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UP Warriorz will take on Gujarat Giants. [Source - WPL/x.com]
On Sunday, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants will come up against each other in match 15 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The high-octane clash will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
After a successful Bengaluru leg, the WPL action now moves to the home of UP Warriorz in Lucknow. Deepti Sharma and co. have had a season full of ups and downs. They started their campaign with two consecutive losses, but managed to bounce back in time, winning two of their next three fixtures. As a result, they are currently placed third in the points table and will be hoping to sustain that position in order to secure a place in the playoffs.
On the other hand, the Gujarat based franchise has failed to perform consistently and as a result, sitting at the bottom of the table with two wins and three losses suffered. Having said that, they did manage to win against UP when these two sides met each other earlier this season. Moreover, they are coming on the back of a comprehensive win over the defending champions at their own den and will be eager to continue their winning form and keep their playoff hopes alive.
UPW-W Vs GG-W: Historical Overview In WPL
UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants have come up against each other in a total of five encounters, including one earlier this season. Out of those five games, UP Warriorz have managed to get the better of Gujarat 3 times, while Ashleigh Gardner’s team secured victory twice.
However, the Giants have won the two latest encounters between these two sides and will be hoping to continue their recent dominance and make it 3-3 in head to head.
UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants Playing XIs In Last Match
UP Warriorz’s playing XI in last match
Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (C), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Uma Chetry (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor and Kranti Goud.
Gujarat Giants’ playing XI in last match
Beth Mooney (WK), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Deandra Dottin, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra and Meghna Singh.
Top Run-Scorers in UPW-W Vs GG-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Grace Harris - 196 runs
UP’s Grace Harris is known for her all-round abilities,. especially her explosive way of approach with the bat. She has enjoyed batting particularly against Gujarat Giants and the numbers speak for herself. In a total of five appearances against the Giants, Harris has scored 196 runs at a strike-rate of 179.82, including three half-centuries.
Ashleigh Gardner - 182 runs
Ashleigh Gardner is second in this list of highest run-scorers in UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants clashes in WPL. The Aussie all-rounder is known for her batting prowess especially in white ball cricket and it's no different story when it comes to playing in the WPL. Against Gujarat, Gardner has amassed 182 runs at a strike-rate of 155.56 with two half-centuries across three seasons.
Deepti Sharma - 161 runs
Another all-rounder makes it to the list as Deepti Sharma finds herself at the third position as the highest runscorer in this fixture. The UP skipper has faced Gujarat five times since 2023 and has managed 161 runs against them at an average of 53.67 which also includes a highest score of an unbeaten 88.
Top Wicket-Takers In UPW-W Vs GG-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Sophie Ecclestone - 11 wickets
Sophie Ecclestone has been a consistent performer for UP Warriorz and is also the top wicket-taker in matches against Gujarat. The England international has taken a total of 11 wickets at an average of 11.45 in five appearances against the Giants.
Ashleigh Gardner- 4 wickets
The Gujarat skipper Ashleigh Gardner finds a place in the top wicket-takers list against UP as well. In a total of five games across three seasons, the all-rounder has scalped 4 wickets at an average of 40.50 against the Warriorz.
Deepti Sharma - 4 wickets
Deepti Sharma has been a fine companion to Ecclestone for UP as the skipper has played a pivotal role in UP’s spin dominance in WPL. Against Gujarat, Deepti has four wickets at an average of 39.50 which places her in third position in the list of highest wicket-takers for UP in this fixture.
UPW-W Vs GG-W Key Stats
UP Warriorz's Key Records
- Sophie Ecclestone has taken a wicket in every 10.91 deliveries against Gujarat Giants in WPL.
- UP Warriorz has been the worst batting side against left-arm spin in this year's WPL - 6 dismissals, 14 batting average and 107.69 strike-rate.
- Kiran Navgire has been the one of the most dangerous batters inside the powerplay in WPL this season - 101 runs, 3 dismissals, 162.90 strike-rate.
- Tahlia McGrath is having a disappointing season with the bat - 26 runs, 5.20 average and 70.27 strike-rate.
- Chinelle Henry in WPL 2025 - 110 runs at an impressive strike-rate of 211.54.
Gujarat Giants' Key Records
- Ashleigh Gardner has been the star for Gujarat with the bat this season - 202 runs, 50.50 average and a mind-blowing strike-rate of 169.75.
- Gardner also has taken 4 of her 6 wickets this season inside the powerplay - 7 overs, 4 wickets, 9.25 average and 10.50 strike-rate.
- The ever consistent Beth Mooney has found difficulties to play through the powerplay in this year's WPL - 50 runs, 3 dismissals, 16.67 average, inside the powerplay.
- Kashvee Gautam has been one of the brightest lights for Gujarat Giants in their 2025 campaign as the young pacer has taken 6 wickets at an average of 15.83 and 17 strike-rate.
- Dayalan Hemalatha against UP Warriorz in WPL - 80 runs, 145.45 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In UPW-W Vs GG-W
- Grace Harris is 11 runs away from becoming the first UP Warriorz player to complete 500 runs in WPL.
- If Gujarat Giants win this match they will record their highest number of wins in a single WPL season (3 wins).
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