Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz Match Highlights & Results

Right then, Gujarat managed a brilliant victory dominating all factors of the game against UP and getting their first win of the season. The Women's T20 League now moves its focus to the next big game of the tournament that is to be played between Delhi vs Bengaluru at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT) on 17th February 2025 but you can always join us early for all the pre-match excitement. Till then, have a nice day!

Ash Gardner, the Skipper of Gujarat is also the Player of the Match. She is very pleased with the win as they went too far in that first game too but eventually they lost because of bowling. Adds that they have played a brand of cricket here and this was a near-perfect game for them. But there is still a lot of improvement there and someone like Priya Mishra getting three wickets at this age provides a different confidence in the whole group. Mentions that she targets the stumps when she comes in to bowl and hopefully, she bowled so far in the first two games, and the boundaries are too frequent here as you have to bowl on the tighter lines and lengths. Further adds that there have been individual assessments as every different person has their game plans for their batting as Deandra Dottin just whacks every other ball. Concludes that players like Laura Wolvaardt and Beth Mooney in the team do help as they know how to play under pressure.

... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS ...

Deandra Dottin emphasizes the importance of execution with the ball, believing UP fell 20-30 runs short of a par score. She remains focused on finishing the chase quickly, ensuring the game doesn't get tricky in the final overs. Dottin sees herself as a vital addition to the Women's T20 League, aiming for consistent performances with Gujarat. Praising Ash Gardner, she highlights the skipper’s composure and ability to assess conditions well. She insists there was no pressure on their side, shifting the burden onto UP as Gujarat cruised to victory.

Deepti Sharma, the Skipper of UP, says that they could have stepped up more as she has looked at the wicket so far. If there could have been one or two big partnerships then we could have gone above 170. Adds that the spin is their bowling strength as she and Sophie have been brilliant though the dew was already there. Mentions that she wants to improve the batting in the next match and she will try to execute the plans and hopefully, that will go well in the next match.

Despite losing Gardner, Gujarat never lost control. Harleen Deol and Deandra Dottin took over in the latter stages, ensuring there were no late jitters. Their confident strokeplay and composure in the middle helped Gujarat cruise to victory in style. This comprehensive all-round performance comes as a huge boost for Gujarat, who now look to carry this momentum forward in the tournament.

After winning the toss, Gujarat’s bowlers stepped up to restrict UP to a modest total of 143 on a surface that had plenty to offer for the batters. Their disciplined effort ensured the opposition never really broke free, keeping the scoring in check throughout the innings. Chasing 144 for victory, Gujarat’s innings got off to a steady start, but it was Ash Gardner who stole the show early on. She played a match-defining knock, bringing up a brilliant half-century to set the perfect platform for the chase. Gardner’s fearless stroke play kept the scoreboard ticking and put UP on the back foot.

Gujarat have finally opened their account in the tournament, securing a commanding 6-wicket win over UP. A well-rounded performance with both bat and ball saw them chase down a target of 144 with two overs to spare, marking a much-needed breakthrough in their campaign.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 1 run.GUJARAT WIN IT BY 6 WICKETS WITH TWO OVERS TO SPARE! They have been brilliant throughout the match and have come out on top at the end! Sharma drops it short, around middle, Harleen Deol goes back in the crease, swivels and pulls it towards square leg where the fielder makes a fumble and they run for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, No run.A dot ball! Drags her length, around off, Deol comes down the track and pushes it back to the bowler.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, Four!FOUR! THE SCORES ARE ON LEVEL! Comes back over the wicket does Deepti Sharma to Deol and tosses up, outside off, Harleen Deol moves across a bit and drills it along the ground to sweeper cover for a boundary. They need just one now.

Deepti Sharma to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.Comes around the wicket and bowls a quick ball, on the nagging length, around off, Dottin shimmies down the track a bit and drags it to long on for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Deandra Dottin, Six!SIX! QUITE IMPRESSIVE! Tossed up, slower through the air, around off and middle, Deandra Dottin uses her feet to get to the pitch of the ball and launches it down the ground for a biggie. Gujarat need just 6 now.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Nagging length, around middle, Deol goes back in the crease and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Kranti Goud to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Goes fuller, around middle, Deol flicks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Kranti Goud to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.A difficult chance but Deepti Sharma drops it. Goud changes her pace and bowls on the good length, outside off, Deandra Dottin just swinging at everything as she goes back in the crease and looks to go down the ground but this time, she doesn't time it well as the ball goes in the air towards mid off. Deepti Sharma backtracks it and stretches her arms to take it but the ball bursts out through her hands. They take a single.

Kranti Goud to Deandra Dottin, Four!FOUR! TOO MUCH POWER! Kranti Goud serves it in the slot, around off, Deandra Dottin clears out her front leg and thumps it over the head of the bowler for a boundary.

Kranti Goud to Deandra Dottin, No run.On a good length, outside off, Dottin dabs at it towards extra cover.

Kranti Goud to Deandra Dottin, No run.Pace off, slower length ball, well outside off, Deandra Dottin clears out her front leg and has a wild swing at it but misses.

