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GG vs UPW, WPL Highlights: Gujarat Giants demolish UP Warriorz with 45-run win

GG vs UPW, WPL Highlights: Sophie Devine’s composed all-round display propelled Gujarat Giants to a dominant 45-run victory over U...

The Times of India | Jan 22, 2026, 23:34:04 IST

COMPLETED - Match 14 - Vadodara
 
108/1017.3 Overs
COMPLETED
 
153/820.0 Overs 
Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 45 runs
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23:34 (IST), Jan, 22

The Gujarat Giants started the night at the bottom of the ladder, but this win lifts them out of the logjam of teams stuck on four points. Their next fixture sees them take on the Delhi Capitals on 27th January. Meanwhile, it's a longer break for the UP Warriorz, whose next game comes a week later on 29th January, when they face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. We will have a day's break before the action in the 2026 Women's Premier League resumes on Saturday, 24th January. It will be the Delhi Capitals taking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru here in Vadodara. RCB have been in imperious form, winning all five of their matches so far, while DC are coming off a much-needed win and will be keen to build on that momentum. The match will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), with our build-up starting well before that. See you then. Cheers!

23:23 (IST), Jan, 22

Rajeshwari Gayakwad is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her brilliance with the ball. Gayakwad says that she got an opportunity to play after a long time. Adds that she didn't try to do anything different and kept it simple. Mentions that the rhythm and control were much better in this game and the wicket also helped. Says that whenever she plays against Lanning, she tries to take her wicket. She didn't get in this game but was happy to get Deepti out as people get scared to bring on left-arm spinners against left-handed batters but she likes to bowl to them.

23:19 (IST), Jan, 22

Ashleigh Gardner, captain of the Gujarat Giants, says her side scrapped really well with the bat and carried the momentum from the batting innings into the field. She felt 150 was a defendable total and adds that on wickets like these, being able to take wickets early is all a captain can ask for. Gardner admits she never expected the difference between red-soil and black-soil surfaces to have such a pronounced impact on pace and bounce. She believes hitting straight down the ground is the best option for batters, while for bowlers, the key is to keep hitting the stumps as often as possible. She says they spoke as a team before the game about fighting hard, especially heading into the final few matches. Gardner stresses the importance of doing the right things for longer periods and feels that when teams commit in the field and take their chances, they put themselves in a strong position. Shares that she is delighted for Rajeshwari Gayakwad, saying it was pleasing to see her grab the opportunity with both hands.

23:19 (IST), Jan, 22

Time for the presentation ceremony...

23:09 (IST), Jan, 22

Sophie Devine hands the Orange Cap over to Phoebe Litchfield, and Litchfield, in turn, presents the Purple Cap to Devine. Devine is in for a chat. She says that it was an interesting game of cricket. Adds that once they got over 150, they were always going to be competitive, and when they got a couple of big wickets, they didn't let the pressure off of them. Mentions that it is not an issue for her to bat in the middle as she has played for a long time and knows the dynamics. Says that Rajeshwari Gayakwad played her role very well and stepped up at the right time. Tells that the girls are fully committed and put their everything on the field. Ends by saying that Mooney was excellent behind the stumps, and to have the presence of mind to get her leg out to stop the ball and then rolling off her pads to the stumps was brilliant.

23:08 (IST), Jan, 22

The captain of the UP Warriorz, Meg Lanning, says that both innings took a long time and things were happening. Adds that they got themselves into a good position with the ball but couldn't score the runs and full credit to Gujarat for the way they stuck in, and that's what you need on a surface like this one. Mentions that they had plans for all of their batters, Sophie coming in the middle was also taken care of but she got the runs in the end. Ends by saying that they have some days to rest, but they know that they have to win both games now.

23:08 (IST), Jan, 22

After opting to bowl first, Kranti Gaud set the tone up front for the UP Warriorz. Beth Mooney got herself in but couldn't convert it into a substantial score, and through the middle phase, the Warriorz were able to chip away regularly at the wickets. It eventually required a 'Devine' intervention from Sophie, whose exploits helped the Gujarat Giants reach 153. The Kiwi all-rounder enjoyed a fair share of luck on the night as she was dropped once and later dismissed off a no-ball. Apart from Gaud, Sophie Ecclestone was also miserly in her four overs and picked up a couple of wickets as well.

