Gujarat Giants will take on UP Warriorz in Match 3 of the WPL 2025 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.
For Gujarat Giants, this will be their second outing in the WPL 2025 after a tough loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where RCB scripted the highest-ever run chase in WPL history.
Meanwhile, UP Warriorz, who will be led by India’s star all-rounder Deepti Sharma, will be stepping onto the field for the first time this season.
The Warriorz have a history of strong performances, reaching the eliminator in the inaugural edition.
WPL 2025 | GG-W vs UPW-W Match Preview
Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Date and Time: Sunday, February 16, 7:30 pm (IST)
Team Preview
Gujarat Giants Women: Gujarat Giants Women are currently placed at the 2nd position on points table with 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Gujarat Giants is Ashleigh Gardner with 79 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Gujarat Giants is Ashleigh Gardner with 2 scalps under her belt.
Gujarat Giants Women have lost their previous thriller of a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women by 6 wickets.
UP Warriorz Women: UP Warriorz Women finished at the 4th position on points table in the previous season and they failed to qualify for the Playoffs.
The top run scorer for UP Warriorz Women in the previous edition was Deepti Sharma with 295 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for UP Warriorz Women in the previous edition was Sophie Ecclestone with 11 scalps under her belt.
UP Warriorz Women are a strong side including players like Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma.
They are expected to give the other teams a run in the competition.
Possible Playing XI
GG-W: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Shabnam Md Shakil/Meghna Singh
UPW-W: Vrinda Dinesh, Uma Chetry (wk), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Poonam Khemnar, Deepti Sharma (c), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud/Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Pitch Report
The Kotambi Stadium pitch offers a balanced surface, providing assistance to both pacers and spinners.
The average first-innings score stands at 131, and historically, teams winning the toss prefer to bat first.
Weather Report
Vadodara is expected to have a sunny day with temperatures ranging between 32°C (max) and 19°C (min).
Humidity will be at 55%, with winds blowing at 11 kph.
Key Players
GG-W: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin.
UPW-W: Chamari Athapaththu, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Goud.
Match Prediction
UP Warriorz will be slight favorites for the GG vs UPW upcoming game and are expected to beat Gujarat Giants.
- Probable Winner: UP Warriorz Women
Streaming Details
Where can we watch the live broadcast of WPL 2025 on TV?
Live telecast of the WPL 2025 will be available on Sports18 Network.
Where can we watch the live streaming of the WPL 2025?
Live streaming of the WPL 2025 will be available on the JioCinema.