During the sixth game of the Women's Premier League 2026, Ayushi Soni from Gujarat Giants Women created an unwanted history in the tournament, while batting her first innings of the tournament. 

After the defending champions Mumbai Indians Women chose to field first on Tuesday (January 13), Gujarat Giants Women were struggling at 99/4, when the WPL debutant 25-year-old Ayushi Soni joined Georgia Wareham. 

Ayushi Soni became first player to be retired out in WPL history

Ayushi had a 37-run partnership from 35 balls with Gerogia for the fifth wicket, where the no.6 batter and WPL debuatnt scored 11 off 14 balls without any boundary. At the end of the 16th over, the team decided to retire her out. It worked for Giants as Georgia had a crucial 56-run partnership in last 24 balls with Bharti Fulmali for the unbroken sixth wicket, where Bharti scored 36 not out off 15 balls with three fours and three sixes. Georgia scored 43 not out from 33 balls. While Giants managed to score 192/5 in 20 overs, Mumbai Indians chased down the target in 19.2 overs after losing three wickets. 

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It was the first time in the WPL history where a retire out was recorded. Meanwhile, it was the only second time in women's franchise T20 league history to experience a retire out. The first such incident happened during the Manchester Originals vs Northern Superchargers in the Women's Hundred 2024, where the Manchester batter Kathryn Bryce retired out. 

There's no doubt the call was the right one: Gujarat Giants head coach

Talking about the retire out decision for the WPL debutant Ayushi, Giants' head coach Michael Klinger clarified that he made the ultimate decision after understanding the situation.

The GG head coach told in post-match press conference, "So we spoke to Ayushi and Georgia about that 13-over timeout, and spoke to Ayushi about really lifting her rate once we get to the 15th over, because of what we have left in the shed, knowing that Bharti is a really strong hitter, and probably just felt after that 16th over, that was the time to inject Bharti with four overs to go, and we knew we had some batters left."

"In the end, the decision came… actually myself, I was just chatting with our batting coach and then Ashleigh Gardner came over and we discussed it and I made the call. In hindsight it got us probably 20 more runs, so there's no doubt the call was the right one."

Meanwhile, Klinger also confirmed that he spoke with Ayushi about that decision while also praised her for the role of the crucial partnership to settle the team to go for the big in the slog overs.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians Women claimed their second victory in the WPL 2026 after beating Gujarat Giants Women by seven wickets, as Giants suffered their first defeat in the tournament. 

After Mumbai Indians chose to field first, Giants scored 192/5 in 20 overs. In reply, Mumbai Indians chased down the target in 19.2 overs after losing three wickets.

Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali stretched total to 190+

In the first innings, while the opener Sophie Devine (8) was dismissed cheaply, three of their top four batters got starts but failed to capitalise. Another opener Beth Mooney scored 33 off 26 balls, while Kanika Ahuja played a knock of 35 off 18 balls. Also, the skipper Asleigh Gardner lost her wicket for 20 runs off 11 balls.  

While Giants were batting at 136/5 in 16 overs, Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali had a 56-run partnership for the unbroken sixth wicket in the last four overs. Georgia scored 43 not out off 33 balls, and Bharti scored 36 not out off 15 balls with three fours and three sixes. 

In the completion of the 16th over, Ayushi Soni retired out after scoring 11 off 14 balls, as she had a 37-run partnership with Georgia for the fifth wicket. 

Among the six Mumbai Indians bowlers, four bowlers managed to pick up one wicket each.

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Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was Player of the Match for brilliant innings

In reply, Mumbai Indians lost both their openers cheaply inside the powerplay, as Gunalan Kamalini was dismissed for 13 runs and Hayley Matthews scored 22 runs before losing her wicket. 

However, Amanjot Kaur and captain Harmanpreet Kaur set the tone for the chase with their 72-run partnership for the third wicket. Amanjot scored 40 off 26 balls with seven fours before losing her wicket in the 13th over.

MI skipper then had an 84-run partnership with Nicola Carey for the unbroken fourth wicket. Harmanpreet Kaur completed her half-century in 33 balls and carried the innings till the end by scoring 71 not out off 43 balls with seven fours and two sixes. Also, Nicola scored 38 not out off 23 balls with six fours. 

In the final over, MI needed five runs, while Harmanpreet finished the game successfully with a boundary on the second ball of the over. 

The 6th WPL 2026 match between the Mumbai Indians Women and Gujarat Giants Women will take place at Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. The Mumbai Indians team performed well in their last game against the Delhi Capitals Women, winning by a margin of 50 runs. After losing against RCB Women in the season opener, this win comes as a relief for the team.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Giants Women's team has started off well in the tournament with back-to-back wins. The team managed to hold their nerves together during the last game and beat the Delhi Capitals by 4 runs. The team will aim to build on this and maintain the top spot on the points table by winning another game.

