WPL 2025: The much-awaited third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is in full swing, and cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz. This match will be the third game of the tournament and is set to take place at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on February 16th at 7:30 PM (IST).
Gujarat Giants (GG) Team Preview
In their opening match, Gujarat Giants suffered a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, despite setting a formidable total of 200 runs in the first innings. The team’s bowling and fielding performances faltered, allowing RCB to achieve a record-breaking chase.
Key players included captain and wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney, who scored 56 off 42 balls, Ashleigh Gardner, who played a brilliant knock of 79 off 48 balls, and Harleen Deol, a reliable all-rounder capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
UP Warriorz (UPW) Team Preview
UP Warriorz have had mixed results in past seasons, finishing third in the first season and fourth in the second. This year, they aim for a stronger campaign. Key players include Deepti Sharma, the newly appointed captain and all-rounder who had an excellent 2024 season with 295 runs at a 136.57 strike rate and 10 wickets, and Sophie Ecclestone, a world-class spinner with 27 WPL wickets in 17 matches.
UP Warriorz suffered a major setback as their star player Alyssa Healy was ruled out due to injury. West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry has been brought in as her replacement. With Healy out, Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been appointed as the captain for the season.
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW) – Match Details
Date and Time: 16th February, Sunday, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Live Streaming: JioHotstar (app & website)/ Star Sports Network
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW) – Pitch Report
The Kotambi Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score is 131, and teams generally prefer batting first.
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW) – Weather Report
Vadodara is set to enjoy a sunny day with temperatures peaking at 32°C and dropping to a low of 19°C. The humidity levels will be around 55%, providing a relatively comfortable atmosphere. Gentle winds will be blowing at a speed of 11 kph, adding a refreshing breeze to the warm day.
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW)– Probable Playing XIs
Gujarat Giants (GG) Predicted XI: BL Mooney (wk), H Deol, D Hemalatha, L Wolvaardt, A Gardner (C), Simran Shaikh, DJS Dottin, TP Kanwer, Priya Mishra, Meghna Singh, Sayali Satghare
UP Warriorz (UPW) Predicted XI: Uma Chetry (wk), K P Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, GM Harris, TM McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, C Atapattu, DB Sharma (C), RS Gayakwad, S Ecclestone, Saima Thakor
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW)– Head-to-Head Records
Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz have faced each other four times in WPL history, with both teams winning two matches each. This match will be a crucial tie-breaker.
Prediction: UP Warriorz (UPW) to win the match.
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW) – Key Players
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Harleen Deol: In the opening match, Harleen Deol batted at number 7 and remained unbeaten with a quickfire 9 off just 4 balls, demonstrating her potential to bat higher in the order. Over 12 WPL matches, she has accumulated 259 runs with a top score of 67. Besides her batting prowess, Deol can also make valuable contributions with the ball when needed.
Beth Mooney: The Gujarat Giants’ wicketkeeper-batter, Beth Mooney, played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings during the first match, scoring 56 off 42 balls. A key player in their batting lineup, Mooney boasts an impressive record of 3215 T20I runs for Australia. In the WPL 2024 season, she amassed 285 runs in 8 matches, with an unbeaten 85 as her highest score, cementing her position as a dependable batter.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Deepti Sharma: The newly appointed 27-year-old skipper of UP Warriorz, Deepti Sharma, is a key all-rounder. Across 17 WPL matches, she has made significant contributions with both bat and ball, scoring 385 runs in 16 innings and taking 19 wickets. In the WPL 2024 season, she was particularly outstanding, scoring 295 runs at a strike rate of 136.57 and an average of 98.33, while also picking up 10 wickets at an economy rate of 7.23, showcasing her versatility and skill.
Sophie Ecclestone: Renowned as one of the world’s premier spinners, 25-year-old English star Sophie Ecclestone has been a standout performer for UP Warriorz. Over 17 WPL matches, she has taken 27 wickets at an impressive average of 16.37, with her best bowling figures being 4/13. Ecclestone’s consistent performances make her a crucial asset to the team.
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW) – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper:- Beth Mooney
Batters:- Grace Harris, Laura Wolvaardt, Simran Shaikh
All-Rounders:- Deepti Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner ©, Chamari Athapaththu (vc), Deandra Dottin
Bowlers:- Sophie Ecclestone, Tanuja Kanwar, Alana King
WPL 2025, Match 3: Gujarat Giants (GG) vs UP Warriorz (UPW) – Full Squad
Gujarat Giants (GG) Squad: Beth Mooney(w), 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 (UPW) Squad: Chamari Athapaththu, Vrinda Dinesh, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma(c), Uma Chetry(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Kranti Goud, Saima Thakor, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Gouher Sultana, Arushi Goel, Chinelle Henry, Alana King, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar
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