WPL 2023, Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians preview: Battle of all-rounders

The first match of the Women's Premier League 2023 will be played between Beth Mooney-led Gujarat Giants and Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians

The request for an IPL-style Women’s cricket league in India has finally been approved. The first match will be played between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. 

The battle in the first game would be between the all-rounders of both teams. While Gujarat have Player of the Series from World Cup Ash Gardner and India’s ace Sneh Rana, Mumbai also boast of Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Chloe Tryon and Amelia Kerr in their lineup. 

Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup

The Mumbai Indians side would rely heavily upon its bowlers as it