UP Warriorz (UPW) will take on Gujarat Giants (GG) in match number 2 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday. The contest marks the start of a new era for both sides after massive squad overhauls at the WPL 2026 mega auction. With neither franchise having reached a WPL final so far, this clash will be an interesting one and will give an idea of which team has done their work well at the IPL 2026 auction.
The match, scheduled to be held at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, is expected to offer another high-scoring contest under lights, with dew once again likely to play a big role.
Match Details: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
- Match: UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, Match 2
- Date: January 10, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network
UP-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between these two teams has been evenly balanced so far.
- Total Matches Played: 6
- UP Warriorz Won: 3
- Gujarat Giants Won: 3
- Last Meeting: Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 81 runs, with Beth Mooney scoring 96 in 59 balls.
Pitch Report: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy for UPW vs GG
- High Scoring Venue: Flat surface with a quick outfield; 160+ totals are common.
- Chasing Advantage: Dew heavily favours the chasing side. Out of 20 Women’s T20s at this venue, only 4 have been won by the team batting first.
- New Ball Assistance: Some movement early for fast bowlers before conditions flatten out.
UPW vs GG: Team News & Key Players
Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Beth Mooney: In red-hot form; second-highest run-scorer in women’s T20s in 2025 and the highest in latest WBBL.
- Ashleigh Gardner: Captain and primary all-round match-winner.
- Renuka Singh: Key strike bowler with the new ball.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
UP Warriorz look far more balanced after the auction.
- Meg Lanning: One of the most reliable openers in the game.
- Kiran Navgire: Explosive opener coming off record-breaking domestic form.
- Sophie Ecclestone: Third-highest wicket-taker in WPL history.
UPW vs GG Probable XIs
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Bharti Fulmali, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Ayushi Soni, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Renuka Singh.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Meg Lanning (C), Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud.
Match Prediction: Who will win?
Prediction: UP Warriorz to win.
UP Warriorz appear slightly better balanced with stronger middle-order depth and greater all-round flexibility. Gujarat Giants rely heavily on their top order, and any early collapse could leave them exposed.
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