23:06 (IST), Jan, 22

In pursuit of 154, the Powerplay was decent for UP. At that stage, they were up with the required run rate through Phoebe Litchfield, who looked in good touch, but it all went south once she was dismissed. The spell from Rajeshwari Gayakwad put the game well beyond UPW’s reach. It vindicated the decision to bring her back into the side, as she quickly understood the correct pace to bowl on this pitch and used her flight expertly to close out the game for her side. All five bowling options used by GG picked up at least one wicket, but Gayakwad was the standout performer, finishing with 3 for 16 from her four overs.

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22:59 (IST), Jan, 22

A comprehensive win for the Gujarat Giants, one that snaps their three-game losing streak coming into this fixture. It is also the lowest total successfully defended this season. They really do seem to enjoy playing against the UP Warriorz, as this is their fifth straight win over the Warriorz. A strange chase, whether it was the unusual dismissals of the two openers or how dramatically the UP Warriorz fell off the cliff.

22:56 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs17.3
Score108 - 10

Sophie Devine to Kranti Gaud, OUT! CASTLED! Fittingly, it is Sophie Devine who has the last say in this game. She lands this on a good length and on middle. Kranti Gaud uses her feet and opens her bat face to guide it away but misses it completely and the ball goes through to rattle the stumps. GUJARAT GIANTS WIN BY 45 RUNS!

22:55 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs17.2
Score108 - 9

Sophie Devine to Chloe Tryon, Pitched up and on middle, Chloe Tryon drills it down to long on and calls for two, but Kranti Gaud is very slow, and they have to settle for one. Not good runnning from Kranti here.

22:55 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs17.1
Score107 - 9

Sophie Devine to Kranti Gaud, Full again and around off, Kranti Gaud uses her feet and tries to loft it but just slices it in the air and just over extra cover for a run.

22:54 (IST), Jan, 22

1wd
Overs17.1
Score106 - 9

Sophie Devine to Kranti Gaud, WIDE! Fuller but down the leg side, Kranti Gaud misses her flick. Beth Mooney collects it well to her left and breaks the stumps, but Gaud is inside the crease.

22:53 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs16.6
Score105 - 9

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, Flatter, short and on off, Chloe Tryon stabs it out to the left of the bowler and does not get the run to keep strike. 49 needed in 18 now.

22:52 (IST), Jan, 22

4
Overs16.5
Score105 - 9

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, FOUR! Gets it away! Quicker, short and on middle, Chloe Tryon picks up the length early and pulls it away to the vacant deep square leg fence for a much-needed boundary.

22:51 (IST), Jan, 22

2
Overs16.4
Score101 - 9

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, Tossed up, full and on off, Chloe Tryon uses her feet but does not get to the pitch of it. She still lofts it and just gets enough elevation to get it over mid off for a couple of more runs. Another check for a short run, but Kranti is fine again. 100 UP FOR UPW!

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22:50 (IST), Jan, 22

2
Overs16.3
Score99 - 9

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, In the air....SAFE! Slows it up, short and on middle, turns away. Chloe Tryon looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge. It goes high in the air but lands safely wide of deep square leg. Two taken. There is a check for a short run, but Kranti had plonked her bat in before returning for the second.

22:49 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs16.2
Score97 - 9

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, Short and around off, Chloe Tryon punches it towards mid off.

22:49 (IST), Jan, 22

Kranti Gaud is the last batter.

22:48 (IST), Jan, 22

Gone? Shikha Pandey is going nowhere but the Giants are celebrating. And yes, Shikha is found short of her crease despite the dive.

