The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues with a blockbuster clash as Gujarat Women (GUJ-W) take on UP Women (UP-W) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Both sides are packed with international stars and explosive all-rounders, making this fixture a must-watch for cricket fans and fantasy players alike.
With Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning and Deepti Sharma in action, this match has everything — power hitting, spin dominance and fantasy gold. If you are aiming to climb the WPL fantasy leaderboard, this detailed preview will help you make the right picks.
Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Women vs UP Women – WPL 2026
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date & Time: As per WPL 2026 schedule (3:30 PM IST start)
Live Streaming & Broadcast
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Weather Report – Navi Mumbai
- Temperature: Around 28°C
- Humidity: ~45%
- Rain: 0% chance
- Conditions: Sunny start, slightly dry pitch early
Since this is a day match, the first innings will be played in warm conditions, which could make the pitch slightly dry and help spinners as the game progresses.
Pitch Report – Dr DY Patil Stadium
DY Patil Stadium is known for producing balanced WPL games.
- Average Score (Last 5 matches): 158
- Spinners: 31 wickets
- Pacers: 27 wickets
Pitch Insight: The surface offers good bounce for batters, but as the ball gets older, spinners come into play. Teams crossing 165+ usually stay in control.
Team News & Player Availability
Gujarat Women
All key players are fit and available.
- Beth Mooney
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Georgia Wareham
- Sophie Devine
No injury concerns reported.
UP Women
UP also arrive with a full-strength squad.
- Meg Lanning
- Deepti Sharma
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Gongadi Trisha
No confirmed injuries so far. Final XIs will be confirmed after the toss.
Team Analysis
Gujarat Women (GUJ-W)
Gujarat look extremely strong in the all-round department.
- Beth Mooney – 269 runs in last 5 matches
- Georgia Wareham – 10 wickets & 113 runs
- Ashleigh Gardner – 99 runs & 8 wickets
- Sophie Devine – Valuable power hitter & medium pacer
Their depth gives them a huge fantasy advantage.
UP Women (UP-W)
UP’s strength lies in experience and spin.
- Meg Lanning – 152 runs in last 5 innings
- Deepti Sharma – Consistent with bat & ball
- Gongadi Trisha – 278 runs & 7 wickets
- Phoebe Litchfield – High fantasy impact
Key Fantasy Picks
- Georgia Wareham (GUJ-W) – 133.8 fantasy points average
- Beth Mooney (GUJ-W) – Ultra-consistent wicketkeeper-batter
- Ashleigh Gardner (GUJ-W) – Elite all-round value
- Gongadi Trisha (UP-W) – Massive differential pick
- Meg Lanning (UP-W) – Safe top-order anchor
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Options
- Georgia Wareham
- Beth Mooney
- Ashleigh Gardner
High-Reward Picks
- Gongadi Trisha
- Sophie Devine
- Meg Lanning
Fantasy Strategy – Gujarat vs UP
- Prefer spin-bowling all-rounders (Wareham, Gardner, Deepti)
- Pick top-order batters (Mooney, Lanning)
- Avoid too many pure pacers — the pitch favors spin slightly
- A 6–5 or 7–4 team combo based on toss will work well
This GUJ-W vs UP-W WPL 2026 match has all the ingredients for fantasy success. Keep an eye on the toss, confirm final XIs, and build your team wisely to dominate the leaderboard.