Vadodara witnessed Gujarat Giants’ resurgence in WPL 2026 as they demolished UP Warriors by 45 runs, leaping from last to second on the points table in match 14. This clinical display underscores their growing momentum.
After losing the toss and batting, Giants carded 153/8 thanks to dual anchors. Mooney’s 38 (34b, 5×4) built via partnerships post Wyatt-Hodge’s 14. Devine’s blistering 50* (42b, 3×6, 2×4) then propelled them to a defendable score against Gaud and Ecclestone’s twin hauls.
UP Warriors’ pursuit began disastrously at 2/1 with Kiran’s golden duck. Lanning-Litchfield’s 37-run effort (14 & 32) flickered promise, but Gayakwad’s three strikes triggered mayhem. Tryon’s gritty 30* couldn’t salvage, all out for 108.
Thakur and Devine backed Gayakwad’s excellence with two wickets apiece. Points-wise, Giants match MI’s six from three wins, trail RCB (qualified), edge UPW/DC (4 pts each). With playoffs looming, this win signals Giants’ title contention credentials.