Gujarat Giants will face UP Warriorz in Match 14 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on January 22, 2026, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. This is a crucial encounter for both teams as the tournament enters its business end with playoff spots on the line.
Gujarat Giants are desperate to end their three-match losing streak, while UP Warriorz are riding high on two consecutive wins and looking to make it three in a row.
This article provides a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this WPL encounter.
Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Match 14 Preview
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara will host this crucial WPL 2026 encounter. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, Match 14 |
| Date | 22 January 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 |
Context:
- RCB have already qualified for the playoffs with 5 wins from 5 matches
- GG on 3-match losing streak – need to win to stay in playoff hunt
- UPW on 2-match winning streak – can move to 3rd with a win
- MI was eliminated from the top spot race after losing 3 consecutive matches
- Critical match for both teams’ playoff qualification
Previous Meeting This Season (Match 2 – Jan 10, 2026)
Gujarat Giants 207/4 beat UP Warriorz 197/8 by 10 runs
- GG: Ashleigh Gardner 65 (41), Anushka Sharma 44 (30), Sophie Devine 38 (20), Georgia Wareham 27* (13)
- UPW: Phoebe Litchfield 78 (40), Meg Lanning 30, Shweta Sehrawat 25
- Wickets: Renuka Singh 2/25, Sophie Ecclestone 2/32
- 21 sixes hit in the match – NEW WORLD RECORD for any women’s T20 match!
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Pitch Type | Slower and lower compared to DY Patil |
| Average Score | 150-165 (lower than DY Patil) |
| Nature | Flat, batter-friendly, but slows down; chasing preferred |
| Pace Factor | Limited assistance for pacers; swing bowlers are effective early |
| Spin Factor | Spinners get grip as the match progresses |
| Dew Factor | Significant in the second innings – favors chasing |
| Toss Factor | All teams have bowled first so far in WPL 2026 at Vadodara |
The Vadodara pitch has produced lower totals than the DY Patil pitch. Chasing a score like 155 can be tricky here. Both GG (economy 9.61) and UPW (economy 9.07) have been the most expensive bowling units in WPL 2026.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25-30°C |
| Humidity | Moderate |
| Wind | Light breeze |
| Rain Chance | Nil (0%) |
| Dew Factor | Expected in the second innings |
| Overall | Perfect conditions for evening cricket |
Injury Updates
Gujarat Giants: Gujarat Giants come into this match with no major injury concerns.
UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz come into this match with no major injury concerns.
Dream11 Team For GG vs UPW
GG vs UPW Head-to-Head Records
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total WPL Matches | 7 |
| Gujarat Giants Win | 3 |
| UP Warriorz Wins | 4 |
| This Season | GG 1-0 UPW |
Last Five WPL Meetings
- GG Women won by 10 runs 10-Jan-2026
- 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
Suggested Reads:
Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Phoebe Litchfield (UPW) | 211 runs in 4 matches. Scored 78 vs GG. Joint-highest six-hitter (10) |
| Ashleigh Gardner (GG) | Captain scored 65 in the first meeting. 7 sixes this season. All-round threat. |
| Meg Lanning (UPW) | The Australian captain needs one match to be in sublime form again. |
| Sophie Devine (GG) | Explosive opener, 10 sixes (joint-highest). Scored 38 in the first meeting. |
| Sophie Ecclestone (UPW) | Premier spinner, took 2/32 in the first meeting. Key on the slower Vadodara pitch. |
| Renuka Singh (GG) | Most economical GG bowler (8.05 econ), 5 wickets. Swing early could be key. |
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