Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Head to Head, WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants (GG) and UP Warriorz (UPW) are gearing up for an exciting showdown in Match 3 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on February 16.
Gujarat Giants have already opened their WPL 2025 campaign but faced a disappointing 6-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their batting line-up, led by skipper Ashleigh Gardner, showed promise, but the bowling unit failed to defend a competitive total. As they prepare to face the UP Warriorz, rectifying their bowling errors will be top priority for the Giants.

For UP Warriorz, this match marks the start of their WPL 2025 journey. After a lacklustre 2024 season where they finished fourth with three wins in eight matches, the Warriorz are aiming for a strong start. Retaining a core group of players like Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Tahlia McGrath, they have banked on experience and consistency to turn their fortunes around.
The absence of Alyssa Healy due to injury is a significant setback for UPW, but new captain Deepti Sharma’s all-round abilities and leadership will be crucial. With powerful hitters like Chamari Athapaththu and Grace Harris in their ranks, UPW will look to exploit Gujarat’s weaknesses, particularly in bowling.
Before the action unfolds, let’s take a detailed look at the head-to-head records between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz in WPL history.
Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz have faced each other four times in the WPL so far. UP Warriorz hold the upper hand with three wins, while Gujarat Giants have managed just one victory in these encounters.
Matches Played: 4
Gujarat Giants Wins: 1
UP Warriorz Wins: 3
No Result: 0
Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz have produced some thrilling encounters in their four WPL meetings. The first clash in 2023 saw UP Warriorz chase down 169 with three wickets to spare, thanks to Grace Harris’s explosive 59* off 26 balls. UPW secured another close win in their second meeting, chasing 179 with three wickets in hand, powered by Tahlia McGrath’s steady 57.
In 2024, UP Warriorz continued their dominance in the first match, chasing 143 comfortably, led by Harris’s unbeaten 60 off 33 balls. However, Gujarat Giants finally registered a win in their most recent encounter, defending 152 successfully with Beth Mooney’s 74* and Shabnam Shakil’s brilliant 3/11 stealing the show.
| STAT | For GG vs UPW | For UPW vs GG |
|---|---|---|
| Win Batting 1st | 1 | - |
| Win Chasing | - | 3 |
| Highest Total | 178/6 | 181/7 |
| Lowest Total | 142/5 | 143/4 |
| Highest Successful Chase | - | 181/7 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 152/8 | - |
| Most Runs | Ashleigh Gardner (130) | Grace Harris (192) |
| Highest Scorer | Beth Mooney (74*) | Deepti Sharma (88*) |
| Most Sixes | Ashleigh Gardner (6) | Grace Harris (9) |
| Most Hundreds | - | - |
| Most Fifties | Beth Mooney / Dayalan Hemalatha / Ashleigh Gardner (1) | Grace Harris (3) |
| Most Wickets | Kim Garth (7) | Sophie Ecclestone (9) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Kim Garth (5/36) | Sophie Ecclestone (3/20) |
This will be the first WPL match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the Kotambi Stadium. Both teams will aim to register their maiden victory at this venue, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
The Kotambi Stadium is in its debut season in the WPL, and has hosted the opening two matches so far.
Matches: 2
Batting 1st Won: -
Batting 2nd Won: 2
Highest Total: 202/4 by RCB-W vs GG-W in 2025
Lowest Total: 164 by MI-W vs DC-W in 2025
Highest Run Chase: 202/4 by RCB-W vs GG-W in 2025
Lowest Total Defended: -
Average 1st Innings Score: 182.5
Most Runs: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) - 80
Highest Scorer: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) - 80*
Most Wickets: Annabel Sutherland (DC-W) - 3
Best Bowling Figures: Annabel Sutherland (DC-W) - 3/34
Gujarat Giants Women Squad: Beth Mooney (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Harleen Deol, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Kashvee Gautam, Meghna Singh, Danielle Gibson, Phoebe Litchfield, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Md Shakil, Prakashika Naik, Bharti Fulmali
UP Warriorz Women Squad: Chamari Athapaththu, Vrinda Dinesh, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma (c), Uma Chetry (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Kranti Goud, Saima Thakor, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Gouher Sultana, Arushi Goel, Chinelle Henry, Alana King, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar