The upcoming WPL 2025 Eliminator match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians is shaping up to be a classic David versus Goliath showdown. Mumbai Indians, a dominant force in the competition, have consistently made it to the knockout stages in each of the three editions so far. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants have reached the knockout stage for the first time, making this clash even more intriguing.

In their previous encounter, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious against Gujarat Giants, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch at the Brabourne Stadium. Both teams have key players who have been in good form throughout the season. Despite some challenges in their opening combination, Gujarat Giants have relied on the likes of Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner, and Harleen Deol to lead their batting charge.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup led by Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur. Their bowling attack, particularly the spinners, has been effective in previous matches, giving them a slight edge over Gujarat Giants in the upcoming match.

With a history of lopsided contests between the two teams, Gujarat Giants will be looking to turn the tables and secure their spot in the title clash against Delhi Capitals. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 PM IST at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Fans can expect a high-scoring and thrilling encounter between these two formidable teams. The probable XI for the upcoming match includes players like Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Deandra Dottin, Bharti Fulmali, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, and Priya Mishra. Did you know that MI’s international spin duo of Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews have taken 47% of the wickets against GG in six games across seasons? Harmanpreet has a good record against her GG counterpart Ash Gardner, averaging 44.6 and scoring 223 runs at a strike rate of 163.97 in 27 innings. Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet are the leading run-scorers at the venue, followed closely by GG captain Gardner. The statistics show the strong performances of these players in previous matchups. The information is provided by Cricbuzz. Additionally, related stories and updates can be found on their platform.

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