WPL 2026: Gujarat Women vs UP Women – Match Preview, Pitch Report, Player Availability, Fantasy Tips & Live Streaming

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.