In a thrilling encounter at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat Giants delivered a commanding performance, defeating UP Warriors by 45 runs in the 14th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. This victory propelled the Giants from the bottom of the points table straight to second place, marking a remarkable turnaround in their campaign.
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Gujarat Giants posted a competitive total of 153 for 8 in their allotted overs. Opener Beth Mooney anchored the innings with a steady 38 off 34 balls, featuring five boundaries. She built crucial partnerships early on, including a 23-run stand with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, who scored 14 before departing.
Mooney’s dismissal triggered a middle-order resurgence led by Sophie Devine, who remained unbeaten on a brisk 50 from 42 deliveries, smashing three sixes and two fours. The Giants’ bowlers had earlier troubled the UP Warriors, but it was the batting depth that shone through. Kranti Gaud and Sophie Ecclestone claimed two wickets each for the Warriors, with Deepti Sharma and Chloe Tryon picking up one apiece.
Chasing 154, UP Warriors crumbled to 108 all out in just 17.3 overs. They lost Kiran for a duck in the second over, setting a shaky tone. Captain Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield tried to steady the ship with a 37-run partnership, but Lanning fell for 14 soon after. Litchfield top-scored with 32 off 27 balls, while Tryon fought on unbeaten with 30.
No other batter reached double figures, highlighting the Giants’ dominant bowling attack. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the standout with three wickets, supported by Renuka Thakur and Sophie Devine, both grabbing two scalps each. This win gives Gujarat Giants six points from three victories in six games, level with Mumbai Indians but ahead on net run rate. RCB leads with a perfect record, already qualified for the playoffs, while MI, UPW, and Delhi Capitals linger with four points each.
