- The Slip Cordon
- Posts
- Gujurat Giants to face Mumbai Indians for Final Spot of the Women’s Ipl
Gujurat Giants to face Mumbai Indians for Final Spot of the Women’s Ipl
Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Gujarat Giants (GG)
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 7.30pm IST
Both Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians head into the eliminator after defeats in their final league games, but Mumbai seems to be in a tougher spot. Their recent loss at the Brabourne Stadium was their first home defeat of the season, and it was far from a clean performance—they dropped four catches, leaked runs in the field, and looked exhausted from their packed schedule. Thursday’s eliminator will be their third match in just four days, and if they make it to the final, they’ll be playing four games in six days. Fatigue could be a real challenge for them.
Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, are in a better rhythm. Their narrow nine-run loss to Mumbai earlier in the week showed they’re not far behind, especially with Bharti Fulmali’s late fireworks. Their Indian players have stepped up at the right time, easing the pressure on the overseas stars, and before that loss, they were on a three-match winning streak—so confidence won’t be an issue.
But there’s one big hurdle: they’ve never beaten Mumbai. In all three WPL seasons, Mumbai have dominated this rivalry with a 6-0 record. However, their last meeting showed that this contest might be closer than history suggests. Giants have found stability in their middle order, led by skipper Ashleigh Gardner and Deandra Dottin, though their opening partnership around Beth Mooney remains unsettled. They’ve been the slowest starters in the powerplay (scoring at just 5.97 runs per over), but they make up for it later—accelerating to a solid 8.81 in the middle overs and finishing strong at 10 runs per over, second only to RCB.
With Mumbai battling exhaustion and Giants finding momentum, this eliminator is shaping up to be a cracking contest.
Forwarded this message? Subscribe here to get this newsletter daily:
International games
England Masters vs Australia Masters
ENGM 209/3 (20)
AUSM 210/7 (19.1)
Australia Masters won by 3 wkts
Bangladesh legend Mahmudullah retires from International Cricket
Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bidding farewell to ODIs through a heartfelt social media post on Wednesday. The 39-year-old had already retired from Tests in 2021 and T20Is earlier this year, bringing an end to his 17-year career.
"All praises only for the Almighty Allah. I have decided to retire from international cricket," he wrote, thanking his family, coaches, teammates, and fans for their unwavering support. He also acknowledged his brother, Emdad Ullah, for guiding him since childhood and expressed gratitude to his wife and kids, saying, "I know Raeid will miss me in the red and green jersey."
Mahmudullah finishes as Bangladesh’s fourth-highest ODI run-scorer with 5689 runs, including four centuries, all in ICC tournaments. His retirement follows Bangladesh’s early exit from the 2025 Champions Trophy and comes just a week after Mushfiqur Rahim, his longtime teammate and brother-in-law, also stepped away from ODIs.
Signs of his departure had been evident, with the BCB revealing on Monday that he had opted out of a central contract beyond February 2025. Despite a poor Champions Trophy outing, he had been in excellent form last year, scoring four consecutive ODI fifties against Afghanistan and West Indies.
Debuting in 2007, Mahmudullah made his mark as a middle-order batter and off-spinner. He played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s historic wins, from the 2011 World Cup thriller against England to the 2017 Champions Trophy heroics against New Zealand.
As he steps away, he leaves behind a legacy of clutch performances and invaluable contributions to Bangladesh cricket.
“Cricket is my life, everything else is just a hobby."
Domestic cricket + T20 leagues
Bangladesh Tigers vs Asian Stars
Match Abandoned
On This Day
One of the greatest ODIs of all time unfolded in Johannesburg, where records tumbled and history was made. Ricky Ponting's explosive 164 off 105 balls powered Australia to a staggering 434/4—the first-ever 400-plus total in ODI cricket. But even that wasn’t enough.
South Africa pulled off an unimaginable chase, winning by one wicket with just one ball to spare. Herschelle Gibbs led the counterattack with a breathtaking 175 off 111 balls, ensuring a dramatic finish. The match saw a record-breaking 87 fours and 26 sixes smashed in a single day.
For Australia, Mick Lewis endured a nightmare, recording figures of 10-0-113-0—the worst in ODI history at the time. The victory sealed a 3-2 series win for South Africa and remains one of the most thrilling games ever played.
Coming tomorrow
Netherlands vs Namibia
Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women