3 Batters Who Can Take GG To Their Maiden Title Win in WPL 2025 [Source: @M_Raj03/X.com]
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 season is set to begin on Friday, February 14. Gujarat Giants Women will be in search of their maiden title after finishing at the bottom of the table in the previous two editions.
Gujarat Giants Women will be stepping into the season with a new captain, Ashleigh Gardner. The squad has the necessary balance between youngsters and experienced individuals.
GG-W also has several notable foreign players who will likely lead the charge in batting and bowling. Meanwhile, with a powerful lineup, their batting strength will play a crucial role in their championship campaign.
Let's look at three key batters who can turn their title dreams into reality:
3. Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield [Source: @wplt20/X.com]
The young Australian sensation has been making waves with her remarkable performances in both domestic and international cricket. Phoebe Litchfield has played 8 games last WPL season and scored 108 runs with an abysmal average of 13.50.
However, her WPL numbers do not do justice to her talent. IN 24 WT20Is, Litchfield has scored 380 runs in 19 innings with a 34.54 average. Her skill against both pace and spin makes her a versatile asset at the top. If Litchfield can provide consistent starts, she will be pivotal in setting up big totals for Gujarat.
Format | Games | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100/50 |
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WPL | 8 | 108 | 13.50 | 100.93 | - |
WT20I | 24 | 380 | 34.54 | 143.39 | 0/2 |
2. Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt [Source: @Iamshibashis/X.com]
South African batting maestro Laura Wolvaardt is known for her elegant stroke play and consistency at the crease. She brings a blend of aggression and composure, making her a perfect fit for Gujarat Giants Women in the middle order. In WPL, she has 310 runs with a 31.00 average.
Moreover, in WT20Is, Wolvaardt has amassed 2035 runs in 74 innings, including a stunning century. Wolvaardt has the ability to accelerate the scoring rate while also stabilising innings when needed. Her experience in global T20 leagues adds significant firepower to the team's batting lineup.
Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100/50 |
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WPL | 10 | 310 | 31.00 | 134.19 | 0/3 |
WT20I | 80 | 2035 | 35.70 | 115.23 | 1/12 |
1. Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney [Source: @WBBL/X.com]
Veteran Australian wicket-keeper batter, Beth Mooney is a world-class batter with multiple accolades in international cricket. Her leadership and experience are invaluable to the Giants. In the past WPL season, Mooney amassed 285 runs in 9 innings with a 47.50 average.
In WT20Is, the batter has 3215 runs with a 41.21 average and 2 magnificent hundreds. Moreover, with the leadership pressure off her shoulders, Beth Mooney can express herself freely and pile up huge runs on the board as a power opener.
Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100/50 |
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WPL | 9 | 285 | 47.50 | 139.02 | 0/3 |
WT20I | 109 | 3215 | 41.21 | 124.13 | 2/25 |