22:48 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs16.1
Score97 - 9

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, OUT! SHIKHA PANDEY IS RUN OUT! You just cannot keep Sophie Devine out of this game. Rajeshwari Gayakwad bowls this short and around middle, Chloe Tryon backs away and swats it wide of long on and turns around for the second. However, Shikha Pandey is a bit slow to get back for the second run. Devine quickly runs to her left, picks it up and fires an accurate throw at the bowler's end. Gayakwad collects it on the bounce and breaks the stumps. The replay shows that Pandey is well short of her crease. Gujarat Giants are just one wicket away from the win now.

22:47 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs15.6
Score96 - 8

Sophie Devine to Shikha Pandey, Full again and on middle, Shikha Pandey whips it to deep mid-wicket, but Chloe Tryon denies the single to keep strike.

22:46 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs15.5
Score96 - 8

Sophie Devine to Chloe Tryon, Pitched up and on middle, angling in, Chloe Tryon swipes it off the inner half of the bat towards deep square leg for a run. 

22:45 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs15.4
Score95 - 8

Sophie Devine to Shikha Pandey, On a length and on off, Shikha Pandey pushes it towards cover for a single.

22:45 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs15.3
Score94 - 8

Sophie Devine to Shikha Pandey, MISSED CHANCE! Good length and on middle, nips back in, Shikha Pandey looks to play at it but gets an inside edge onto her pads as the ball rolls to the leg side. Pandey has no idea where the ball is and sets off for the run. Beth Mooney, the keeper, moves forward to her left to get to the ball, tries to flick it onto the stumps but misses. Pandey was a goner if that hit.

22:45 (IST), Jan, 22

Shikha Pandey is the new batter.

22:44 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs15.2
Score94 - 8

Sophie Devine to Sophie Ecclestone, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Sophie gets Sophie. This is a low full toss from Devine, on middle. Ecclestone looks to drive it away but ends up chipping it back to the bowler. Devine on the follow-through, extends both her arms to the right, and the ball gets stuck in. UP Warriorz are 94/8 now, staring down the barrel.

22:43 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs15.1
Score94 - 7

Sophie Devine to Sophie Ecclestone, Fuller and around off, Sophie Ecclestone drives it away to extra cover.

22:42 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs14.6
Score94 - 7

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Sophie Ecclestone, Drifting in, full and on off, Ecclestone has a waft at it and gets an inside edge that goes behind square leg for a single.

22:42 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs14.5
Score93 - 7

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Sophie Ecclestone, On a nagging length, on off, Sophie blocks it out.

22:41 (IST), Jan, 22

The move to bring Rajeshwari Gayakwad for this game is working wonders for Gujarat Giants. Her figures read 2.4-0-6-3. Just incredible. Also, Sophie Ecclestone walks out to bat now.

22:40 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs14.4
Score93 - 7

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Rajeshwari Gayakwad is having a dream evening. Third wicket in as many overs for her. Nicely tossed up, on off and middle. Asha skips down the track and looks to go back over the bowler's head with a straight bat. She fails to get to the pitch of the ball and skies it off the toe end of the blade. Ashleigh Gardner takes a few steps forward at mid off and settles under it. UP Warriorz are now 93/7, needing 61 runs off 32 balls.

22:39 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs14.3
Score93 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, Drops it short, on off, Tryon jabs it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

22:39 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs14.2
Score92 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Chloe Tryon, Skidding through, short and quick, Tryon flashes but fails to connect.

22:39 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs14.1
Score92 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, Gayakwad tosses it up, a bit short, on middle. Asha backs away for the cut. Anushka Sharma dives to her right at point and cuts it off. They cross.

22:36 (IST), Jan, 22

STRATEGIC TIME-OUT! Gujarat Giants will feel they are ahead in this game, but as long as Chloe Tryon is still out there, they can't take things lightly here. If they manage to get her out, then UP Warriorz will need more than a miracle to get back in this game. Let's see how things pan out from here.

22:35 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs13.6
Score91 - 6

Ashleigh Gardner to Chloe Tryon, Ash fires it in, full and on middle. Chloe sweeps it off the pads but picks out the fielder at short fine leg.

