Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W) are set to face a tough challenge against Mumbai Indians (MI-W) after suffering a heavy defeat in their previous match against Delhi Capitals. Mumbai, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been in great form and are on the verge of securing a spot in the final. Gujarat, on the other hand, have struggled with just one win in their four matches and sit second-last in the points table with the worst net run rate.
In their previous encounter, Mumbai dominated Gujarat and won by a massive margin of 143 runs. Gujarat will need to up their game and break Mumbai's winning streak if they want to stay in contention for a place in the Eliminator clash.
Gujarat Giants' predicted XI for the match against Mumbai Indians includes Sabbhineni Meghana and Sophia Dunkley as openers. Laura Wolvaardt, who was signed up as a replacement for the injured Beth Mooney, made her debut in the last match but was dismissed for just one run. Sophia Dunkley, who played a match-winning knock of 65 against RCB, may get a call-up for the upcoming game against Mumbai.
The middle order has been a concern for Gujarat as they have struggled to get going in their previous matches. Harleen Deol has been the leading run-scorer for the side, but inconsistency and lack of support from her teammates have hindered her performance. Dayalan Hemalatha and Sushma Verma will need to step up and score big against a strong Mumbai bowling unit.
Georgia Wareham tried to build a crucial innings against Delhi after losing two quick wickets, but was unable to perform under pressure and scored only 22 off 25 balls. All-rounders Ashleigh Gardner, Sneh Rana (c), and Kim Garth will be vital for Gujarat in countering Mumbai's attack.
Kim Garth and Ashleigh Gardner are the bowlers with the most wickets in the Gujarat Giants team, but they struggled in the last match against Delhi Capitals. Garth did manage to top-score for her team in that game with 32 off 37, and she will hope to play a more significant role in the upcoming match against Mumbai Indians. However, it remains to be seen if they can put up a tough fight against the formidable Mumbai batting lineup.
Gujarat Giants' captain, Sneh Rana, has taken on the responsibility of leading the team after Beth Mooney's exit. While her performances have been underwhelming, her leadership has not been impactful. However, there is still a chance for the team to qualify, and Rana will be eager to turn their fortunes around in the upcoming matches.
Mansi Joshi and Tanuja Kanwar were very expensive in the last match against Delhi Capitals, with Joshi conceding 31 runs in just two overs and Tanuja giving away 27 in her two. The bowling unit has struggled to perform so far, and the duo will need to bounce back and take wickets quickly. However, the Mumbai Indians' strong batting lineup could dent their confidence even further.
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