WPL 2026, Match 2: UPW vs GGW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs
UP Warriorz Women face Gujarat Giants in Match 2 of WPL 2026 as both teams look to start their season with a strong win at Navi Mumbai.
UP Warriorz Women will face Gujarat Giants in Match 2 of the Women's Premier League 2026 on Saturday, January 10, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Both sides will be keen to start their season on a good note in this early encounter.
UP Warriorz enter the new season under the captaincy of Meg Lanning. Known for guiding teams into finals, Lanning brings calmness and experience to the side. Along with the senior players like Deepti Sharma, UPW will look to gather momentum as early as possible and make a strong campaign for the season.
Gujarat Giants Women have not enjoyed the first three seasons of the WPL, but this squad for the 2026 season looks more settled and confident. Ashleigh Gardner has been given the captaincy on a full-time basis, and she will be keen to lead from the front. With new combinations and added depth, GGW will look to spring a few surprises this season.
UPW vs GGW: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 6
- Gujarat Giants Women Won: 3
- UP Warriorz Won: 3
- Tied / No Result: 0
UPW vs GGW: Weather & Pitch Report
The weather at Navi Mumbai will be quite warm during the match, with the temperature being around 31°C. A slight northwest wind with a speed of 13 km/h will make it slightly comfortable for the players. There are no chances of rain. Therefore, a full match is expected.
The pitch at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy usually slows down as the game goes on. Batting becomes slightly harder later, which makes setting a target a good option. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first and put runs on the board. Bowlers who use cutters and slower balls can find success here.
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UPW vs GGW: Predicted Playing XIs
UP Warriorz (UPW):
Meg Lanning (C), Pratika Rawal, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey
Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):
Yastika Bhatia (WK), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Georgia Wareham
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