22:35 (IST), Jan, 22

6
Overs13.5
Score91 - 6

Ashleigh Gardner to Chloe Tryon, SIX! Good use of the feet! Gardner floats it up, on off, Chloe uses her feet to get to the pitch of the ball and hangs low to club it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

22:34 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs13.4
Score85 - 6

Ashleigh Gardner to Asha Sobhana, Pushed through, full and on middle, Asha closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge that goes wide of mid-wicket. They cross.

22:34 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs13.3
Score84 - 6

Ashleigh Gardner to Asha Sobhana, Slows it down and the length stays short, on middle, Sobhana charges down the track and has a swing across the line. She misses and wears it on the thigh.

22:34 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs13.2
Score84 - 6

Ashleigh Gardner to Asha Sobhana, Doing too much! Fired in, on a length, on middle and leg. Asha has a big swing across the line but is beaten and gets hit on the pads.

22:33 (IST), Jan, 22

4
Overs13.1
Score84 - 6

Ashleigh Gardner to Asha Sobhana, FOUR! Nice shot! Tossed up, full and outside off, Sobhana throws her hands at it and plays an uppish drive, wide of cover. Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives it a chase and dives but the ball wins the race.

22:32 (IST), Jan, 22

1
Overs12.6
Score80 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, Flatter and shorter, on off, Sobhana pushes it wide of cover for a single.

22:31 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs12.5
Score79 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, Shorter and following the batter, Asha stabs it down the deck.

22:31 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs12.4
Score79 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, Full and around off, whipped to Happy Kumari at a catching mid-wicket.

22:31 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs12.3
Score79 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, Keeps it at the stumps, full in length. Asha blocks it off.

22:30 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs12.2
Score79 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Asha Sobhana, Full and on off, kept out on the off side.

22:30 (IST), Jan, 22

Asha Sobhana is the next batter in.

22:29 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs12.1
Score79 - 6

Rajeshwari Gayakwad to Shweta Sehrawat, OUT! STUMPED! Rajeshwari Gayakwad has another. 2nd wicket in 7 balls for Gayakwad. Flighted delivery, full and keeps it away from the batter's arc. Sehrawat charges down the track but she is nowhere near the pitch of it. She is at a point of no return and reaches out to make some contact. The ball lands and spins away slightly to go past the outside edge. The keeper, Beth Mooney does the rest.

22:29 (IST), Jan, 22

0
Overs11.6
Score79 - 5

Kashvee Gautam to Chloe Tryon, A mix-up but no harm done! Around off, on a back of a length. Tryon angles it towards point, where Kanika Ahuja dives to her left to make the stop. Chloe is off for a single but Sehrawat is caught ball-watching and sends Tryon back.

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GG vs UPW, WPL Highlights: Sophie Devine’s return to form anchored a commanding all-round performance as Gujarat Giants snapped their three-match losing streak with a clinical 45-run win over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League on Thursday. Devine’s calm, unbeaten half-century laid the foundation before a disciplined bowling effort dismantled the Warriorz for just 108 in 17.3 overs.

Asked to bat first, Gujarat were rocked early but Devine steadied the innings with a composed 50 not out off 42 balls, guiding her side to 153 for 8. Coming into the match after three successive single-digit scores, the New Zealand veteran absorbed pressure smartly, capitalising on a dropped chance and a no-ball to finish strongly. Her late assault, including two sixes in the final over, pushed Gujarat beyond the 150-mark after a sluggish middle phase.

UP Warriorz’s chase never found momentum. Kiran Navgire’s struggles continued with a golden duck, while skipper Meg Lanning fell for 14 as early wickets left the hosts on the back foot. Phoebe Litchfield offered brief resistance with 32, but once Ashleigh Gardner dismissed her, the innings unravelled quickly.

Veteran left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the standout with 3 for 16 on her comeback, triggering a collapse in the middle overs. Devine and Renuka Singh chipped in with two wickets apiece as Gujarat’s bowlers hunted in pairs, suffocating any hopes of a recovery. Devine capped her night by dismissing Sophie Ecclestone, effectively sealing the contest.

The win lifted Gujarat Giants to second place on the table behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru, underlining a timely return to form driven by leadership, experience and collective discipline.
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