Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Prediction & Match Preview – WPL 14th Match
Match summary
Gujarat Giants Women meet UP Warriorz Women in WPL 2026 at Vadodara on 22 January. Team form, key performers, pitch, weather and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women, 14th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Start time | 02:00 pm GMT / 07:30 pm local |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Gujarat Giants Women |
| Toss pick | UP Warriorz Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
Gujarat Giants Women face UP Warriorz Women in the 14th match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League at BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Gujarat have yet to find top gear. Two wins and three losses from five games leave them bottom of the table, and three consecutive defeats mean they need a quick turnaround to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Captain Ashleigh Gardner has carried the batting with 191 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 191 and an average of 38.20. Sophie Devine has scored 149 runs at a strike rate of 182, setting the powerplay tempo, and Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham have each passed 80, with Bharti Fulmali offering late cameos. In the attack, Devine has nine wickets, though at 8.78 an over, while Kashvee Gautam and Renuka Singh Thakur have 11 between them and Wareham and Rajeshwari Gayakwad have added six.
UP Warriorz lost their first three matches but have won twice since to climb to third. Phoebe Litchfield leads their batting with 211 runs at a strike rate of 162.30, Meg Lanning has 193 and Harleen Deol 147, but the middle and lower order have been inconsistent, with Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma and Chloe Tryon all showing glimpses. Shikha Pandey has five wickets at 7.44 an over, Deepti and Sophie Ecclestone four each and Asha Sobhana two, a capable though not dominant attack.
Vadodara’s Kotambi pitch generally gives bat and ball an equal chance. Early on, quicks can get bounce and movement, so openers have to be careful. The surface then settles and becomes more accommodating for strokeplay and partnerships, while spinners may get some grip as it slows later, provided they bowl with control and variation. Scores tend to be competitive.
Around 7:30 pm local time on 22 January, Vadodara should be warm and pleasant at roughly 27–28°C with clear to mostly clear skies. Rain is unlikely, as January is usually dry in the city, and light winds and moderate humidity should keep conditions comfortable.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 155–170 | – |
| Second innings | 145–165 | – |
Gujarat Giants Women
Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine have been scoring at striking rates above 180, and Gujarat have a balanced bowling group.
Toss pick: UP Warriorz Women
FAQ
Who is expected to win Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women?
Our preview leans towards Gujarat Giants Women, whose top-order strike rates have been the most impressive in the tournament so far.
How have Gujarat Giants Women done so far?
They have won two and lost three of five matches, including three straight defeats, and sit at the bottom of the table.
Which UP Warriorz batter has scored the most runs?
Phoebe Litchfield leads with 211 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 162.30.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Gujarat Giants Women
- Beth Mooney
- Sophie Devine
- Anushka Sharma
- Kanika Ahuja
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Georgia Wareham
- Kashvee Gautam
- Bharti Fulmali
- Tanuja Kanwer
- Happy Kumari
- Renuka Singh Thakur
UP Warriorz Women
- Kiran Navgire
- Meg Lanning
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Harleen Deol
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Chloe Tryon
- Deepti Sharma
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Asha Sobhana Joy
- Shikha Pandey
- Kranti Gaud
Head-to-head
Earlier meetings of Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women that we covered.