The Women’s Premier League 2026 serves up an intriguing afternoon clash as Gujarat Giants Women face UP Warriorz Women at DY Patil Stadium on Saturday, January 10. These two teams arrive with contrasting stories. Gujarat Giants made the playoffs in 2025 and have added firepower with Sophie Devine, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and Georgia Wareham joining skipper Ashleigh Gardner. UP Warriorz finished last season at the bottom but have rebuilt completely, bringing in Australian legend Meg Lanning as captain.
Both franchises start fresh. Gujarat targets its first WPL title with what Gardner calls their “strongest squad ever.” UP Warriorz rebuilt from scratch, retaining only Shweta Sehrawat and splurging on Deepti Sharma (Rs 3.20 crore), Shikha Pandey, and Lanning. With new coach Abhishek Nayar, Warriorz aim to bounce back strong.
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Match Preview
Gujarat Giants built a balanced squad around their core. Captain Ashleigh Gardner brings World Cup-winning experience. Beth Mooney provides stable opening performances. Sophie Devine adds proven match-winning ability, while Georgia Wareham strengthens the spin department. Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives explosive batting depth in the middle order.
India’s premier pacer Renuka Singh Thakur and young Titas Sadhu address pace concerns. Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, and keeper Yastika Bhatia complete a well-rounded squad.
UP Warriorz went through their biggest transformation. Meg Lanning’s appointment as captain headlines the rebuild. With 952 WPL runs and seven World Cups, Lanning brings championship DNA. The batting looks dangerous with Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Deandra Dottin, and Harleen Deol supporting Lanning.
The bowling attack features Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone in spin. Chloe Tryon, with 21 WBBL wickets, is going to make the debut in the WPL this season. Asha Sobhana and Kranti Gaud provide support.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women, WPL Match 2 |
| Date | Saturday, 10th January, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 (Season 4) |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly surface with consistent bounce |
| Average Score | 169 runs (first innings T20s since 2024) |
| Favours | Batters dominate; pacers get early movement |
| Surface | Soil imported from South Africa; true bounce throughout |
| WPL Records | Only 3 of 11 WPL matches won batting first at DY Patil |
| Key Factor | Dew arrives in the second innings; chasing teams hold an advantage |
| Boundary | Shortest side 48m; longest boundary 66m |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 25-28°C during the afternoon |
| Humidity | 75-80% |
| Wind Speed | 13-19 km/h |
| Rain Chance | Clear skies; no rain expected |
| Dew Factor | Significant in the second innings |
Toss Prediction
DY Patil Stadium favors chasing teams heavily. Only three teams defended totals successfully in 11 WPL matches here. Dew makes it tough for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings. With an average first-innings score of 169, the captain winning the toss will bowl first.
Injury Updates
Gujarat Giants Women: Full squad fit and ready. Squad includes Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Georgia Wareham, Yastika Bhatia, Bharti Fulmali, Tanuja Kanwar, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, and others.
UP Warriorz Women: No injury concerns. Squad includes Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri (wk), and others.
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Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Head-to-Head
It’s a tie-breaker at 3-3, but GG has dominated the last 3 matches between the two teams. They have outclassed UPW in almost every section in the last few matches.
Last five matches:
- GG Women won by 81 runs 03-Mar-2025
- GG Women won by 6 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) 16-Feb-2025
- GG Women won by 8 runs 11-Mar-2024
- UPW Women won by 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) 01-Mar-2024
- UPW Women won by 3 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) 20-Mar-2023
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Meg Lanning (Captain) | Seven-time World Cup winner; 952 WPL runs; new UP captain; consistent top-order batter |
| Ashleigh Gardner (Vice Captain) | World Cup winner; Gujarat captain; powerful all-rounder; leads from the front |
| Beth Mooney | Reliable opener; WBBL champion; provides solid starts; 74 not out vs UP in 2024 |
| Sophie Devine | Explosive all-rounder; Rs 2 crore buy; power-hitter; seam-bowling option |
| Deepti Sharma | Most expensive WPL 2026 player; elite all-rounder; crucial middle overs bowler |
| Sophie Ecclestone | World-class left-arm spinner; 36 WPL wickets in 25 matches; economical |
| Kiran Navgire | UP’s leading six-hitter with 24 sixes; explosive opener; match-winner |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Stylish left-hander; 199 WPL runs; steadies innings; rising Australian star |
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