Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 6th Match, Womens Premier League 2026

The 6th Match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 saw Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) lock horns with Gujarat Giants Women (GGW) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on 13 January 2026. This fixture delivered a thrilling high-scoring encounter, showcasing the depth and firepower of both line-ups. Here’s your complete and detailed guide covering the pitch, weather, playing strategy, and what unfolded in this contest.

🏏 Match Summary: MIW Triumph in a Run-Fest

In a thrilling contest between two strong WPL sides, Mumbai Indians Women chased down a challenging 193 target with four balls to spare, winning by 7 wickets. Gujarat Giants set a competitive total of 192/5 in 20 overs, powered by contributions from Georgia Wareham (43)* and Bharti Fulmali (36). However, MIW’s chase was led superbly by Harmanpreet Kaur, who struck an unbeaten 71 off 43 balls, backed by Amanjot Kaur (40) and Nicola Carey (38)* to seal the victory.

Harmanpreet’s performance was the turning point — a masterclass in pacing a chase under lights, and she was rightly named Player of the Match.

📍 Pitch Report: Batting Paradise at DY Patil Stadium

• Surface: The track at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai is extremely batter-friendly — hard, true, and conducive to stroke play from both power hitters and anchor batters.
• Scoring Trends: Recent WPL matches have seen high totals, with teams regularly scoring 170–200+ in their 20 overs.
• Bowlers’ Role:
  • Pace bowlers can find some early movement with disciplined lines, especially in the opening overs.
  • Spinners might get some assistance as the ball slows after powerplays, but boundaries are short, rewarding batters who time the ball well.
• Dew Factor: Being a night game, dew is expected later in the evening, which generally favors the chasing team, making bowling and grip harder under lights.

👉 Overall: Expect an exciting, high-scoring match where batters get the freedom to play their strokes throughout the innings.

Toss Strategy: What Works Best

Given the batters’ paradise at DY Patil and the influence of dew in night games, captains have a couple of strategic options:

🏏 Batting First

• Securing a big total on a batting-friendly wicket maximises scoreboard pressure.
• Sets challenging targets in front of the chasing team before dew becomes heavy.

🏃 Chasing

• Due to night dew, bowling second can be harder — BUT chasing under lights at this venue has been statistically effective when teams know the target early.
• In this match, MIW successfully chased 193, showing that chasing can be effective with the right batting depth.

👉 Toss Tip: Winning the toss gives a big advantage — captains may prefer to bowl first at night to chase under better batting conditions.

🔍 Key Performances from the Match

• Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW): 71* off 43 — masterful chase anchor and match-defining innings.
• Amanjot Kaur (MIW): 40 — strong support and crucial partnership.
• Georgia Wareham & Bharti Fulmali (GGW): Combined for a competitive first-innings total.

📈 What This Means for WPL 2026

This match reinforced the batters’ dominance in WPL 2026 so far, with high totals and thrilling chases becoming a norm. MIW’s win also strengthened their position in the points table, highlighting the importance of maintaining momentum in the early stages of the tournament.

❓ Common FAQs – MIW vs GGW WPL 2026

Q: Who won the 6th match between MI Women and Gujarat Giants Women?
A: Mumbai Indians Women won by 7 wickets, chasing down 193 with four balls to spare.

Q: Who was Player of the Match?
A: Harmanpreet Kaur, for her unbeaten 71 off 43 balls that anchored the chase.

Q: Is this venue good for high scores?
A: Yes — DY Patil Stadium boasts a batting-friendly track with frequent totals above 170–200 in WPL matches.

Q: Does dew affect the match?
A: Yes, dew plays a big part in night games, making bowling later tougher and often favoring the side batting second.

Q: Where was the match played and when?
A: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on 13 January 2026, with a 7:30 PM IST start (Toss at 7:00 PM).