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Gujarat Giants (w)
UP Warriorz (w)
Gujarat Giants Women will take on UP Warriorz Women in the third match of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. Gujarat Giants had a poor campaign last season, finishing at the bottom of the table and failing to qualify for the playoffs.
They will look for a fresh start under their new captain. Ashleigh Gardner has replaced Beth Mooney as the captain.
On the other hand, UP Warriorz have also undergone a leadership change. Deepti Sharma has been appointed as the new captain, replacing Alyssa Healy, who is unavailable due to a stress injury. UPW have dominated this fixture in the past, winning 3 of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
UP Warriorz have been particularly strong while chasing, securing all their victories against Gujarat Giants in run-chases. Gujarat Giants will need to improve their performance, especially when defending totals, to challenge UP Warriorz in this contest.
Sophie Ecclestone has taken 9 wickets in 4 matches against Gujarat Giants, including two three-wicket hauls, and is the highest wicket-taker in T20s over the last 12 months.
The betting tip is...
Sophie Ecclestone - Over 1.5 Wickets
58 %
42 %
Gujarat Giants (w)UP Warriorz (w)Gujarat Giants Women have made several changes to their squad for WPL 2025. Ashleigh Gardner will lead the team, taking over the captaincy from Beth Mooney.
The batting lineup will rely on experienced players like Laura Wolvaardt, Deandra Dottin, and Mooney to provide stability at the top. Harleen Deol and Phoebe Litchfield will also be crucial in the middle order.
The team has strengthened its batting by signing young Simran Shaikh who stands out in terms of her hitting power and strike rate. In the bowling department, Shabnam Shakil and Meghna Singh will be the main pace options, while leg-spinner Priya Mishra and all-rounder Kashvee Gautam will provide support.
Mooney, Dottin and Gardner are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Beth Mooney (wk), Laura Wolvaardt/Phoebe Litchfield, D Hemalatha, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Simran Shaikh, Shabnam Shakil, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra, and Tanuja Kanwar.
The UP Warriorz Women will be led by Deepti Sharma in WPL 2025 after Alyssa Healy was ruled out due to a stress injury. Deepti has been a key player for the team, with 19 wickets in 17 games and 385 runs in 16 innings.
She will play a crucial role with both bat and ball. The Warriorz also have Grace Harris who has won the player of the match in 3 matches against GGW.
The team has brought in Chinelle Henry as Healyβs replacement, adding depth to both the middle order and the pace attack. Chamari Athapaththu will be the main all-rounder, while Tahlia McGrath and Sophie Ecclestone will be important overseas players.
The latter is WPLβs highest wicket-taker with a lot of T20 experience. 21-year-old Madhya Pradesh quick Kranti Goud is a player to keep an eye on.
Athapaththu, Deepti and Ecclestone are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Chamari Athapaththu, Vrinda Dinesh, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma, Uma Chetry (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Saima Thakor, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad/Gouher Sultana
UP Warriorz have a strong chance to win this match, given their record against Gujarat Giants. They have won 3 of the last 4 meetings, with all victories coming while chasing. Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, and Sophie Ecclestone provide a solid balance to the team.
Sophie Ecclestone has been a key performer in this fixture. She has taken 9 wickets in four matches against Gujarat Giants, including two three-wicket hauls. Over the last 12 months, she has been the highest wicket-taker in T20s.
With her consistency and ability to strike at crucial moments, she will likely make an impact once again.
Gujarat Giants will need to find a way to counter Ecclestoneβs threat if they want to turn their record around in this matchup.
