Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz LIVE Score: The Women’s Premier League 2026 continues with Match 2 as Gujarat Giants take on UP Warriorz at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. After an exciting tournament opener, both teams are looking to make a strong statement in their first game of the season.
Gujarat Giants put on a commanding batting display to post a huge total of 207/4 in 20 overs, immediately putting UP Warriorz under pressure. It was a well-paced innings that gathered momentum as the match progressed.
The innings started with intent as Sophie Devine provided early aggression at the top. UP Warriorz managed to pull things back briefly with a couple of quick wickets, but the momentum soon shifted again in Gujarat’s favor.
The turning point of the innings came through a brilliant partnership between debutant Anushka Sharma and captain Ashleigh Gardner. The duo stitched together a crucial 103-run stand, combining composure with aggressive stroke play. Anushka impressed on debut with a confident knock before falling for 44, while Gardner anchored the innings and later accelerated to bring up a well-earned fifty.
Just when it looked like the scoring rate might dip after the departure of the set batters, Gujarat Giants unleashed another burst at the death. Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali played fearless shots in the final overs, targeting the shorter boundaries and punishing anything loose.
The final two overs proved especially costly for UP Warriorz, with multiple sixes flying over the ropes. Deepti Sharma bowled the final over, but the Giants had already done the damage, pushing past the 200-run mark with ease.
UP Warriorz now face a massive chase of 208 runs, requiring a run rate of over ten runs per over from the start. With power-hitters in their lineup and the pitch expected to ease under lights, the chase will test their temperament, shot selection, and depth.
All eyes will be on how UP Warriorz approach the powerplay and whether they can replicate the kind of high-pressure chase seen in the opening match of the tournament. The stage is set for another thrilling WPL contest.
Stay tuned for Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz LIVE Score as the chase begins.
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