Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women, 14th Match

Vadodara
Kotambi Stadium
152
30
26
GG Women
GG-W
153/8 (20.0)
UPW Women chose to BOWL
UPW Women
UPW-W
108/10 (17.3)
GG Women won by 45 runs

Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women: Key Facts

When was Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women played?
Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women, the 14th Match of Women's Premier League, was played on 22 January 2026, 7:30 pm IST.
Where was Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women played?
The match was played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, India.
What format is Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women?
It is a T20 match in Women's Premier League.
Who won the toss in Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women?
UPW-W Elected to field first
Who won Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women?
GG Women won by 45 runs
What is the average score at Kotambi Stadium?
The average first-innings score in T20 matches at Kotambi Stadium is 151 and the average second-innings score is 141, based on 5 matches.
GJ-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Match Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XI, Key Players & Fantasy Tips

Published on Jan 22, 2026

GJ-W vs UP-W, WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Match Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XI, Key Players & Fantasy Tips

The excitement of the Women’s Premier League 2026 now moves to the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, where Gujarat Giants (GJ-W) will face UP Warriorz (UP-W) in a crucial encounter. This match is almost a must-win for Gujarat after three consecutive defeats, while UP Warriorz come in high on confidence with back-to-back victories. With star players like Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Meg Lanning, and Phoebe Litchfield in action, this promises to be a blockbuster contest for fans and fantasy players alike.

Match Details

  • Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women (WPL 2026)
  • Date: 22 January 2026
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

Weather Report (Vadodara)

  • Temperature: 22°C – 25°C
  • Sky: Clear to partly cloudy
  • Rain: No rain expected
  • Key Factor: Dew likely in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier

Pitch Report & Venue Stats – Kotambi Stadium

The Kotambi Stadium pitch has offered a balanced contest, with a slight edge for fast bowlers in recent matches.

  • Average Score (Last 5 matches): 152 runs

  • Pace vs Spin:

    • Pacers’ wickets: 30
    • Spinners’ wickets: 26

Pitch Insight: The pitch can be a bit slow early on, but batting becomes easier as dew settles. Any total above 160 runs will be competitive.

Team Form & Head-to-Head (Quick Comparison)

  • Gujarat Giants (GJ-W): L L L W W (struggling for consistency)
  • UP Warriorz (UP-W): W W L L L (regained momentum recently)

Overall View: Gujarat are under pressure, while UP Warriorz carry better rhythm into this contest.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

  • Gujarat Giants: No major injury concerns
  • UP Warriorz: No major injury concerns
  • Doubtful/Rotation Watch: Danni Wyatt / Phoebe Litchfield (GJ-W) – final call after toss
  • UP All-rounder Slot: Tahlia McGrath / Grace Harris – one of them likely to play

Probable Playing XI (One-Line / Horizontal Format)

Gujarat Giants (GJ-W): Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Danni Wyatt / Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Georgia Wareham, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Renuka Singh, Tanuja Kanwar, Mannat Kashyap

UP Warriorz (UP-W): Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield (wk), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath / Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Shweta Sehrawat, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Anjali Sarvani

Key Players to Watch

  • Sophie Devine (GJ-W): 149 runs + 9 wickets, bowls at the death – fantasy MVP
  • Phoebe Litchfield (UP-W): 211 runs, consistent top-order performer
  • Ashleigh Gardner (GJ-W): 191 runs with added off-spin value
  • Meg Lanning (UP-W): 193 runs, anchors the innings perfectly
  • Sophie Ecclestone (UP-W): World-class spinner, dangerous if pitch grips early

Fantasy Picks (Optional)

Small League Safe Picks

  • Sophie Devine
  • Ashleigh Gardner
  • Phoebe Litchfield

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Meg Lanning
  • Deepti Sharma
  • Georgia Wareham
  • Kashvee Gautam (credit saver + wicket-taking option)

Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Suggestions

  • Safe C/VC: Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield
  • Differential C/VC: Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, Georgia Wareham

Match Prediction / Outlook

This match could be heavily influenced by dew and top-order batting. UP Warriorz may gain an edge if they chase under lights, while Gujarat will depend massively on Devine and Gardner to stage a comeback. Slight Edge: UP Warriorz, but the toss could completely change the game.

