Gujarat Giants Secure Vital Win Over UP Warriorz

Gujarat Giants snapped their three-match losing streak with a convincing 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in Vadodara, posting 153 for 8 before bundling out the visitors for 108 to climb to second on the TATA WPL 2026 points table. Sophie Devine’s unbeaten half-century and Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s three-wicket haul powered the clinical performance.

Sent in to bat after UPW captain Meg Lanning opted to bowl, Gujarat lost early wickets as Kranti Gaud (2-18) and Sophie Ecclestone (2-22) struck in the powerplay and middle overs. Beth Mooney top-scored with 38, laying a steady foundation before the lower order stepped up.

Sophie Devine anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten 50 off 42 balls (2x4, 3x6), her late acceleration including a crucial 16-run final over pushing Gujarat past 150 on a tricky surface. Devine’s calm presence turned a modest total into a defendable one, complemented by handy contributions down the order.

In the chase, Gujarat’s bowlers dominated from the outset, with Rajeshwari Gayakwad leading the charge through a miserly spell of 3 for 16. Phoebe Litchfield (32) and Chloe Tryon (30*) fought back for UPW, but regular strikes left them reeling at 67 for 5 midway.

Sophie Devine sealed the win with the final wicket of Kranti Gaud bowled for 0 in the 18th over, ensuring UPW folded 45 runs short. The disciplined all-round showing lifts Gujarat to six points, boosting their playoff push in TATA WPL 2026.