First double header WPL 2026 the season begins with an exciting contest between two sides looking to dominate early. The Gujarat Giants (GG)After finally breaking the playoff jinx by finishing third last season, enters this edition with a determined core and renewed confidence. Ashley Gardner.
On the other hand, UP Warriors (UPW) is the most variable aspect of the auction. After finishing bottom of the table last year, they hit the rebuild button in spectacular fashion, legendary Meg Lanning to steer the ship. This match is not just about the score; it’s a battle between Gujarat’s stability and UP’s star-studded overhaul.
Team formations
The Giants have finally found a formula that works. Having Gardner as captain and Beth Mooney at the top gives them a world-class backbone. The addition of Sophie Devine, potentially Mooney or Danny Wyatt-Hodge. the arrival of Renuka Singh Complementing Gardner’s spin prowess, he gives them the swing threat they lack. Georgia Warehamand Tanuja Kanver. How they use Ashley Gardner with the bat. Often bowled in the order, his stability at No. 4 will be crucial against the UP spinners.
All eyes will be on Lanning. The former Delhi Capitals captain moved to UPW to lead the revival. Warriorz broke the bank to re-sign Deepti Sharma (₹3.2 CR) and brought in explosive talents like Deandra Dottin and Phoebe Litchfield (poached from Gujarat). A powerhouse of middle order. The batting line-up featuring Lanning, Litchfield, Dottin and Kiran Navgire is formidable on paper. Sophie Ecclestone remains the best spinner in the world and her partnership with Deepti Sharma on the DY Patil surface could be the deciding factor.
GG-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: January 10; 03:30 IST/ 10:00 GMT
- Location: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
GG-W vs UP-W, Head to Head Record in WPL
Matches played: 6 | Gujarat Giants won: 3 | UP Warriors won: 3 | No result: 0
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Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The surface of DY Patil Academy is traditionally a batter’s paradise. It offers good bounce and the ball comes into the bat nicely and allows you to hit it down the line. As it’s an afternoon game, dew won’t be a major factor, but the heat could be. Expect the skipper to bowl first, looking to restrict the opposition below 160 and chase him on a track that is better for batting.
Teams:
Giants of Gujarat: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Bharti Fulmali, Titas Sadhu, Kashee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwer, Georgia Wareham, Anushka Sharma, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Aywar Gash-Ho, Danshwai Soni.
UP Warriors: Meg Lanning (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Kranti Goud, Asha Sobhana, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Chloe Tryon, G.Charnot, Sumaneal,
GG-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Gujarat Giants Women win the toss first
- UP Warriorz Bengaluru Women power play score: 45-55
- UP Warriorz Bengaluru Women’s Total Score: 140-150
Case 2:
- UP Warriorz Bengaluru Women win the toss first
- Gujarat Giants Women power play score: 50-60
- Gujarat Giants Women’s total score: 155-165
Match result: The first bowling team to win the match.
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