Electrifying performances from captain Ashley Gardner and Georgia Wareham lit up the BCA Stadium as Gujarat Giants amassed 167 for 4 against Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026 match 19. The total gives MI a tough 168 to chase in this pivotal playoff push encounter in Vadodara.
Giants, opting to bat after toss victory, saw openers Mooney (5) and Devine (25, 3×4) compile 21 runs in 2.2 overs. Sharma’s fiery 33 (4×4, 1×6 off 31) paired with Devine for 48 runs over 43 balls, setting a solid base before the middle-order acceleration.
The game-changer was the 71-run blast for the fourth wicket between Gardner (46 off 28, 7×4, 1×6) and Wareham (44* off 26, 4×4, 2×6) in mere 43 balls. This partnership turned potential vulnerability into strength, pushing the score beyond 160.
Amelia Kerr starred with 2-26 for MI, while Ismail and Sciver-Brunt claimed one scalp each. Under Harmanpreet Kaur, MI fields a powerhouse with Matthews, Sajana, Kerr, and more, challenging Gardner’s Giants side including Devine, Sharma, Fulmali, and Renuka Thakur.
Playoffs beckon for both. Giants’ momentum could seal the deal, but MI’s batting depth poses a threat. This chase has all the ingredients for a WPL classic.