Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W) will face UP Warriorz Women (UP-W) in the third match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025) at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, February 16.
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Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Preview
Despite posting a formidable total of 201, Gujarat Giants couldn’t defend it in their previous match, suffering a six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The loss highlighted their heavy dependence on their four overseas players. Captain Ash Gardner played a crucial role with both bat and ball, while Beth Mooney contributed a half-century. However, a recurring issue from the past two seasons remains unresolved—their inexperienced bowling attack. To avoid derailing their campaign, the Giants will need their Indian players to step up.
Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma’s UP Warriorz will kick off their campaign on Sunday, aiming to capitalize on the Giants’ vulnerabilities. However, they might face a similar challenge—barring Deepti, the rest of their Indian contingent lacks experience.
The Giants have conceded three of the six highest successful run chases in Women’s T20s and all of the top four in WPL history. Gardner’s unbeaten 79 on Friday stands as the second-highest individual score for the Giants in the WPL.
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Head-to-head
- Matches Played: 4
- Gujarat Giants Women Wins: 1
- UP Warriorz Women Wins: 3
- Tied Matches: 0
- No Result Matches: 0
- First-ever Fixture: March 5, 2023
- Most-recent Fixture: March 11, 2024
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Pitch Report
The first two matches of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara offered a batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce, allowing batters to score freely. If a similar pitch awaits on Sunday, fans can anticipate a high-scoring contest. While the new ball may offer some swing in the initial overs, bowlers will face a tough challenge once that phase passes.
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Team News and Predicted XI
Gujarat Giants Women – Team News
The Giants handed West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin her debut on Friday, along with leg-spinner Priya Mishra, batter Simran Shaikh, and seamer Sayali Satghare, who also made their WPL debuts in the 2025 opener.
The team is expected to stick with the same lineup, aiming to provide their younger players with an extended run.
Gujarat Giants Women – Predicted XI
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Ashleigh Gardner (capt)
- Deandra Dottin
- Harleen Deol
- Simran Shaikh
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Sayali Satghare
- Priya Mishra
- Kashvee Gautam
UP Warriorz Women – Team News
With Alyssa Healy unavailable, Chamari Athapaththu—who featured in just four matches last season—is expected to open alongside Vrinda Dinesh.
While Alana King has been in outstanding form with the ball, Sophie Ecclestone, who has been a key performer for the Warriorz over the past two seasons, is likely to get the nod ahead of her.
UP Warriorz Women – Predicted XI
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Vrinda Dinesh
- Kiran Navgire
- Grace Harris
- Tahlia McGrath
- Deepti Sharma (capt)
- Uma Chetry (wk)
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Anjali Sarvani/Kranti Goud
- Saima Thakor
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad/Gouher Sultana
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Players To Watch Out For
Simran Shaikh (Gujarat Giants Women)
Simran Shaikh was the most expensive purchase at the auction, with the Giants investing INR 1.9 crore in her. Head coach Michael Klinger highlighted her ability to “hit sixes straightaway,” and she lived up to that expectation against RCB.
During her brief five-ball stay in the 19th over, she showcased her power-hitting skills by smashing a four followed by a bold six over extra cover off Georgia Wareham.
Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz Women)
Sophie Ecclestone leads the WPL wicket charts with 27 scalps in 17 innings. She recently delivered strong performances in the Women’s Ashes, despite England failing to secure a win in the series.
Ecclestone was particularly effective against the Giants last season, especially in their first clash in Bengaluru, where she claimed 3 for 20, dismissing Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, and Ash Gardner.
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Match Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Gujarat Giants Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay Score (PP): 45-55
- UP Warriorz Total: 170-180
- Match Result: Gujarat Giants Women win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: UP Warriorz Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score (PP): 50-60
- Gujarat Giants Total: 180-190
- Match Result: UP Warriorz Women win the match
When and Where To Watch Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, February 16, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, Gujarat. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar for FREE.
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FAQs
When and where will the GJ-W vs UP-W match take place?
The match will be played on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
What is the head-to-head record between Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women?
UP Warriorz Women lead the head-to-head with 3 wins in 4 matches, while Gujarat Giants Women have won once.
Who are the key players to watch out for in GJ-W vs UP-W?
Ashleigh Gardner (GJ-W) for her explosive batting and all-round performance, and Sophie Ecclestone (UP-W) for her wicket-taking ability.
What is the pitch report for the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara?
The surface is batting-friendly with even bounce, favoring high scores. The new ball may swing for the first few overs.
Where can I watch the GJ-W vs UP-W match live?
The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioHotstar (app & website).
