GG vs UPW, WPL 2026 Highlights: Phoebe Litchfield’s fiery 78 goes in vain as Gujarat Giants down UP by 10 runs
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 10, 2026, 19:13:47 IST
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GG vs UPW, WPL 2026 Highlights: Phoebe Litchfield’s fiery 78 goes in vain as Gujarat Giants down UP by 10 runs

GG vs UPW, WPL 2026 Highlights: UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning won the toss and elected to bowl against Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League match on Saturday.

The Teams:
Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (capt), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh.

UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (capt), Shikha Pandey, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Asha Sobhana, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Kranti Gaud.
14:40 (IST) Jan 10

Meg Lanning, the skipper of UP Warriorz, says that she hopes that they can hit the right areas with the ball early on. Adds that the preparation has been great, they have some experienced players but also good energy from the young players. Mentions that they have a pretty balanced squad, but it is all about the execution out on the middle.

14:37 (IST) Jan 10

Gujarat Giants (Playing XI) - Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur.

14:37 (IST) Jan 10

UP Warriorz (Playing XI) - Meg Lanning (C), Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Asha Sobhana, Kranti Gaud.

14:32 (IST) Jan 10

TOSS - Both the Aussies, Meg Lanning, leading UP Warriorz, and Ashleigh Gardner, the captain of Gujarat Giants, are out there for the coin flip. It lands in favour of Lanning, and she has elected to BOWL first.

14:24 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: SQUADS
TEAMS:

UP Warriorz: Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Kranti Goud, Asha Sobhana, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Charli Knott, Chloe Tryon, Suman Meena, G. Trisha, Pratika Rawa

Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (C), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Shivani Singh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni
14:24 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: Beth Mooney is set to handle wicketkeeping duties
Beth Mooney is set to handle wicketkeeping duties and provide stability up front, while Sophie Devine returns to the WPL after sitting out the 2025 season.

The pace unit appears balanced, with Renuka Singh Thakur spearheading the attack alongside Kim Garth and the promising Kashvee Gautam.

Spin resources are equally deep, with Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Tanuja Kanwar offering multiple match-up options.

With both teams in the midst of transition and eager to make an early statement, Saturday’s opener could offer a strong indication of how their seasons might unfold.
14:24 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: Gardner the captain
Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, enter the season with greater optimism after breaking into the playoffs last time around, following two disappointing campaigns.

Under the leadership of Ashleigh Gardner, the Giants possess a strong overseas contingent, though the lack of an established Indian batter at the top of the order could be a concern.
14:23 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: Warriorz’s biggest strength
Bowling remains the Warriorz’s biggest strength. With Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma forming a world-class spin duo, complemented by the experience of Shikha Pandey and Kranti Gaud, the attack has the variety to strike early and close out innings effectively.
14:23 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: New captain Meg Lanning
The Warriorz will place their faith in newly appointed captain Meg Lanning to reverse a worrying trend that has seen them slide from third to fourth and then finish bottom across the tournament’s first three editions.

Lanning’s arrival, following a highly successful stint with Delhi Capitals that yielded three straight finals, is expected to inject composure and direction into a side that looked unsettled last season, particularly in the prolonged absence of Alyssa Healy.

While Lanning’s presence adds leadership and stability, the Warriorz still have gaps to address, most notably in the wicketkeeping department, where Shipra Giri remains the only specialist option.

At the top of the order, Phoebe Litchfield offers tactical flexibility and could open alongside the explosive Kiran Navgire, while the onus in the middle will fall on Lanning and Harleen Deol to anchor and accelerate when required.
14:23 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: A new season
A new season brings a clean slate for UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, who begin their Women’s Premier League campaigns here on Saturday with both sides still in search of a first title, albeit after very different journeys last year.
14:22 (IST) Jan 10
GG W vs UPW W Live Score: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Women's Premier League, Match 2, between Gujarat Giants Women and Up Warriorz Women.

The match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.


Gujarat Giants Women vs Up Warriorz Women Live Score: Phoebe Litchfield’s aggressive 78 off 40 balls could not prevent UP Warriorz from going down as Gujarat Giants registered a 10-run win in a high-scoring Women’s Premier League (WPL) match played on Saturday at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Asked to bat first, Gujarat Giants put up a strong total of 207 for 4. Captain Ashleigh Gardner anchored the innings with a well-paced 65. Opener Sophie Devine set the tone early with 38 before being dismissed in the sixth over. Gardner then took control of the innings and built a key partnership with Anushka Sharma, who contributed 44 off 30 balls. The pair added 103 runs for the third wicket, placing the Warriorz bowlers under pressure.