UPW W vs GG W: UP Warriorz (UPW W) will take on Gujarat Giants (GG W) in Match 2 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on January 10 at Dr. DY Patil Cricket Stadium, Navi Mumbai. With only five teams in the league, every game is important.
The two teams have met six times before, winning three matches each. Meg Lanning of UPW needs 21 runs to become the second-highest run-scorer in WPL history. Sophie Ecclestone has 36 wickets and needs five more to tie for the top spot. UPW has won six of their last 16 games, while GG has six wins in their last 17. Both teams want a strong start this season.
DY Patil Stadium favors big scores with short boundaries and good bounce. The captain who wins the toss may prefer to chase. Both teams are expected to play aggressively.
The weather looks clear and sunny, with temperatures between 19°C and 30°C. Moderate winds may blow in the afternoon but should not affect the match. Fans can expect uninterrupted play.
UPW W vs GG W: What to Expect
UP Warriorz will be led by Meg Lanning. Key batters include Phoebe Litchfield, and the main bowlers are Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, and Shikha Pandey.
The Gujarat Giants are captained by Ashleigh Gardner. Important players are Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, and Renuka Singh, giving them strong all-round options and early wickets in the Powerplay.
UPW W vs GG W: Predicted Playing XI
Here is the predicted team lineup of UPW W and GG W in the WPL 2026:
| UPW W Predicted XI | GG W Predicted XI |
|---|---|
| Meg Lanning (c) | Ashleigh Gardner (c) |
| Kiran Navgire | Beth Mooney |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Yastika Bhatia (wk) |
| Harleen Deol | Sophie Devine |
| Deepti Sharma | Georgia Wareham |
| Grace Harris | Renuka Singh Thakur |
| Deandra Dottin | Tanuja Kanwer |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Asha Sobhana |
| Shikha Pandey | Titas Sadhu |
| Kashvee Gautam | Rajeshwari Gayakwad |
| Shipra Giri (wk) | Danni Wyatt-Hodge |
UPW W vs GG W: Where to Watch?
The match will be played on Saturday, January 10, at Dr. DY Patil Cricket Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The toss is at 3:00 PM IST, and the first ball will be bowled at 3:30 PM IST. Fans can watch the live match on Star Sports or stream it on the JioHotstar app and website in India.
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