Gujarat Giants Secure First Win in WPL 2025: Priya Mishra and Ashleigh Gardner Shine

UP Warriorz Struggle with the Bat

• Deepti Sharma (39 off 27 balls) was the standout batter, but her dismissal by Ashleigh Gardner proved crucial.

• Uma Chetry (24 off 24 balls) provided some resistance alongside Deepti, building a 51-run partnership.

• Priya Mishra’s magical spell turned the game in Gujarat’s favor as she claimed three wickets, restricting UP Warriorz from setting a bigger target.

Priya Mishra’s Game-Changing Spell

• Ashleigh Gardner & Deandra Dottin took two wickets each

• Kashvee Gautam grabbed one wicket

Gujarat Giants’ Chase: Gardner’s Captain’s Knock

• Beth Mooney (0) and Dayalan Hemalatha (0) were dismissed cheaply

• Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner steadied the innings with a 55-run partnership

• Harleen Deol (34 runs) and Deandra Dottin (33 runs)* ensured Gujarat crossed the finish line in the 18th over with six wickets in hand.

Key Takeaways from the Match
✔ Priya Mishra’s three-wicket haul proved to be a turning point
✔ Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round brilliance (52 runs & 2 wickets) led Gujarat to victory
✔ UP Warriorz’ inconsistent batting performance cost them the match
What’s Next?

The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is in full swing, and fans witnessed an exciting clash between Gujarat Giants (GG) and UP Warriorz (UPW) at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Gujarat registered their first victory of the season, defeating UP Warriorz by six wickets in a thrilling encounter.

After losing the toss, UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, were invited to bat first. The team managed to post 143/9 in 20 overs, with some notable contributions but failing to put up a dominant total.

Gujarat Giants’ young leg-spinner Priya Mishra stole the show with an exceptional spell, picking up three wickets for just 20 runs. Her performance rattled the UP batting lineup, particularly in the 11th over, where she picked two wickets in quick succession.

Apart from Priya, Gujarat’s bowling attack was well-rounded:

Chasing 144, Gujarat Giants faced early setbacks as:

Gardner led from the front with a match-winning 52 off 32 balls, hitting boundaries at crucial moments.

✔ Gujarat’s first win in WPL 2025 after struggling in previous matches

With this win, Gujarat Giants have gained momentum in the WPL 2025 season. They will look to build on this performance and continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches. Can UP Warriorz bounce back? Stay tuned for more WPL updates!