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Kotambi Stadium Vadodara [Source: @ShayanAcharya/X]
On Sunday, Gujarat Giants will lock horns with UP Warriorz in the third match of the ongoing Women's Premier League season. The high-octane clash will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
Led by Ashleigh Gardner, Gujarat Giants (GG) had an heartbreaking start to the WPL 2025 season, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating them by six wickets in the inaugural game. So, the Giants would be desperate to secure a win and open their account in the points table.
On the other hand, this will be UP Warriorz's first match of the season. In Alyssa Healy's absence, Deepti Sharma will lead the Warriorz in the WPL 2025. Apart from the veteran all-rounder, the UP-based team will rely on Chamari Athapaththu, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris and Sophie Ecclestone for an impressive turnaround in the tournament.
As both teams gear up for a cracking battle, let's see how the surface at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara will behave throughout the match.
Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Stats And Records In WPL 2025
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 2 |
| Matches won batting 1st | 0 |
| Matches won bowling 1st | 2 |
| Average 1st innings score | 182.5 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 183.5 |
Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?
The surface at Kotambi stadium in Vadodara has been batting-friendly in the WPL this season. The average scoring rate in two matches has been 9.42, indicating the track's conduciveness to stroke play.
Having said that, the fast bowlers might get some assistance with the new ball, while the spinners can turn the ball a little in the middle overs. This venue has been a happy hunting ground for the chasing sides. Considering teams batting second have won both matches here, the toss-winner will likely bowl first.
Players To Watch Out For At Kotambi Stadium Vadodara
Ashleigh Gardner
- Gujarat Giants' captain Ashleigh Gardner had a memorable outing in the first game, hammering 79 runs with the help of eight massive sixes. She also bagged two crucial wickets and might emerge as a threat to the Warriorz in this match.
Grace Harris
- Australia's explosive batter Grace Harris has been one of the most prolific batters in the WPL, amassing 418 runs at an average of 41.80 and a strike rate of 150.90. She is one of UP's most dependable batters and can thrash the Giants with her power-hitting.
Sophie Ecclestone
- UP Warriorz's lead spinner Sophie Ecclestone is the most successful bowler in the WPL history, scalping 27 wickets in 17 matches at a superb average of 16.37 and a strike rate of 14.88. She can bamboozle the batters with her guile and variations in the middle overs.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Chamari Athapaththu, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin.
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