Vadodara witnessed a clinical performance from Gujarat Giants, who crushed UP Warriors by 45 runs to claim their second-largest triumph in Women’s Premier League history. This statement victory vaults them to second in the points standings, boosting morale in WPL 2026.
Opening the innings, Giants reached 153/8, driven by Sophie Devine’s masterful unbeaten half-century (50 off 42, 3×6, 2×4). Mooney’s 38 off 34 provided stability amid wickets tumbling. Warriors responded with Ecclestone and Gaud taking 2/?? each, but couldn’t stem the flow.
Target 154 proved insurmountable as Warriors imploded to 108 in 17.3 overs. Litchfield’s 32 topped the charts, Tryon’s 30* fought valiantly, but Giants’ bowlers prevailed. Thakur and Devine grabbed two scalps apiece, with Gayakwad’s devastating 3/?? sealing the deal.
Giants replicated their 2025 Lucknow heroics, winning by 81 runs (186/5 beat 105). Warriors’ tally marks WPL’s second-lowest ever, following 105 (vs Giants) and preceding 110 (vs MI 2023), painting a picture of batting fragility.
The 14th match underscored Giants’ depth. Devine’s dual impact, combined with sharp fielding, overwhelmed opponents. As WPL heats up, Gujarat eyes the top spot, while UP Warriors confront a pattern of collapses that threatens their campaign.