Giants of Gujarat finally snapping the losing streak in crushing clinical fashion UP Warriors 45 runs at the Kotambi Stadium on Thursday WPL 2026. After being asked to bat first, the Giants posted a competitive 153/8, headlined by a long-awaited half-century from the veteran. Sophie Devine (50) and the continuous strike of the captain Beth Mooney (38). The Warriorz’s chase never took flight as they were stifled by a disciplined Gujarat bowling unit that took advantage of the evening’s moisture and their innings. From the first ball, when Kiran Navgire dismissed for a duck, the Warriors were under the pump and eventually bundled out for just 108 in 17.3 overs. The win not only keeps the Giants’ campaign alive but also boosts their net run rate significantly as they head into the final phase of the league.
Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney restricted Gujarat Giants to a respectable 153/8
The foundation of Gujarat’s dominant victory was laid in the first innings, where they overcame the early jitters caused. The opening spell of Kranti Gaud. After Gaud is removed Danny Wyatt-Hodge and Anushka Sharma Cheaply, Devine took control, breaking his poor run of form with a 42-ball 50-plus. Devi’s innings was a masterclass in pacing as he hit three sixes and two fours to ensure the Giants maintained a healthy scoring rate even as wickets fell at the other end. He was ably supported by Mooney, who provided the necessary stability during the middle innings until he was dismissed for 38. Sophie Ecclestone.
The Giants’ tail struggled to cope with Ecclestone’s variations late in the innings as the world’s top bowler finished with 2/24 including Mooney and his wickets. Kashvee Gautam. Despite the down-low slump, the Giants were able to surpass 150 thanks to Devine’s recent surge. This total proved to be enough on the Vadodara pitch to offer plenty of help to the bowlers under the lights. The Giants’ ability to fight back to reach 153 from 43/2 showed a level of resilience that had been lacking in their previous three outings and set the stage for the bowlers to finish the job.
Sophie Devi’s impressive knock helped Gujarat Giants post a competitive result on the board 🌟#GGvUPW #SophieDevine #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/6r9yAXcnKC
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Gujarat bowlers sealed UP Warriorz by suffocating Rajeshwari Gayakwad
The defense of 153 started in sensational fashion Renuka Singh Thakur Dragged the ball down leg, it bounced off Muni’s pads and onto the stumps for Navgire to become a golden duck. From this point on, the Warriors were in free fall. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the pick of the bowlers, returning incredible figures of 3/7 three times to demolish the middle order. It was perfectly completed by Devine, who continued his half-century career. Sophie Ecclestone. The highest order of Warriorz including Captain Meg Lanning (14) and Phoebe Litchfield (24), failed to take advantage of the starts as the required speed was out of control.
Over time Chloe Tryon (29) put up some late resistance, with the game already out of the Warriors’ reach. The giants’ fielding, which had been a concern in previous matches, was sharp and decisive, with Gautam and Tanuja Kanver maintain relentless pressure. The final wicket saw Devine Kranti Goud at number 18 for a massive 45-run victory that reshaped the middle of the WPL 2026 points table. It was a night of missed opportunities and tactical lapses for the Warriorz as they failed to adapt to the slowing conditions.
Gujarat Giants move from bottom to 2nd place in the table after this win 🔥#GGvUPW #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/pgbz0qnXln
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