Gujarat Giants Triumph Over UP Warriorz in Thrilling Women's Premier League Clash

In an exhilarating Women's Premier League match, the Gujarat Giants triumphed over the UP Warriorz by a narrow margin of 10 runs. Despite a stellar performance from Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 78 runs, the Warriorz fell short in their chase of 208 runs. Captain Ashleigh Gardner's impressive 65 runs and a late blitz from Georgia Wareham helped the Giants set a formidable total. The match showcased thrilling moments, including a mini-collapse from the Warriorz that ultimately sealed their fate. Read on for a detailed breakdown of this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 10, 2026, 19:37 IST

Match Summary

In Navi Mumbai, the Gujarat Giants secured a narrow victory over the UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a high-scoring encounter during the Women's Premier League. Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield delivered an impressive performance, scoring 78 runs off just 40 balls, but it wasn't enough to clinch the win.

After being put to bat first, Gujarat Giants' captain Ashleigh Gardner led the charge with a brilliant 65 runs, while Georgia Wareham contributed a quickfire 27 not out off just 10 deliveries, helping the team to a formidable total of 207 for 4.

Despite Litchfield's explosive innings, which included eight fours and five sixes, the Warriorz fell short, finishing their innings at 197 for 8. Asha Sobhana also made a late push with an unbeaten 27 off 10 balls, but it was too little too late.

Georgia Wareham was instrumental with the ball for Gujarat, taking two wickets for 30 runs. Renuka Singh and Sophie Devine also claimed two wickets each, while Gardner and Rajeshwari Gayakwad contributed one wicket each.

The Warriorz's chase began poorly, losing opener Kiran Navgire early. However, a partnership between Meg Lanning and Litchfield steadied the innings until a sudden collapse saw them lose three wickets for just one run.

Earlier, Gardner's captaincy shone as she built a crucial 103-run partnership with Anushka Sharma, who scored 44 runs off 30 balls. Gardner's innings featured six boundaries and three sixes, while Wareham's late blitz propelled the Giants past the 200-run mark.

Sophie Ecclestone was the standout bowler for the Warriorz, taking 2 wickets for 32 runs, while Shikha Pandey and Deandra Dottin each claimed one wicket. Notably, Deepti Sharma went wicket-less, conceding 32 runs in her three overs.