The Women's Premier League (WPL 2025) is underway with thrilling matches. Monday's highly anticipated clash between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants has captured everyone's attention.
Match Preview: The Women's Premier League (WPL 2025) continues with exciting matches. Monday's game between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants is a highly anticipated encounter. Led by Deepti Sharma, UP Warriorz will aim for revenge after a previous defeat and strengthen their playoff hopes. Conversely, Ashley Gardner's Gujarat Giants will strive to continue their winning streak and climb the points table.
UP Warriorz Seeking a Resurgence
UP Warriorz currently holds the third position in the WPL 2025 points table with 4 points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.124. The team has won 3 out of 5 matches, but a significant 8-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians impacted their confidence. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants have experienced a mixed bag of results this season.
They have won 2 out of 5 matches and are currently at the bottom of the points table. However, a 6-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore has boosted their morale.
Gujarat Giants Won the Previous Encounter
The two teams have met once before this season. In a match held on February 16th in Vadodara, Gujarat Giants defeated UP Warriorz by 6 wickets. UP Warriorz are now determined to erase that defeat and are fully prepared for this rematch. This match offers UP Warriorz a chance for revenge and to ease their path to the playoffs. Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their winning momentum.
A tough contest is expected between the two teams. It remains to be seen which team will execute their strategies effectively and emerge victorious.
Points Table Standings:
UP Warriorz: 5 Matches | 3 Wins | 2 Losses | 4 Points | NRR -0.124
Gujarat Giants: 5 Matches | 2 Wins | 3 Losses | 4 Points | NRR -0.356
Match Details:
Match: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants (15th Match of WPL 2025)
Date: March 3, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Where to Watch:
TV: Star Sports Network (under Viacom18's official broadcasting rights)
Online Streaming: Available on JioCinema and Hotstar app
Key Players to Watch:
Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz): As captain, she needs to lead from the front.
Tahlia McGrath (UP Warriorz): Capable of significant contributions with both bat and ball.
Ashley Gardner (Gujarat Giants): Gujarat's biggest strength as an all-rounder.
Harleen Deol (Gujarat Giants): Responsible for providing stability in the middle order.
Squads:
UP Warriorz: Deepti Sharma (Captain), Anjali Sarvani, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chettri, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Arundhati Gaikwad, Kranti Gautam, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Poonam Khamenar, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sahrawat, Gauhar Sultana, Saika Thakur, and Dinesha Brindha.
Gujarat Giants: Ashley Gardner (Captain), Bharati Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, D Hemlata, Dayandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Beth Mooney, Keshvi Gautam, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Prakasika Naik, Priya Misra, and Shabnim Ismail.
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