Kranti Goud to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Goes fuller straight, around middle, Deol lunges and clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Floated up, around off, Deol drills it to long on for a single. Gujarat need 20 off the last four overs.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, No run.A low full toss, around middle, Harleen Deol comes forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 2 runs.Drops it short, around middle, Harleen Deol goes on back foot and pulls it towards short fine leg. The fielder Kiran Navgire makes a fumble there and they run for a couple.

Deepti Sharma to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.A miscommunication there! On a length, around off, Deandra Dottin dabs it towards short third and runs off for a quick single and both batters come halfway down the pitch but the fielder Shweta Sehrawat is quick enough to collect the ball and throws it to the non striker's end. The batters hesitate a bit but completes the run finally.

Deepti Sharma to Deandra Dottin, No run.Nagging length, just outside off, Deandra Dottin looks to loft it down the ground and there is a noise as the ball passes the bat but the keeper fails to grab it.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Tossed up, around off, Deol uses her feet to drill it to long off for a single.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Shorter length on the stumps. Deol eases it to long on for a single.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, Four!FOUR! SUPERB USE OF THE FEET! Tossed up outside off, Harleen Deol dances down the track, gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it straight back past the bowler. McGrath from long off runs to her right and dives but fails to cut it off.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, No run.Nagging length outside off. Deol looks to late cut it but gets a faint edge on this one and Chetry behind the stumps fails to grab it. A chance goes begging here.

Sophie Ecclestone to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.Full on the stumps, Dottin drills it down to long on for a single.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, Bye.BYE! Floats the ball up on the leg stump and Harleen Deol misses the ball completely. The wicketkeeper fumbles the ball and the batters run a single.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, No run.Nagging length outside the off stump. Harleen Deol slaps the ball straight to mid-wicket.

STRATEGIC BREAK! A needy break for UP as they are clearly struggling in this inning. Firstly, they didn't make a good score considering how good this pitch is to bat on and then they bowled some loose deliveries and on top of that, the fielding has been poor. They are lacking in all the fields today but they will need to gear up and play together as a team if they want to defend this total. On the contrary, Gujarat is cruising in this chase as they are well ahead just because of again their skipper's inning as Ash Gardner went back with a fifty to her name. They have two set batters at the crease and they will want to finish it. Will UP fight back or Gujarat will get home?

Tahlia McGrath to Deandra Dottin, Four!FOUR! MISFIELD! McGrath with a slower delivery outside off, Deandra Dottin picks it up early and hits it to the right of covers. Ecclestone inside the ring misfields it. she lets it go between her legs and into the fence.

Tahlia McGrath to Deandra Dottin, 2 runs.Hits the length hard on the stumps. Deandra Dottin slogs it to the right of long on for a couple.

Tahlia McGrath to Deandra Dottin, No run.Nagging length outside the leg stump. Deandra Dottin looks to flick it but wears it high on the thigh pads.

Tahlia McGrath to Deandra Dottin, Four!FOUR! SLAPPED AWAY! Short and wide from Tahlia McGrath on this ocassion and Deandra Dottin it onto it on a flash. Gets back deep in the crease and slaps the ball infront of point for a superb boundary.

Tahlia McGrath to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Full outside off. Deol drives it wide of Deepti at mid off for a run.

Tahlia McGrath to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.Nagging length outside off. Deandra Dottin slaps it to sweeper covers for one.

Alana King to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.Full on the stumps, Dottin drives it down to long on for a single. 100 comes up for Gujarat.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Tossed up full on the stumps. Swept away to deep square leg for a run.

Alana King to Deandra Dottin, 1 run.Short and turning away outside off, Dottin slaps it wide of long off for a single.

Alana King to Deandra Dottin, Six!SIX! BRILLIANT SHOT! Tossed up delivery around off, Deandra Dottin takes her front leg out of the way, sinks low, and smokes it over the cow corner fence for a massive six. King can only smile at it.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Tossed up full on the stumps, Deol steps out and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, Four!FOUR! SHOT! Pulled away in the gap! Alana King starts off short on the stumps with pace! Harleen Deol gets back deep in the crease and pulls the ball between deep mid-wicket and deep square leg for a superb boundary.

Tahlia McGrath to Deandra Dottin, No run.On a length outside off, Dottin looks to defend it off the backfoot but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Deandra Dottin is the next batter for Gujarat.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, OUT! c Kiran Navgire b Tahlia McGrath.OUT! CAUGHT! Kiran Navgire grabs an easy catch at short fine leg to send back Ash Gardner. Huge wicket for UP! McGrath bangs it short on the body, Gardner stands tall, swivels and looks to pull it over short fine leg but fails to get the required elevation. Hits it straight to Navgire who takes a simple catch on the edge of the ring.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, No run.On a length outside off. Gardner goes for the cut but misses.

The umpires are looking dissatisfied with the ball and they have called the fourth umpire to replace this ball with a new one.

Tahlia McGrath to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Short outside off, Deol pulls it towards widish long on for a single.

