Gujarat Giants Women claimed an important win on Thursday night (January 22) when they beat UP Warriorz Women by 45 runs in the 14th game of the WPL 2026.

After Warriorz chose to field first, Gujarat Giants scored 153/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Warriorz were bowled out for only 108 runs in 17.3 overs, as Giants defended the lowest total this season. 

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Sophie Devine scored 50 not out 

Warriorz lost their first three wickets for 65 runs, as three of their first four batters failed to score 15 runs. Opener Beth Mooney was dismissed for 38 off 34 balls (five fours) when they were battling at 93/4. 

From the middle-order to the end of the innings, only Sophie Devine managed to fight, as she completed her fifty runs in the game on the final ball of the innings by taking a double. With the help of two fours and three sixes, she scored 50 not out off 42 balls, as her batting was the important reason for the Giants' crucial big win in the game. 

Among Warriorz bowlers, Kranti Gaud (2/18) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/22) got two wickets each. 

No solid batting performances at chase

In reply, Warriorz were losing wickets at regular intervals from the second ball of the match, as they were never on the chase. While Phoebe Litchfield (32) and Chloe Tryon (30) scored 30s, opener and skipper Meg Lanning (14) was their only other batter to manage the double-digit score.    

All five Giants bowlers managed to take at least one wicket. Player of the Match Rajeshwari Gayakwad (3/16) picked up three wickets, while Renuka Singh (2/20) and Sophie Devine (2/16) claimed two wickets each. 

WPL 2026: Latest points table status

With this win, Gujarat Giants Women have six points in six games, as they are in the second position, just behind RCB Women (10 points after five matches). Mumbai Indians Women, Delhi Capitals Women, and UP Warriorz Women are in the third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively, with four points each, where DC Women have played one match fewer than already six-match appearances MI Women and UPW Women. 

The 14th WPL 2026 match between the Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women will take place at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on Thursday. This season, Gujarat Giants Women have struggled to find their rhythm, losing two out of five matches and dropping three, leaving them at the bottom of the table. They're in a tough spot with three consecutive losses, and they need to quickly turn it around if they want to have any chance of making the playoffs.

The UP Warriorz Women began the season with three consecutive losses, but then rebounded with back-to-back victories that placed them third in the league. As the playoff race becomes tighter, they will be eager to maintain their winning streak. 

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GG-W vs UPW-W Match Details

• Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, 14th Match

• Date: 22nd January 2026

• Time: 7.30 PM IST

• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

GG-W vs UPW-W Weather Report

GG-W vs UPW-W Pitch Report

Batter's ability to quickly put pressure on bowlers can be enhanced by keeping an eye on the ball, using constant bounce and shorter boundaries than other Indian venues..

Top Batters to Watch – GG-W vs UPW-W

• Phoebe Litchfield (UPW-W): 211 runs in this tournament 

• Meg Lanning (UPW-W): 193 runs in this tournament 

• Ashleigh Gardner (GG-W): 191 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – GG-W vs UPW-W

• Sophie Devine (GG-W): 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Kashvee Gautam (GG-W): 6 wickets in this tournament 

• Shikha Pandey (UPW-W): 5 wickets in this tournament 

GG-W vs UPW-W Recent Form

GG-W vs UPW-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If UPW-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–165

• Match Result: GG-W to win

Scenario 2: If GG-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–175

• Match Result: GG-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

GG-W vs UPW-W Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women 

Beth Mooney(w), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Ashleigh Gardner(c), Georgia Wareham, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Tanuja Kanwer, Happy Kumari, Renuka Singh Thakur

UP Warriorz Women 

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning(c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat(w), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud.

GG-W vs UPW-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Gujarat Giants Women are the favourites to win this Women's Premier League 2026 match. Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine and Ashleigh Gardner are expected to be the key performers.

GG-W vs UPW-W Match FAQs

Both Gujarat and UP are struggling early. They are both at the bottom of the table and despite having strong line-ups with very few fitness concerns things do not seem to be getting underway for them.

GG-W vs UPW-W Match Details

Date: March 1st, 2024

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

GG-W vs UPW-W Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

GG-W vs UPW-W Pitch Report

The Bengaluru track is on the drier side and can be a touch slow. With small boundaries though batting second remains a better option with dew a possibility.

GG-W vs UPW-W Predicted Playing XI

UPW Playing XI

Alyssa Healy, Shweta Sehrawat, Tahlia McGrath, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris/ Danni Wyatt, Deepti Sharma, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Parshavi Chopra

GG Playing XI

Beth Moony, Laura Wolvaardt, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sneh Rana, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Ashleigh Gardner, Mannat Kashyap, Kathryn Bryce

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GG-W vs UP-W Key Players

Beth Moony

Beth Moony was unfortunate to miss out last season after an injury in the first game ruled her out for the whole season. Her injury turned out to derail Gujarat’s campaign and she will be eager to prove that she can make a mark this season.

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma is one of the better all-rounders going around India at the moment. She is a multi-utility player with the potential to make a really strong mark on the format and a good tournament from here will do a lot of good for Indian Cricket.

GG-W vs UPW-W Match Tips

Both sides have lost their first few matches by a fair margin. They are struggling equally well but going by the head to head, UP could find themselves a little more hopeful having had the better of the Gujarat Giants on both occasions last season.

Match Prediction: UP Warriorz Will Win the Match