Lucknow /Patiala, 04 March (Shahi)
In a one-sided encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on March 3, 2025, Gujarat Giants (GG) delivered a crushing 81-run victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) in Match 15 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. This match marked GG’s most dominant performance of the season, propelling them to second place on the points table while sending UPW crashing to the bottom.
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Match Details
- Date: March 3, 2025
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Toss: UP Warriorz won the toss and elected to bowl first
- Result: Gujarat Giants won by 81 runs
- Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (96* off 59 balls)
Playing XIs
Gujarat Giants
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Harleen Deol
- Ashleigh Gardner (c)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Deandra Dottin
- Kashvee Gautam
- Bharti Fulmali
- Meghna Singh
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Priya Mishra
UP Warriorz
- Kiran Navgire
- Georgia Voll
- Vrinda Dinesh
- Deepti Sharma (c)
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Grace Harris
- Chinelle Henry
- Uma Chetry (wk)
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Kranti Goud
- Gouher Sultana
Match Summary
Gujarat Giants Innings: 186/5 in 20 Overs
UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma’s decision to bowl first backfired as Gujarat Giants posted a formidable 186/5, the third-highest total in WPL 2025. The innings began with an early setback when Chinelle Henry dismissed Dayalan Hemalatha (2 off 5) in the first over, caught behind off a swinging delivery. However, Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol took charge with a sensational 101-run partnership for the second wicket.
Mooney, who had struggled earlier in the season with just 84 runs in five innings, rediscovered her form, finishing unbeaten on 96 off 59 balls—the highest individual score in WPL history. Her knock included 17 fours, showcasing her mastery against both pace and spin. Deol contributed a fluent 45 off 32 balls, using her footwork to dominate the quicks before falling to Sophie Ecclestone in the 14th over, bowled attempting to clear the off-side.
Ashleigh Gardner (13 off 11) and Mooney added 44 runs to set up a strong finish, followed by Deandra Dottin (16 off 11), who smashed a six and a four off Ecclestone in the 18th over. Despite a late slowdown—Mooney faced only four balls in the final three overs—GG reached 186/5, with Ecclestone (2/34) being UPW’s best bowler.
UP Warriorz Chase: 105 all out in 17.5 Overs
Chasing 187, UP Warriorz collapsed spectacularly under GG’s bowling onslaught. Deandra Dottin struck twice in the first over, dismissing Kiran Navgire (0) and Georgia Voll (1), leaving UPW at 2/2. Kashvee Gautam joined the party in the fourth over, removing Vrinda Dinesh (8), while Meghna Singh sent back Deepti Sharma (5) in the fifth, reducing UPW to 25/4.
The slide continued as Grace Harris (25 off 23) and Shweta Sehrawat (8) fell to Tanuja Kanwar, leaving UPW at 48/6 by the 10th over. Chinelle Henry provided brief resistance with a quickfire 28 off 14 balls, including a six off Priya Mishra, but her departure in the 16th over to Kanwar snuffed out any hope. Kashvee Gautam (3/11) and Tanuja Kanwar (3/17) ran through the tail, bowling UPW out for 105 in 17.5 overs.
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Key Performances
- Beth Mooney (GG): 96* off 59 balls – A near-century that powered GG’s total.
- Harleen Deol (GG): 45 off 32 balls – A crucial knock in the century stand with Mooney.
- Kashvee Gautam (GG): 3/11 – Devastating spell that broke UPW’s batting.
- Tanuja Kanwar (GG): 3/17 – Mopped up the middle and lower order.
- Chinelle Henry (UPW): 28 off 14 balls – Top-scored in a losing cause.
Match Highlights
- Mooney’s Masterclass: Beth Mooney’s 96* set a new WPL record for the highest individual score.
- Century Stand: The 101-run partnership between Mooney and Deol laid the foundation for GG’s big total.
- Early Collapse: UPW lost 4 wickets in the powerplay, crumbling to 25/4.
- Bowling Dominance: Gautam and Kanwar’s combined 6 wickets sealed UPW’s fate.
Impact on WPL 2025 Standings
- Gujarat Giants: Jumped from fifth to second place with 6 points from 6 matches, boosting their net run rate from -0.450 to +0.357.
- UP Warriorz: Slipped to the bottom of the table with 4 points from 6 matches, their playoff hopes fading after this heavy defeat.
Delhi Capitals remain atop the standings as the only team already qualified for the playoffs, while GG’s massive win keeps them firmly in the race alongside Mumbai Indians.
Significance
This match was a tale of two halves: GG’s batting firepower and bowling precision overwhelmed a lackluster UPW side. Beth Mooney’s resurgence answered critics after a lean season, while GG’s bowlers capitalized on a crumbling UPW lineup. For UP Warriorz, the loss at their home ground in Lucknow exposed frailties in both batting and strategy, leaving them with a steep uphill battle to reach the playoffs.
The Gujarat Giants’ clinical performance in Match 15 of WPL 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in their campaign, setting the stage for an exciting playoff push as the tournament progresses.