Disclaimer

This preview is based on pitch reports, recent form, and probable playing XIs. Final team selections may change after the toss. Fantasy sports involve risk please play responsibly and use your own judgment.

Women's Premier League 2026 GJ-W vs UP-W players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Bharti FulmaliGG-WBATâś…15RHB1341124012.4494.11014RMF000-7549.2246106040826.40.911.19199500
Rajeshwari GayakwadGG-WBOWLâś…58RHB981251257.1401SLA55613.419.136.1518.603/910437.51500325910.950.260.47âś…213101216
Asha SobhanaUPW-WBOWLâś…6RHB11666000LBG693.816.336.3915.303/191531.415729240914.230.330.5314291186
Beth MooneyGG-WWKâś…125LHB11928378311741.57126.4733508000-59540.220195060171.857.817.45âś…59058024
Kranti GoudUPW-WBOWLâś…22RHB53321516152.3805RMF22112.840.817.2433.802/246522.81140101120.380.520.78âś…4941890
Kanika AhujaGG-WBATâś…3LHB21161516114.2801OB101120-0523.811955020516.870.770.9718141000
Meg LanningUPW-WBATâś…132RHB12128340513336.61116.3717452RM3429.756.5902/1745579.439719301001828.9810.4515282400
Anushka SharmaGG-WALLâś…3RHB30722824102.8509OB100.2240-1348.314575033.3436.371.572.0612302600
Kashvee GautamGG-WBOWLâś…3RHB1010101012501RM312.78710.874801/260561.630836660761.921.382.62âś…96317420
Sophie DevineGG-WALLâś…158RHB15421381710528.69123.225487RM1341302.819.546.7517.324/12495129.8649149980390.8228.4512.87âś…1186768414
Sophie EcclestoneUPW-WBOWLâś…113RHB47263683517.52132.85045SLA1121543.716.446.0316.324/1838549.224615460777.762.694.34âś…7871820
Shikha PandeyUPW-WBOWLâś…62RHB2812208261379.08017RM56433.126.166.4924.103/1418547.623835601050.770.911.652091-26
Shweta SehrawatUPW-WWKâś…RHB00OB000516.8843602068.340.40.41715308
Deepti SharmaUPW-WALLâś…157LHB1014213066422.13107.132127OB1541893.618.176.2117.535/1045550.425248460878.925.568.2711514430
Chloe TryonUPW-WALLâś…131RHB1063014225718.71131.661178SLA97512.634.626.93014/1534353.716149166.7551.952.053.58âś…39450360
Happy KumariGG-WBOWLâś…RHB00RM000155000116.170.190.26214000
Ashleigh GardnerGG-WALLâś…106RHB842116339325.92130.119224OB93842.921.616.6619.425/12345103.6518191380690.5313.9415.91âś…1058-13916
Kiran NavgireUPW-WBATâś…6RHB4117105.6689.4702000-0513.2661600222.091.721.931624-2022
Phoebe LitchfieldUPW-WWKâś…37LHB3286806428.33139.053103LB000-75894452110100385.439.8810.5âś…8665206
Renuka SinghGG-WBOWLâś…65RHB961344.3386.6601RMF64703.722.56.6420.345/1510550.825485401065.471.312.41âś…6901778
Harleen DeolUPW-WBATâś…28RHB2023115217.2792.01138OB,LBG96223.337.771802/138562.6313147060467.874.35.47221-300
Danni WyattGG-WBATâś…187RHB16616367112424.47130.526508OB45462.815.545.6516.514/1144000000239.745.154.53âś…13302600
Completed matches of Gujarat Giants Women
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
10 Jan - 03:00 PMNavi MumbaiGujarat Giants WomenGG-WUP Warriorz WomenUPW-W207/4 (20.0)197/8 (20.0) GG Women won by 10 runs
11 Jan - 07:30 PMNavi MumbaiGujarat Giants WomenGG-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W209/10 (20.0)205/5 (20.0) GG Women won by 4 runs
13 Jan - 07:30 PMNavi MumbaiGujarat Giants WomenGG-WMumbai Indians WomenMI-W192/5 (20.0)193/3 (19.2) MI Women won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
16 Jan - 07:30 PMNavi MumbaiRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-WGujarat Giants WomenGG-W182/7 (20.0)150/10 (18.5) RCB Women won by 32 runs
19 Jan - 07:30 PMVadodaraRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-WGujarat Giants WomenGG-W178/6 (20.0)117/8 (20.0) RCB Women won by 61 runs
22 Jan - 07:30 PMVadodaraGujarat Giants WomenGG-WUP Warriorz WomenUPW-W153/8 (20.0)108/10 (17.3) GG Women won by 45 runs
