Can Aussie-led Gujarat Giants spring a surprise?
- Mumbai Indians Women have quality all-rounders in the side to cover most bases
- Gujarat Giants Women have too many batters who are better suited at the top order
Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants Women are set to kick off the inaugural edition of the WPL 2023 at Dr D. Y. Patil Stadium on Saturday, March 4. Mumbai Indians are packed with some quality all-rounders and head into the game as favourites with the odds of 1.72
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Gujarat Giants will be led by the world champion Beth Mooney and will also have Ash Gardner in her corner. They walk into the season opener with higher odds of 1.95.
Expect a run fest in Mumbai
Dr. D. Y. Patil Stadium in Mumbai has historically been a high-scoring venue and it should be no different in the WPL, at least in the first half of the season. There were plenty of runs on offer when India and Australia played each other in December.
Our pick: Both teams have some strong names but it is Mumbai Indians who hold the edge. Back Mumbai at 1.72 to win this one!
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians side has Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar and Amelia Kerr in their top seven. These players are capable of making an impact with both bat and ball.
Gujarat Giants will be relying on Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner and Deandra to get them off to a winning start. But the task isn’t easy with the lack of quality in the lower middle order and pace department.
Keep an eye on…
Ashleigh Gardner smashed 31 off 18 and 29 off 21 in two knockout games in the T20 World Cup. She also picked 10 wickets at an economy of 6.58. Her all-round value and form makes her a key player.
Harmanpreet Kaur struck a brilliant 52 off 34 in the semi-final versus Australia before her knock ended with poor luck. She’s one of the best middle order players with a solid record to her name.
