On Saturday, January 10, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, Gujarat Giants Women are to meet UP Warriorz Women in Match No. 2 of the Women’s Premier League 2026. The Giants have been struggling for survival in the previous seasons, but made a dramatic transformation for the year 2026 by appointing universally acclaimed Ashleigh Gardner as the full-time captain. The Gardner-led Giants will be a threat to the competition as the franchise is looking to establish itself as a genuine title contender.
Eager to win the championship, the UP Warriorz team has fortified its ground with a new captain, Meg Lanning, whose career is marked by teaming up with winners and overall success. Lanning, captain of the Delhi Capitals, took the team to three consecutive finals in the last three seasons and now comes with that winning pedigree to UP Warriorz. Lanning, with the backing of all-rounder Deepti Sharma and her record of excellence, is determined to repeat her triumph and lead UP Warriorz to the crown.
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 6 |
| GG W Won | 3 |
| UP W Won | 3 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Match Details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz, Match 2, WPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, January 10; 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
Gujarat Giants Women’s Strengths
Under Ashleigh Gardner’s leadership, Gujarat Giants bring renewed energy and ambition to the 2026 season. The revamped squad features promising talent and tactical flexibility. Gardner’s captaincy and strategic acumen combined with the franchise’s determination to establish itself as a title contender provide significant motivation and competitive edge.
Gujarat Giants Women’s Weaknesses
GG W lacks the championship pedigree of established franchises, having struggled in previous seasons. Inexperience at the highest pressure moments could prove costly in critical matches. Additionally, their relatively unproven squad composition in WPL conditions and potential inconsistency in key player performances remain concerning factors that may affect their tournament journey.
UP Warriorz Women’s Strengths
UP Warriorz boast Meg Lanning’s proven leadership and championship-winning experience from three consecutive Delhi Capitals finals. The addition of Deepti Sharma strengthens their all-round capabilities significantly. Lanning’s track record of success, combined with a well-balanced squad, positions UP Warriorz as formidable contenders capable of competing for the WPL title.
UP Warriorz Women’s Weaknesses
Despite their leadership upgrade, UP Warriorz face the challenge of building team cohesion as a reconstituted unit. Integration of new players and establishing consistent partnerships requires time and successful early performances. Adapting to varying pitch conditions and maintaining momentum throughout the tournament could present difficulties for this newly formed squad.
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Giants Women (GG W):
Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Georgia Wareham
UP Warriorz (UP W):
Meg Lanning (captain), Pratika Rawal, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Chloe Tryon, Shweta Sehrawat, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey
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