Gujarat Giants Set New Six-Hitting Record in WPL 2026 Match Against UP Warriorz
Historic Six-Hitting Record Established
The second match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, featuring Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz, has made headlines by setting a new record for the most sixes in any women's T20 match, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
This thrilling encounter at DY Patil Stadium witnessed a total of 21 sixes, surpassing the previous record of 19 sixes, which was achieved during the 2017-18 Women's Big Bash League match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars, and matched in the WPL 2024 season between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals.
Gujarat Giants Triumph in High-Scoring Match
In a nail-biting finish, UP Warriorz fell short by 10 runs against Gujarat Giants, despite a commendable 78 runs from Phoebe Litchfield.
Chasing a daunting target of 208, UP Warriorz faced an early setback when Kiran Navgire was dismissed for just one run in the first over by Renuka Singh, giving Gujarat Giants a strong start.
Following this, Australian captain Meg Lanning and Litchfield formed a crucial partnership of 70 runs, with Lanning scoring 30 runs off 27 balls before her dismissal.
Middle Overs Collapse for UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz experienced a collapse in the middle overs, but Shweta Sehrawat joined Litchfield to form a vital 69-run partnership. Sehrawat scored 25 runs before being bowled by Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Litchfield's impressive innings of 78 runs off 40 balls, which included eight fours and five sixes, was not enough to secure victory as UP Warriorz ended their innings at 197/8.
Bowling Highlights for Gujarat Giants
Renuka Singh was the standout bowler for Gujarat Giants, achieving figures of 2/25 in her four overs. Georgia Wareham and Sophie Devine also contributed significantly, each taking two wickets, while Ashleigh Gardner and Rajeshwari Gayakwad claimed one wicket each.
Gujarat Giants' Batting Prowess
Earlier in the match, Gujarat Giants, led by captain Ashleigh Gardner, set a formidable total of 207 runs against UP Warriorz.
After a strong start of 40 runs without loss in the first four overs, the Giants lost their first wicket when veteran spinner Sophie Ecclestone bowled Beth Mooney for 13 runs.
Sophie Devine also fell shortly after, dismissed for 38 runs, leaving Gujarat at 56/2 after six overs.
Gardner and Sharma's Partnership
Gardner and Anushka Sharma stabilized the innings, guiding the team to 90/2 at the halfway mark. In the 13th over, they scored 18 runs, showcasing their aggressive batting.
Gardner reached her sixth WPL fifty, becoming the player with the most fifty-plus scores for Gujarat Giants, surpassing Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt.
Anushka Sharma's impressive 44 runs, the highest by a Gujarat Giants player on WPL debut, was cut short when she was dismissed by Deandra Dottin.
Final Scores
Gujarat Giants finished their innings at 207/4 in 20 overs, with Ashleigh Gardner scoring 65 runs and Anushka Sharma contributing 44 runs. UP Warriorz managed 197/8 in their 20 overs, with Phoebe Litchfield top-scoring with 78 runs.
Wicket-takers for UP included Sophie Ecclestone (2/32), Deandra Dottin (1/47), and Shikha Pandey (1/29).
Match Summary
Brief scores: Gujarat Giants: 207/4 in 20 overs (Ashleigh Gardner 65, Anushka Sharma 44; Sophie Ecclestone 2/32) vs UP Warriorz 197/8 in 20 overs (Phoebe Litchfield 78, Meg Lanning 30; Renuka Singh 2/25).