GG vs UPW, WPL Highlights: Gujarat Giants demolish UP Warriorz with 45-run win
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 22, 2026, 23:34:04 IST
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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 UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League on Thursday, snapping a three-match losing streak. Returning to form, the New Zealand all-rounder anchored Gujarat’s innings with a calm 50 not out off 42 balls, guiding the side to 153/8 after being asked to bat first. Coming into the match after three consecutive low scores, including a duck in her previous game, Devine absorbed pressure with poise, capitalising on a dropped chance and a no-ball to ensure her side posted a competitive total. She finished with three sixes and two fours, smashing a couple off Shikha Pandey in the final over to push the total beyond 150.

UP Warriorz’s chase was derailed early as Kiran Navgire’s poor run continued with a golden duck in the opening over. Skipper Meg Lanning fell for 14 in another stroke of misfortune, leaving the hosts reeling at the powerplay stage. Phoebe Litchfield offered brief resistance, scoring 32, but the innings collapsed once Ashleigh Gardner dismissed her, as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. Harleen Deol and Deepti Sharma also struggled to make an impact, leaving Gujarat in full control.

Gujarat’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, led by veteran left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad, who returned 3/16 in her comeback match, removing key middle-order batters in quick succession. Devine contributed with the ball as well, claiming 2/16, while Renuka Singh chipped in with two wickets of her own. Collectively, the Giants bowled UP Warriorz out for 108 in 17.3 overs, showcasing tactical precision and teamwork.

The win not only marked a return to winning ways but also boosted Gujarat Giants to second place in the WPL table behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Devine’s captaincy and all-round brilliance, combined with a disciplined bowling attack, ensured a comprehensive victory and restored confidence in the team’s campaign.
20:25 (IST) Jan 22

A timely breakthrough for UP Warriorz. In walks Bharti Fulmali.

20:24 (IST) Jan 22
W
Overs12.4
Score93 - 4

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, OUT! TAKEN! Sophie Ecclestone gets the big fish here. She flights it up, full and around off, Beth Mooney comes down the track to loft it down the ground but fails to get under it fully. She ends up slicing it and it goes flat and in the air toward mid off. Kiran Navgire, who is stationed there, dives to her front and takes a fantastic catch inches above the ground with the ball dying in. Mooney walks back for 38 off 34, her highest score of the season, but would have liked to convert it into a big one.

20:24 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs12.3
Score93 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, Arm ball, full and on off, angling in, Sophie Devine gets forward to defend but gets an inside edge to the leg side for another run.

20:23 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs12.2
Score92 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, full and on middle, Beth Mooney drills it to long on for a run.

20:23 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs12.1
Score91 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, Floated, full and on middle, Sophie Devine eases it towards long on for a single.

20:21 (IST) Jan 22
2wd
Overs12.1
Score90 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, TWO WIDES! And again! Flatter, full but way, way outside off, Beth Mooney lets it go. Shweta Sehrawat moves to her left but only manages to parry it behind. Another bye taken plus a wide. The umpires want to check whether this pitched outside the strip or not but the replay shows it is just a wide and not a No Ball.

20:21 (IST) Jan 22
2wd
Overs12.1
Score88 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, TWO WIDES! Fires this one full but down the leg side, Sophie Devine misses her flick. Shweta Sehrawat, the keeper, fails to collect it cleanly and allows a bye. Called a wide as well.

20:20 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 12 overs 86 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
104214
  • Beth Mooney 37 (32)
  • Sophie Devine 14 (12)
Chloe Tryon2-0-19-0
4
Overs11.6
Score86 - 3

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, FOUR! Nice use of the feet! Flighted, full and around middle. Beth Mooney skips down the track to get to the pitch of it and thumps it over the bowler's head for another boundary. 12 runs off the over.

20:19 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs11.5
Score82 - 3

Chloe Tryon to Sophie Devine, Quicker one, full and on middle, Sophie Devine drills it to long on for one.

20:19 (IST) Jan 22
2
Overs11.4
Score81 - 3

Chloe Tryon to Sophie Devine, Flatter, full and on middle, Sophie Ecclestone tucks it away wide of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

20:19 (IST) Jan 22
4
Overs11.3
Score79 - 3

Chloe Tryon to Sophie Devine, FOUR! She is not going to miss out twice! Short and outside off, Sophie Devine makes room, frees her arms and cuts it away beautifully through point for a boundary.

