The race for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs reaches a fever pitch tonight as defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the Gujarat Giants (GG) at the BCA Stadium. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru already securing a direct spot in the final, this penultimate league match is a must-win for both sides. Gujarat Giants currently sit second in the table and can secure their eliminator berth with a victory, while Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai side needs a win to leverage their superior net run rate and stay in the top three. Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Points Table and Team Standings.

The math for tonight’s encounter is straightforward but high-pressure. A win for Ashleigh Gardner’s Gujarat Giants will take them to 10 points, guaranteeing them a place in the eliminator. They enter the fixture with significant momentum, having won their last two matches, including a thrilling three-run victory over Delhi Capitals.

Mumbai Indians, the 2025 champions, recently snapped a three-match losing streak by defeating league-leaders RCB. Although they are currently third, a victory tonight would likely see them leapfrog the Giants due to their positive net run rate (+0.146). However, a loss would leave their fate in the hands of the final league match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz on 1 February.

Where to Watch WPL 2026 Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants

Fans can follow the action across various platforms depending on their region. In India, the Star Sports Network holds the exclusive television rights, while digital streaming has moved to the integrated JioHotstar platform.  G Kamalini Catch Video: Watch Mumbai Indians Women Wicketkeeper Take Stunning One-Handed Catch to Dismiss Jemimah Rodrigues During MI-W vs DC-W WPL 2026 Match.

In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming available via the Sky Go app.

Match Fact

Feature Details
Date & Time Friday, 30 January 2026
Venue BCA Stadium, Kotambi (Vadodara)
Captains Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) vs Ashleigh Gardner (GG)
Head-to-Head MI 8 - 0 GG
Live Stream (IN) JioHotstar
Live Stream (UK) Sky Go / discovery+

Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants Head-to-Head

Historical data heavily favours Mumbai, who hold a perfect 8-0 head-to-head record against the Giants. In their previous meeting this season on 13 January, Harmanpreet Kaur anchored a record chase with an unbeaten 71 to lead MI to a seven-wicket win.

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