WPL 2024, Match 8: UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Match Preview

Match 5 of the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) will witness UP Warriorz (UP-W) take on the Gujarat Giants (GG-W) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 1, Friday.

In their previous match, the Warriorz secured their first win of the season against the defending champions Mumbai Indians. Despite losing their first two games, UP put up a strong bowling performance against Mumbai, limiting them to 161 runs after opting to bowl first. Kiran Navgire's impressive half-century ensured UP chased down the target with 21 balls to spare.

Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, have had a rough start to the season, falling short against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, respectively. As they head into their upcoming clash, led by Beth Mooney, the Giants will be eager to secure their first victory in the tournament.

Anticipation is high for this match, with the Warriorz looking to build on their recent success and the Giants aiming to turn their fortunes around in what promises to be an exciting encounter.

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is generally known for its batting-friendly pitch. Its flat surface and short boundaries often result in high-scoring encounters. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt to field first. Temperatures are anticipated to start at 27 degrees Celsius and gradually cool down as the game progresses.

Probable Playing XI

UP Warriorz Women:

Captain Alyssa Healy demonstrated exceptional leadership in UP's previous match. She along with her opening partner Kiran Navgire formed a formidable 94-run partnership while chasing a 162-run chase against Mumbai Indians. Grace Harris (38*) and Deepti Sharma (27*) exhibited promise with unbeaten innings, successfully concluding the game for UP. Notably, all bowlers, including Anjali Sarvani, Harris, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, and Gayakwad, showcased their prowess, contributing crucial wickets.

Alyssa Healy (c, wk), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Dinesh Vrinda, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anjali Sarvani 

Gujarat Giants Women:

Gujarat Giants' batting and bowling units failed to deliver as a cohesive team in both matches they've played thus far. Their performances have lacked promise, highlighting the need for improvement across the board.

Harleen Deol, Beth Mooney (c, wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Veda Krishnamurthy, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Lea Tahuhu, Meghna Singh 

Head-to-Head Record: 

UP-W vs GG-W Broadcast details: