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Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants Set for Thrilling Clash in WPL 2024Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Giants (GG) are poised for an exciting encounter in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 on Saturday in Delhi. Both teams will be eager to build on their recent victories and climb the standings.MI, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, enter the match with momentum on their side after a convincing 42-run win over UP Warriorz. The team's batting lineup has been in impressive form, with Smriti Mandhana and Nat Sciver-Brunt leading the charge.Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, will be looking to continue their resurgence after securing their first victory of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Captain Mithali Raj and opener Shafali Verma have been key contributors for GG, providing stability and explosiveness at the top of the order.The match promises to be a close contest, with both teams boasting a wealth of talent and experience. MI will be aiming to maintain their position near the top of the table, while GG will be determined to move up from the bottom.The match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can expect a high-scoring encounter with plenty of sixes and wickets.

Mumbai Indians (MI) overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 160/6 against UP Warriorz in a Women's Premier League match in New Delhi on March 7.After losing both openers cheaply, Nat Sciver-Brunt (45 off 31) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (33 off 30) steadied the MI innings with a 59-run partnership. However, the innings gained momentum thanks to Amelia Kerr (39 not out off 23 balls) and Sajeevan Sajana (22 not out off 14 balls), who added 43 runs in the final 4.2 overs.MI's innings began with a shaky start as Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Mathews were dismissed within the first four overs by Chamari Athapaththu. Sciver-Brunt played aggressively, hitting eight boundaries, while Harmanpreet played a more cautious role.Sciver-Brunt's innings was cut short by Rajeshwari Gayakwad, who deceived her with a quicker delivery. Harmanpreet then took the initiative, hitting a boundary and a maximum off Gayakwad.UP skipper Alyssa Healy made a crucial bowling change, bringing in Saima Thakor in the 15th over. Thakor dismissed Harmanpreet with her first delivery, and Amanjot Kaur was caught soon after.However, Kerr and Sajana played some impressive shots towards the end, including a six by Kerr off Deepti Sharma. Their partnership helped MI reach a respectable total.

Mumbai Indians Opt to Bowl First Against Delhi Capitals in Reverse FixtureIn the reverse fixture of the tournament opener, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bowl first against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kaur cited the unfamiliar surface, which has played quicker than expected, as a factor in her decision.Mumbai welcomed back fast bowler Shabnim Ismail, who missed the previous two games. Issy Wong and SB Keerthana were omitted from the XI. Delhi Capitals made a like-for-like swap, bringing in Marizanne Kapp for Annabel Sutherland. Jess Jonassen, who has taken six wickets in her last two outings, retained her place.Both teams have won three of their four matches, with Delhi Capitals holding a slight edge in net run rate. In their first encounter, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious by four wickets in a thrilling last-ball finish, with Sajana Sanjeevan hitting a six to seal the win.Delhi Capitals XI:* Meg Lanning (c)* Shafali Verma* Alice Capsey* Jemimah Rodrigues* Marizanne Kapp* Jess Jonassen* Arundhati Reddy* Radha Yadav* Taniya Bhatia (wk)* Shikha Pandey* Titas SadhuMumbai Indians XI:* Yastika Bhatia (wk)* Hayley Matthews* Nat Sciver-Brunt* Harmanpreet Kaur (c)* Amelia Kerr* Pooja Vastrakar* Amanjot Kaur* Sajeevan Sajana* Humaira Kazi* Shabnim Ismail* Saika Ishaque