20:18 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs11.2
Score75 - 3

Chloe Tryon to Sophie Devine, Flatter, short and around off, Sophie Devine backs away to cut it but goes too hard at it. She ends up chopping it onto the pitch.

20:18 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs11.1
Score75 - 3

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, full and on middle, Beth Mooney uses her feet and clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Mooney wants the second but Deepti Sharma is quick to run to her right in the deep to keep it to one.

20:17 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 11 overs 74 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
100011
  • Beth Mooney 32 (30)
  • Sophie Devine 7 (8)
Sophie Ecclestone2-0-6-0
1
Overs10.6
Score74 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, Quicker, full and on middle and leg, Beth Mooney flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one. Just 3 runs off the over. Tidy!

20:16 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs10.5
Score73 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, Darts one full and on off, Sophie Devine forces her drive down to long on for a run.

20:16 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs10.4
Score72 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, Slows it up, full and on middle, Sophie Devine knocks it with a straight bat down the pitch.

20:16 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs10.3
Score72 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, Drags her length back, on middle, angling in, Sophie Devine backs away but gets no room and stabs it back to the bowler.

20:15 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs10.2
Score72 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Sophie Devine, Flatter, full and on middle, Sophie Devine pushes it back to the bowler.

20:15 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs10.1
Score72 - 3

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, Floated, full and on middle, Beth Mooney clips it away towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:14 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 10 overs 71 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
10(W)0006
  • Sophie Devine 6 (4)
  • Beth Mooney 30 (28)
Deepti Sharma2-0-16-1
6
Overs9.6
Score71 - 3

Deepti Sharma to Sophie Devine, SIX! Sophie Devine is up and running! Flighted delivery, full and on off, Devine picks the length to get under the ball and drops on a knee. She plays the slog sweep over deep square leg for a six to get going.

20:13 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs9.5
Score65 - 3

Deepti Sharma to Sophie Devine, Flat and full, on middle, clipped to mid-wicket.

20:13 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs9.4
Score65 - 3

Deepti Sharma to Sophie Devine, Slows it down nicely and pulls the length back, on off, Sophie advances but can only pat it to cover.

20:13 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs9.3
Score65 - 3

Deepti Sharma to Sophie Devine, Quicker and fuller, on off, Devine pushes it back to Deepti.

20:12 (IST) Jan 22

A break in play brings in a wicket for UP Warriorz. Sophie Devine is the next batter in.

20:11 (IST) Jan 22
W
Overs9.2
Score65 - 3

Deepti Sharma to Ashleigh Gardner, OUT! TIMBER! Deepti Sharma strikes on her return to the attack. Another ball bowled slower through the air by Deepti, on off and middle. Gardner goes back to a ball she would have been better off playing off the front foot. She shapes up to go across the line but the ball lands and spins a bit to go past the inside edge. It brushes the back pad before clattering into the stumps. Ashleigh never really got going. The Giants are now 3 down for 65.

20:11 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs9.1
Score65 - 2

Deepti Sharma to Beth Mooney, Hangs it up there, does Deepti. Short and slow, on off. A bit of turn and Mooney dabs it in front of point for a quick single.

20:08 (IST) Jan 22

Strategic Break! Despite losing a couple of wickets, Gujarat Giants have scored at a brisk rate. Beth Mooney has looked in control, while Ashleigh Gardner is still getting her eyes in. However, we know how dangerous she can be in the middle overs. UP Warriorz will be hoping to break this stand as quickly as possible, because they know that if these two play most of the overs till the end, they could well be batted out of this game. Also, Deepti Sharma to bowl after the break.

20:07 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 9 overs 64 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
411001
  • Beth Mooney 29 (27)
  • Ashleigh Gardner 5 (11)
Chloe Tryon1-0-7-0
1
Overs8.6
Score64 - 2

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, A good recovery from Tryon after conceding a boundary on the first ball! Chloe keeps it flat and short, on off, Mooney waits on it to pick the gap and cuts but Deepti Sharma gets low to her right at backward point to make the stop. Just a single.

20:07 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs8.5
Score63 - 2

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, Skidding through, a bit full, outside off, Beth makes room and flashes but does not connect.

20:07 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs8.4
Score63 - 2

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, Short and at 76.8 kph, on off, Mooney cuts well but can't get it past Deepti Sharma at backward point.

