UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Match Overview
In a commanding performance, Gujarat Giants Women triumphed over UP Warriorz Women by 81 runs in the 15th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025. Batting first, Gujarat posted a formidable 186/5, with Beth Mooney leading the charge with a stellar 96. In response, UP struggled, collapsing to 105 all out in just 17.1 overs.
First Innings: Beth Mooney hits the purple patch at the right time
Gujarat Giants Women posted a formidable total of 186 runs for the loss of five wickets, largely thanks to Beth Mooney’s explosive innings. Mooney narrowly missed a century, finishing with an unbeaten 96 runs, which included 17 boundaries. Harleen Deol also contributed significantly with a brisk 45 runs off 32 balls, forming a crucial partnership of 101 runs with Mooney.
Despite a promising start, UP Warriorz struggled to contain the Giants, with Sophie Ecclestone being the standout bowler, claiming two wickets for 30 runs. Deepti Sharma, Chinelle Henry, and Kranti Goud also chipped in with one wicket each, but the Giants’ batting prowess proved too strong.
Second Innings: UP Warriorz Women’s batters struggle throughout the innings
After winning the toss, UP Warriorz opted to field first, hoping to exploit early assistance for bowlers. However, their batting performance fell short, with only a few players making significant contributions.
Chinelle Henry top-scored for the Warriorz with a resilient 28 runs, while Grace Harris added a valuable 25. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to build partnerships and were bundled out for 105 runs in 17.1 overs.
On the bowling front, Gujarat Giants’ Tanuja Kanwar and Kashvee Gautam were the standout performers, claiming three wickets each, effectively dismantling the UP batting lineup. Deandra Dottin also contributed with two crucial wickets, helping to restrict the Warriorz to a low score.
UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Performances & Player of the Match
Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants Women)
- Mooney won the Player of the Match award for her batting performance.
- She remained unbeaten on 96 runs off 59 deliveries.
Harleen Deol (Gujarat Giants Women)
- Harleen provided stability to GG-W’s innings after the team lost an early wicket.
- She made 45 runs off 32 deliveries, including six boundaries.
- She had a partnership of 101 runs for the second wicket with Mooney.
Kashvee Gautam (Gujarat Giants Women)
- Kashvee continues to dominate in her debut season.
- She is the second-highest wicket-taker this season.
- Kashvee picked three wickets for 11 runs in three overs.
Tanuja Kanwer (Gujarat Giants Women)
- Tanuja also had a successful outing with the ball.
- She took three wickets for 17 runs in 3.1 overs.
UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Match Summary
In a dominant display, Gujarat Giants Women secured an emphatic 81-run victory over UP Warriorz Women in the WPL’s 15th match. Batting first, Gujarat set a challenging total of 186/5, with Beth Mooney shining brightly, scoring 96 runs.
UP’s response faltered dramatically, collapsing to 105 all out in just 17.1 overs, with Deandra Dottin taking two wickets in the first over. Tanuja Kanwar and Kashvee Gautam also impressed with three wickets each, sealing a comprehensive win for Gujarat, who now sit third in the standings, while UP languishes at the bottom with a negative net run rate.