Gujarat Giants survived a Harmanpreet Kaur masterclass to defeat Mumbai Indians by 11 runs in a high-stakes WPL 2026 clash at Vadodara’s BCA Stadium. The win secures their place in the February 3 Eliminator, injecting fresh momentum into their campaign.
Captain Ashley Gardner’s decision to bat first paid dividends as Giants reached 167/4. Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine laid the foundation with 21 runs. Post Mooney’s early exit at 5, Devine and Anushka Sharma rebuilt with 48 runs. Anushka’s aggressive 33 (1×6, 4×4) set the tone, complemented by Devine’s 25 off 21.
The acceleration phase belonged to Gardner and Georgia Wareham. Their explosive 71 off 43 balls lifted Giants to 142 before Gardner’s departure. Gardner’s 46 (28 balls, 8 boundaries) was explosive, while Wareham’s unbeaten 44 (26 balls, 2×6, 4×4) sealed a challenging total. Amelia Kerr’s 2/?? was Mumbai’s best effort.
Mumbai’s chase unraveled quickly. After Sajana Sajeevan and Hayley Matthews added 23, three quick wickets left them reeling at 37. Harmanpreet Kaur’s counter-attack began with Amelia Kerr (20 off 16) for 45 runs. Then, with Amanjot Kaur (13 off 12), she added 44 more, reaching 126.
Harmanpreet’s unbeaten 82 (48 balls, 4×6, 8×4) was a spectacle, but Giants’ bowlers held firm. Devine and Wareham’s 2 wickets each, plus singles from Gautam, Gayakwad, and Gardner, restricted MI to 156/7. Giants’ balanced performance highlights their Eliminator readiness.