MUM-W vs GJ-W WPL 2026: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Playing Stars & Live Streaming

Published on: Jan 12, 2026 by

MUM-W vs GJ-W WPL 2026: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips, Playing Stars & Live Streaming

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is delivering nonstop entertainment, and the next blockbuster clash features Mumbai Women (MUM-W) taking on Gujarat Women (GJ-W) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.

Both teams are coming into this match after smashing 200+ totals, making this one of the highest-scoring fixtures of WPL 2026. With superstars like Sophie Devine, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr and Ashleigh Gardner in action.

MUM-W vs GJ-W – Match Details

  • Match: Mumbai Women vs Gujarat Women – WPL 2026
  • Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
  • Date: 13 January 2026
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming & Telecast

  • Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
  • Live Telecast: Star Sports Network

Fans can watch MUM-W vs GJ-W live on TV and mobile with full HD coverage.

Weather Report – Navi Mumbai

  • Temperature: 24°C – 26°C
  • Humidity: Moderate
  • Rain: No threat
  • Dew Factor: High in second innings

Dew makes chasing easier, so the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

Pitch Report – DY Patil Stadium

This is one of the best batting tracks in WPL 2026.

  • Average score (last 5 matches): 184 runs
  • Pacers: 40 wickets
  • Spinners: 26 wickets

The surface is flat with good bounce, allowing stroke-makers to dominate. Fast-bowling all-rounders and top-order batters are fantasy gold here.

Mumbai Women (MUM-W) Team Form

Mumbai posted 195 runs in their last match and look in great touch.

  • Harmanpreet Kaur – 74 runs last game, leading from the front
  • Amelia Kerr – 5 wickets + handy runs
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt – 74 runs + 3 wickets
  • Nicola Carey – 5 wickets in the series

Mumbai’s strength lies in powerful middle-order and bowling depth.

Gujarat Women (GJ-W) Team Form

Gujarat are the most dangerous batting side right now.

  • Sophie Devine – 95 runs + 2 wickets last match, 208 fantasy points avg
  • Ashleigh Gardner – 114 runs in the series
  • Georgia Wareham – 80+ fantasy points average
  • Rajeshwari Gayakwad – handy wicket-taking option

They scored 209 and 207 in their last two matches.

Key Players to Watch

  • Sophie Devine (GJ-W) – Best all-rounder of WPL 2026
  • Harmanpreet Kaur (MUM-W) – Mumbai’s batting engine
  • Amelia Kerr (MUM-W) – Wickets + runs guarantee points
  • Ashleigh Gardner (GJ-W) – Match-winner
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt (MUM-W) – Fantasy favorite

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Picks

  • Sophie Devine
  • Amelia Kerr

High-Risk High-Reward

  • Harmanpreet Kaur
  • Ashleigh Gardner

Fantasy Winning Tips

  • Focus on top-order batters – 180+ scores are common
  • Prefer pace-bowling all-rounders
  • Don’t overload spinners
  • If chasing, pick more batters from second-innings team

Final Thoughts

With two of the most explosive teams in WPL 2026, this MUM-W vs GJ-W clash is expected to be a run-fest, fantasy jackpot, and trending cricket event. Keep an eye on the toss, check the final XI, and get ready for a blockbuster night of women’s cricket 🔥🏏

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