20:06 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs8.3
Score63 - 2

Chloe Tryon to Ashleigh Gardner, Tryon continues to be a bit short, outside off. The ball stays a bit low but Gardner manages to hit it to deep cover for one.

20:06 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs8.2
Score62 - 2

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, A bit quicker and the length stays short, on middle. Beth shimmies down the track and pats it to long on. They cross.

20:05 (IST) Jan 22
4
Overs8.1
Score61 - 2

Chloe Tryon to Beth Mooney, FOUR! In the gap! Tryon drops it fractionally short, on off, Mooney presses back and makes room. She punches it between point and cover for a four.

20:05 (IST) Jan 22

Some more spin as Chloe Tryon comes into the attack now.

20:04 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 8 overs 57 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101100
  • Ashleigh Gardner 4 (10)
  • Beth Mooney 23 (22)
Sophie Ecclestone1-0-3-0
0
Overs7.6
Score57 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, A tidy start from Sophie Ecclestone! Sliding on with the arm, shorter and on leg, Ashleigh looks to shovel it away but misses and gets hit high on the thigh pad.

20:04 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs7.5
Score57 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, Bowled from a bit wide on the crease, nearly in the blockhole, on middle. Ash squeezes it out to cover.

20:03 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs7.4
Score57 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, Drags the length back and this keeps straight, on off, Mooney advances and taps it to cover for one more.

20:03 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs7.3
Score56 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, Full and speared in at the sticks, Gardner works it to long off for a single.

20:02 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs7.2
Score55 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Ashleigh Gardner, Loopy ball, on off, Ashleigh steps out and ends up yorking herself. Jams it out down the deck and Sophie makes the stop to her left.

20:02 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs7.1
Score55 - 2

Sophie Ecclestone to Beth Mooney, Tossed up, on off, Beth pushes it off the front foot to long on and gets to the other end.

20:02 (IST) Jan 22

Sophie Ecclestone has been introuduced into the attack now.

20:00 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 7 overs 54 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
101000
  • Ashleigh Gardner 3 (6)
  • Beth Mooney 21 (20)
Kranti Gaud4-0-18-2
0
Overs6.6
Score54 - 2

Kranti Gaud to Ashleigh Gardner, Three dots in a row to end the spell by Gaud! Kranti lands it on a length, on off, Ash knocks it with a straight bat to mid off. End of a good outing with the ball for Gaud. She finishes with figures of 4-0-18-2.

20:00 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs6.5
Score54 - 2

Kranti Gaud to Ashleigh Gardner, Fuller and on leg, Gardner is beaten on the flick and wears it on the front pad.

19:59 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs6.4
Score54 - 2

Kranti Gaud to Ashleigh Gardner, Gardner throws her head back in disappointment! She has missed out on a four here. Short and wide on off, Ash slaps it hard but picks out the backward point fielder on the edge of the ring.

19:59 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs6.3
Score54 - 2

Kranti Gaud to Beth Mooney, On a length, on off, Beth dabs it through point and turns the strike over.

19:58 (IST) Jan 22
0
Overs6.2
Score53 - 2

Kranti Gaud to Beth Mooney, Pushes the length up, on off, Mooney plays it with soft hands in front of cover. They think about the single but Shikha Pandey is quick to get to the ball.

19:58 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs6.1
Score53 - 2

Kranti Gaud to Ashleigh Gardner, At 112.3 kph, on a nagging length, around the off stump. This is punched away through covers for a single.

19:56 (IST) Jan 22
Score after 6 overs 52 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
11(1WD)10114
  • Beth Mooney 20 (18)
  • Ashleigh Gardner 2 (2)
Deepti Sharma1-0-9-0
4
Overs5.6
Score52 - 2

Deepti Sharma to Beth Mooney, FOUR A classy boundary to finish the Powerplay. Deepti offers flight, full and outside off, Mooney extends her hands into the shot and firms the drive to the right of the deep extra cover fielder for a boundary. At the end of the Powerplay, the Giants are 52/2.

19:56 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs5.5
Score48 - 2

Deepti Sharma to Ashleigh Gardner, Very full, at the toes, Gardner wrists it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

19:55 (IST) Jan 22
1
Overs5.4
Score47 - 2

Deepti Sharma to Beth Mooney, Floated up, low full toss, drilled to deep cover for a run.

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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.