Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: WPL 2025 Match Report

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The Gujarat Giants Women have done themselves a big favor in the race for the top-three in the Women's Premier League (WPL) after their huge win against the UP Warriorz Women. The match, which was the 15th of the season, saw the Gujarat Giants Women successfully defend their target, becoming only the second team to do so this season. The team's captain, Ash Gardner, praised the performance of her team, particularly the batting partnership between Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol, which set up the game and allowed Deandra Dottin to finish strongly.

Beth Mooney, who was named the Player of the Match, scored an unbeaten 96 and was instrumental in her team's victory. She stated that the key to her team's success was assessing the conditions early and batting accordingly. Mooney also praised the performance of her teammates, particularly the bowlers, who did a fantastic job in restricting the UP Warriorz Women to a low total. The bowling performance of the Gujarat Giants Women was indeed impressive, with Deandra Dottin and Kashvee Gautam taking key wickets to set up the win.

The UP Warriorz Women, on the other hand, were disappointed with their performance, particularly with the bat. Captain Deepti Sharma stated that the pitch was good to bat on, but her team lost back-to-back wickets, making it difficult to chase down the target. The team's batsmen need to step up and take initiative in the upcoming matches if they want to stay in contention for a top-three spot. The fielding performance of the Gujarat Giants Women was also noteworthy, with the team taking some excellent catches to restrict the UP Warriorz Women's scoring.

Here are the match scores:

• Gujarat Giants Women: 186/5 (20 overs)
• UP Warriorz Women: 105/10 (18 overs)

The biggest margin wins in the WPL are:

1. 143 - MI vs GG, DY Patil, 2023
2. 81 - GG vs UPW, Lucknow, 2025
3. 72 - MI vs UPW, DY Patil, 2023

The lowest innings total in the WPL is:

• 64 - GG vs MI, DY Patil, 2023
• 105 - DC vs MI, DY Patil, 2023
• 105 - UPW vs GG, Lucknow, 2025

The win has improved the Gujarat Giants Women's net run rate (NRR) significantly, and they now lie third on the table. The team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, starting with their next game against the Delhi Capitals.

The UP Warriorz Women, on the other hand, have a tough road ahead, with a negative NRR and lying last on the table. They will need to regroup and come up with a strong performance in their next match if they want to stay in contention for a top-three spot. The team's captain, Deepti Sharma, will need to lead from the front and inspire her teammates to perform better in the upcoming matches.

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