27 Jan - 07:30 PMVadodaraGujarat Giants WomenGG-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W174/9 (20.0)171/8 (20.0) GG Women won by 3 runs
30 Jan - 07:30 PMVadodaraGujarat Giants WomenGG-WMumbai Indians WomenMI-W167/4 (20.0)156/7 (20.0) GG Women won by 11 runs
03 Feb - 07:30 PMVadodaraGujarat Giants WomenGG-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W168/7 (20.0)169/3 (15.4) DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 26 balls remaining)
Completed matches of UP Warriorz Women
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
10 Jan - 03:00 PMNavi MumbaiGujarat Giants WomenGG-WUP Warriorz WomenUPW-W207/4 (20.0)197/8 (20.0) GG Women won by 10 runs
12 Jan - 07:30 PMNavi MumbaiUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-W143/5 (20.0)145/1 (12.1) RCB Women won by 9 wickets (with 47 balls remaining)
14 Jan - 07:30 PMNavi MumbaiUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W154/8 (20.0)158/3 (20.0) DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
15 Jan - 07:30 PMNavi MumbaiMumbai Indians WomenMI-WUP Warriorz WomenUPW-W161/5 (20.0)162/3 (18.1) UPW Women won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
17 Jan - 03:00 PMNavi MumbaiUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WMumbai Indians WomenMI-W187/8 (20.0)165/6 (20.0) UPW Women won by 22 runs
22 Jan - 07:30 PMVadodaraGujarat Giants WomenGG-WUP Warriorz WomenUPW-W153/8 (20.0)108/10 (17.3) GG Women won by 45 runs
29 Jan - 07:30 PMVadodaraUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-W143/8 (20.0)147/2 (13.1) RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 41 balls remaining)
01 Feb - 07:30 PMVadodaraUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W122/8 (20.0)126/5 (18.4) DC Women won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Completed matches at Kotambi Stadium
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
19 Jan - 07:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-WGujarat Giants WomenGG-W178/6 (20.0)117/8 (20.0) RCB Women won by 61 runs
20 Jan - 07:30 PMMumbai Indians WomenMI-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W154/5 (20.0)155/3 (19.0) DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
22 Jan - 07:30 PMGujarat Giants WomenGG-WUP Warriorz WomenUPW-W153/8 (20.0)108/10 (17.3) GG Women won by 45 runs
24 Jan - 07:30 PMRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W109/10 (20.0)111/3 (15.4) DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 26 balls remaining)
26 Jan - 07:30 PMMumbai Indians WomenMI-WRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-W199/4 (20.0)184/9 (20.0) MI Women won by 15 runs
27 Jan - 07:30 PMGujarat Giants WomenGG-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W174/9 (20.0)171/8 (20.0) GG Women won by 3 runs
29 Jan - 07:30 PMUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-W143/8 (20.0)147/2 (13.1) RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 41 balls remaining)
30 Jan - 07:30 PMGujarat Giants WomenGG-WMumbai Indians WomenMI-W167/4 (20.0)156/7 (20.0) GG Women won by 11 runs
01 Feb - 07:30 PMUP Warriorz WomenUPW-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W122/8 (20.0)126/5 (18.4) DC Women won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
03 Feb - 07:30 PMGujarat Giants WomenGG-WDelhi Capitals WomenDC-W168/7 (20.0)169/3 (15.4) DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 26 balls remaining)
05 Feb - 07:35 PMDelhi Capitals WomenDC-WRoyal Challengers Bangalore WomenRCB-W203/4 (20.0)204/4 (19.4) Completed
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