of 34.8 and a strike rate of 138.09. With the ball, she has picked up seven wickets at an economy rate of 9.05.

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Probable Best Bowler of the Match:

Tanuja Kanwar is currently leading the wickets chart for Gujarat Giants. She has so far claimed seven wickets in five games at an average of 19.71 and an economy rate of 8.11. The slow left-arm bowler is expected to showcase her bowling prowess in their forthcoming game.

Today’s Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians women to win the match

Scenario 1

Gujarat Giants Women win the toss and bowl

Power Play score – 45-55

First Innings- 170-190

Mumbai Indians Women win the match

Scenario 2

Mumbai Indians Women win the toss and bowl

Power Play Score – 40-50

First Innings – 160-170

Mumbai Indians Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.