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RCB-W vs UPW-W Match Details

• Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 6th Match

• Date: 13th January 2026

• Time: 7.30 PM IST

• Venue: Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

MI-W vs GG-W Weather Report

MI-W vs GG-W Pitch Report

This surface is ideal for batting, with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring match, and both teams will prefer to chase.

Top Batters to Watch – MI-W vs GG-W

• Sophie Devine (GG-W): 133 runs in this tournament 

• Ashleigh Gardner (GG-W): 114 runs in this tournament 

• Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W): 94 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MI-W vs GG-W

• Amelia Kerr (MI-W): 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Nicola Carey (MI-W): 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Devine (GG-W): 4 wickets in this tournament 

MI-W vs GG-W Recent Form

MI-W vs GG-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If MI-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–455

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: GG-W to win

Scenario 2: If GG-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–60

• Predicted Total: 180–190

• Match Result: GG-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

MI-W vs GG-W Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Women 

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta.

Gujarat Giants Women 

Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur.

MI-W vs GG-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Gujarat Giants Women are the favourites to win this Women's Premier League 2026 match. Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Sophie Devine are expected to be the key performers.

MI-W vs GG-W Match FAQs

MI-W vs GG-W Match Preview

MI-W vs GG-W Match Details

Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women – 06th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 13th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MI-W vs GG-W Venue Stats 

MI-W vs GG-W Pitch Report

At Navi Mumbai's Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the wicket is well-balanced. We can expect a level contest between the bat and the ball, with both benefiting greatly from the surface. 

MI-W vs GG-W Weather Report

The evening will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius in Navi Mumbai during the time of the match 

MI-W vs GG-W Last Five Matches

MI-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MI-W vs GG-W Probable Playing XIs:

Gujarat Giants Women Probable Playing XIs

Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur

Mumbai Indians Women Probable Playing XIs

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta 

Topmost Picks for MI-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Gujarat Giants Women

• Sophie Devine – Sophie Devine has carried the batting load for the team, scoring 133 runs in 2 games at an average of 66.50 and a strike rate of 214.54.
• Rajeshwari Gayakwad – Rajeshwari Gayakwad, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 3 wickets in 2 games at an economy rate of 8.25.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians Women

• Harmanpreet Kaur – Harmanpreet Kaur has led the way with 94 runs in 2 matches, averaging 94.00 and scoring 159.85.
• Amelia Kerr – Amelia Kerr led the bowling charge, taking 5 wickets in 2 games at an economy of 4.63.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MI-W vs GG-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine(C), Nat Sciver-Brunt(VC), Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine

Vice-captain – Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

MI-W vs GG-W Probable Winners:

The Gujarat Giants had won their first two games, but their performance against the Mumbai Indians Women had been dismal in the previous three seasons. To stand a chance in this game, the team must mount a strong bowling comeback. Mumbai Indians Women has a strong batting lineup and they've never lost to the Gujarat Giants. It will be an exciting contest, but MI Women have the advantage. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians Women is expected to win this match.

MI-W vs GG-W FAQ

A rematch of the tournament opener comes up with Mumbai Indians still unbeaten, after kicking their tournament off with a high-scoring victory against Gujarat Giants. Things did not go well for Gujarat from then on as they are still in the bottom half of the table, looking for momentum.

MI-W vs GG-W Match Details

Date: March 14th 2023

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Brabourne Stadium

MI-W vs GG-W Weather Report

The Weather at Brabourne Stadium is pretty good for the upcoming game.

Pitch Report

With short boundaries and a good batting track runs should be easier to come by and batting second will be a better option.

MI-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head

Played- 1 | Gujarat Giants- 0 | Mumbai Indians- 1

MI-W vs GG-W Predicted Playing XI

Gujarat Giants Playing XI

Sabbhineni Meghana, Beth Moony, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardener, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sneh Rana, Georgia Wareham, Tanuja Kanwar, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel

Mumbai Indians Playing XI

Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, Priyanka Bala, Yasthika Bhatia, Nat Sciver Brunt, Neelam Bisht, Pooja Vastrakar, Heather Graham, Issy Wong, Sonam Yadav

MI-W vs GG-W Key Players

Harmanpreet Kaur

Fresh of her heartbreaking run-out, Harmanpreet Kaur gears up in another shade of blue. She leads Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises in the T20 circuit, and will be eager to use the upcoming tour as a chance to find a better way to handle pressure.

Sneh Rana

With Beth Moony likely to miss out, Sneh Rana will be taking over the reins. She is a pretty composed cricketer and with a chance of leading a side, it will be interesting to see how she reacts to the challenge.

MI-W vs GG-W Match Tips

Mumbai Indians remain favorites after their previous comprehensive victory and Gujarat’s struggles through the tournament.

Match Prediction: Mumbai Indians Will Win the Match