In a thrilling encounter at the Women’s Premier League, Gujarat Giants delivered a commanding performance to defeat UP Warriors by a convincing margin. Phoebe Lichfield’s valiant all-round display for the Warriors wasn’t enough to turn the tide against the Giants’ relentless attack.
Lichfield, the rising star from England, smashed a quickfire half-century and picked up crucial wickets, but her efforts were overshadowed by Gujarat’s batting firepower. Openers Radha Yadav and Beth Mooney set the tone with a blistering partnership, racing to 80 runs in the powerplay.
The Giants’ middle order capitalized on the momentum, with Sophia Dunkley unleashing a barrage of boundaries. UP Warriors’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught, conceding runs at will. In response, despite Lichfield’s resistance, the Warriors collapsed under pressure from Gujarat’s spin duo of Ashleigh Gardner and Deepti Sharma.
This victory propels Gujarat Giants closer to the playoffs, while UP Warriors face mounting pressure to salvage their campaign. Lichfield’s performance, though futile today, signals her growing influence in the league. Fans are already anticipating the rematch between these two sides.