The Women’s Premier League (WPL) Season 3 Eliminator is set to take place on March 13, 2025, featuring a high-stakes clash between Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) and Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. The winner of this crucial match will advance to the final on March 15, 2025, where they will face Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) for the WPL 2025 trophy.
If you’re looking for the best Dream11 team predictions, pitch report, match time, and live streaming details, you’ve come to the right place!
Match Details
- Teams: Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) vs Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W)
- Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Stage: Eliminator (Winner advances to the final)
Pitch Report – Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Pitch Characteristics:
- The Brabourne Stadium pitch is a balanced surface, known for its consistent bounce and good carry.
- It tends to favor batters early on, allowing aggressive stroke play, but spinners and seamers can extract some movement as the game progresses.
- The average first innings score at this venue in WPL 2025 has been around 160-170 runs, making it a high-scoring ground.
Dew Factor & Weather Conditions:
- Dew could play a crucial role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier.
- Weather: Clear skies, temperature ranging between 28-32°C, and humidity at 30-40%. No rain is expected.
Toss Impact:
- Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, considering the dew factor.
Squads for Both Teams
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) Squad
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Jintimani Kalita, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari, Saika Ishaque, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon
Gujarat Giants Women (GG-W) Squad
Beth Mooney(wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Meghna Singh, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Prakashika Naik, Shabnam Md Shakil, Mannat Kashyap, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Laura Wolvaardt
Dream11 Tips – Key Players to Watch Out For
Wicketkeepers:
✅ Beth Mooney (GG-W) – The highest run-getter for GG-W (235 runs in 7 matches), a must-have for her consistency.
✅ Yastika Bhatia (MI-W) – A steady batter who can provide crucial middle-order runs.
Batters:
✅ Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) – MI-W’s captain has been in top form in big matches (230+ runs in WPL 2023).
✅ Phoebe Litchfield (GG-W) – A rising star in the batting lineup for GG-W.
All-Rounders (Most Valuable Picks):
✅ Hayley Matthews (MI-W) – One of the best fantasy picks! (181 runs & 9 wickets in 6 matches) – 🔥 Ideal Captain Choice.
✅ Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) – Consistently contributes with bat and ball (235 runs & 7 wickets in 7 matches) – 🔥 Another Captaincy Option.
✅ Ashleigh Gardner (GG-W) – Key player for GG-W (235 runs & 7 wickets in 7 matches).
✅ Amelia Kerr (MI-W) – Top leg-spinner (10 wickets in 6 matches, including a 5-wicket haul).
✅ Deandra Dottin (GG-W) – A strong all-rounder (132 runs & 9 wickets in 7 matches).
Bowlers:
✅ Shabnim Ismail (MI-W) – A fast bowler who excels in powerplay overs.
✅ Tanuja Kanwar (GG-W) – A reliable left-arm orthodox bowler with key middle-over wickets.
✅ Saika Ishaque (MI-W) – Can be a game-changer in spin-friendly conditions.
Dream11 Suggested Team for MI-W vs GG-W (WPL Season 3 Eliminator)
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Beth Mooney (GG-W) |
| Batters | Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W), Phoebe Litchfield (GG-W) |
| All-Rounders | Hayley Matthews (MI-W) (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) (VC), Ashleigh Gardner (GG-W), Amelia Kerr (MI-W), Deandra Dottin (GG-W) |
| Bowlers | Shabnim Ismail (MI-W), Tanuja Kanwar (GG-W), Saika Ishaque (MI-W) |
🔹 Captain: Hayley Matthews (MI-W)
🔹 Vice-Captain: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W)
👉 Balanced team strategy: 6 MI-W players (favourites) + 5 GG-W players (potential game-changers).
Match Time & Live Streaming Details
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Expected Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours (ending by 10:30 – 11:00 PM IST)
📺 TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Sports18 channels in India)
📡 Online Streaming: JioCinema & Hotstar (Free streaming for WPL 2025 matches)
🗣 Commentary Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and more.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Form Guide:
🔥 MI-W is unbeaten (6-0) against GG-W and enters the Eliminator in red-hot form.
🔥 GG-W needs a special performance from Beth Mooney, Gardner, and Litchfield to challenge MI-W’s dominance.
Who Has the Edge?
✔️ MI-W has a 65-70% chance of winning, based on form, experience, and past record.
✔️ GG-W’s only hope is if their top order fires and bowlers strike early.
⚡ Final Verdict: MI-W is the favourite to win and advance to the WPL 2025 final against Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) on March 15, 2025.