Gujarat Giants Shine with Stellar Performance Against Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026

In an exciting match at the WPL 2026, the Gujarat Giants posted a formidable score of 192 runs against the Mumbai Indians. Key contributions came from Georgia Wareham, who scored an unbeaten 43, and Bharti Fulmali, who added a quick 36 runs. The Giants dominated the early overs, setting a challenging target for the Mumbai team. As the match unfolded, strategic decisions and powerful batting performances shaped the outcome. Read on for a detailed recap of this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 13, 2026, 22:10 IST

Gujarat Giants Set a Challenging Target

Navi Mumbai: In a thrilling encounter at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, the Gujarat Giants secured a formidable total of 192 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs against the Mumbai Indians during the sixth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. Georgia Wareham played a crucial role with an unbeaten 43 runs, while Bharti Fulmali contributed significantly with a quickfire 36 runs off just 15 deliveries.

Opting to bat first, the Giants made an explosive start, reaching 62 for 1 during the Power-play, establishing early dominance. Beth Mooney capitalized on a missed catch by G. Kamalini off Shabnim Ismail in the opening over, delivering a series of powerful shots that put the reigning champions on the back foot.

Despite the efforts of Hayley Matthews and Nicola Carey, who struggled to contain the scoring rate, Kamalini redeemed herself with a catch behind the stumps after Ismail dismissed Sophie Devine, but the Giants continued to build their lead. Kanika Ahuja, elevated to the No. 3 position, played a pivotal role, ensuring Gujarat maintained control through the powerplay.

Ahuja aggressively targeted Ismail, hitting a boundary before launching Matthews for a six and another four in the following over. However, Amelia Kerr managed to break the crucial 42-run partnership by dismissing the well-set Mooney (33) in her first over.

Kerr's second over saw her concede 14 runs, allowing Gujarat to regain momentum. Kanika and Ashleigh Gardner kept the pressure on the Mumbai bowlers, with Gardner scoring a brisk 20 runs off 11 balls before being trapped LBW.

At the halfway point, the Giants were well-placed at 99 for 3, but after Kanika (35 runs off 18 balls) fell in the 11th over, Mumbai's bowlers began to apply pressure. In a surprising move, the Giants retired Ayushi in the 16th over after she managed only 11 runs, a decision that proved pivotal.

Fulmali entered the fray and turned the tide for Gujarat, showcasing her power-hitting skills in the latter stages of the innings. After surviving two close LBW appeals, she unleashed a remarkable display, scoring 36 runs off just 15 balls, including three fours and three sixes.

Wareham provided solid support with her unbeaten 43, and the last over alone yielded 23 runs, contributing to a total of 62 runs in the final five overs. The Giants concluded their innings with a daunting score of 192 runs, leaving the Mumbai Indians with a challenging chase ahead.

For the Mumbai Indians, Shabnim Ismail, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, and Amelia Kerr each took a wicket.

Match Summary

Brief scores:

Gujarat Giants 192/5 in 20 overs (Georgia Wareham 43 not out, Bharti Fulmali 36 not out; Shabnim Ismail 1-25, Hayley Matthews 1-34) against Mumbai Indians.