WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Secure Playoff Berth, Harmanpreet's Heroics in Vain for Mumbai Indians

• Gujarat Giants defeated Mumbai Indians by 11 runs in the 19th match of WPL 2026 at BCA Stadium, Vadodara.
• With this victory, Gujarat Giants became the second team to qualify for the playoffs, while Royal Challengers Bangalore directly qualified for the final.
• Harmanpreet Kaur scored an unbeaten 82 runs off 48 balls for Mumbai Indians, but her effort was not enough to secure a win.
• Mumbai Indians' playoff hopes now depend on the outcome of the last league match between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz.
• Mumbai needs UP Warriorz to defeat Delhi Capitals to keep their playoff chances alive, as other batters failed to support Harmanpreet.

Why It Matters: Gujarat Giants secured a playoff spot in WPL 2026, while Mumbai Indians' fate hinges on another match.