Tahlia McGrath to Harleen Deol, No run.Nagging length on the stumps. Harleen Deol blocks it off the front foot.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Nagging length on the stumps. Ash Gardner slogs it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, Four!FOUR! BIG OVER! It's off Harleen Deol's bat this time! Tossed up on the stumps. Deol steps out of the crease and lifts it straight back over the bowler's head for a boundary. 17 runs coming off this over.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, Wide!WIDE! Wayward outside the leg stump line. Wide called by the umpire.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, No run.Tossed up full on the pads. Deol steps out and looks to flick it but misses.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Flatter delivery on the stumps, Gardner hangs back and flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, Six!SIX! BANG! Full toss this time from Alana King and Ash Gardner walks down the track and launches it up and over deep mid-wicket for a huge maximum. Brings up the fifty for Ash Gardner. What an innings! Back-toback fifties for her as she is truly playing a skipper's knock and will want to finish this game as early as she can.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, Four!FOUR! SLOGGED AWAY! Drifting down the pads, outside leg from Alana King and Ash Gardner says thank you. Takes the front foot out and slogs the ball in front of deep square leg for a superb boundary.

Alana King to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Nagging length on the stumps. Harleen Deol flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a one.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Nagging length, around off, Deol turns it towards mid-wicket for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, No run.REVIEW LOST! Tempting length, around off, Harleen Deol goes on her knee and sweeps it but misses and wears it on the back leg. There is a loud appeal from the keeper but is turned down by the umpire. Deepti Sharma goes to ask her keeper and decides to take a review. The third umpire comes into play as the UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved and the Ball Tracking presents that it has pitched outside leg. The on field decision upheld.

Deepti Sharma to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Stays low, around leg, fuller, Ash Gardner swivels and flicks it with just her hands for a single at deep square leg.

Deepti Sharma to Harleen Deol, 1 run.Keeps it shorter around middle, Harleen Deol goes on her knee and sweeps it towards deep square leg for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Nagging length, outside off, Gardner drills it to long on for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Ash Gardner, Four!FOUR! POWERED! Deepti drops it short, around off, Ash Gardner goes back in the crease in quick time and muscles it wide of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, No run.Nagging length, around middle, Harleen Deol comes forward and tickles it to short fine leg.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, 2 runs.Floated up, around leg, Harleen Deol uses her feet and clips it wide of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Sophie Ecclestone to Harleen Deol, No run.Nagging length, around middle, Harleen Deol comes forward and blocks it off.

Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt, OUT! b Sophie Ecclestone.OUT! KNOCKED HER OVER! UP are roaring back in the game as Sophie Ecclestone picks up her second wicket! She keeps it on the nagging length, around middle, skids it through the surface, and Laura Wolvaardt misjudges the length as she plays the full ball on the back foot and gets late in bringing her bat down. The ball goes through the bottom part of the bat and rattles the middle stump. Harleen Deol comes out to bat now.

Sophie Ecclestone to Ash Gardner, 1 run.A chance but the fielder is late to react! Floated up, around middle, Ash Gardner uses her feet and lofts it in the air towards deep mid-wicket. The ball goes in the air but the fielder Alana King in the deep is too late to reach as it falls just ahead of her and the batters run for a single.

Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run.Tossed up, around middle, much fuller, Laura Wolvaardt drills it to long on for a single.

STRATEGIC BREAK! Gujarat are 55/2 after eight overs, recovering well after losing two early wickets in the powerplay. Laura Wolvaardt and Ashleigh Gardner have looked positive, stabilizing the innings with a crucial partnership. UP will be eager to break this stand and regain control after the short break.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, 2 runs.Hard length, around middle, Ash Gardner swivels and pulls it towards short fine leg where the fielder Kiran Navgire makes a fumble and the batters run for a couple.

Tahlia McGrath to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run.On a good length, around off and middle, Laura Wolvaardt swipes at it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Fuller again, around middle, Ash Gardner uses her feet and nudges it to long on for a single. 50 runs partnership comes up between these batters.

Tahlia McGrath to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run.On a good length, around middle, Laura Wolvaardt swivels and pulls it along the ground to deep square leg where the fielder makes a fumble but the batters take a single only.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Goes fuller, around middle, Gardner turns it towards long on for a single off the front foot.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, Wide!WIDE! Slower again, but down the leg side, Ash Gardner doesn't offer any shot at it. Called a wide.

Tahlia McGrath to Ash Gardner, No run.Pace off, slower length ball, around off, Ash Gardner looks to chop it out but get cramped for room as she flats bat at it to the pitch.

Alana King to Laura Wolvaardt, No run.Around middle, fired in, Laura Wolvaardt works it away to the leg side.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Slower through the air, around mdidle, Ash Gardner uses her feet to get to the pitch of the ball and lofts it but doesn't get a good connection as the ball goes in the air but wide of the fielder at long on. They take a single.

Alana King to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run.Tossed up, around off, Laura drills it to long off for a single.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, 1 run.Drags her length, around middle, Ash Gardner goes on the back foot and looks to chop it out but gets an inside edge onto the boots. Could have been dragged on but they run for a single as the ball rolls away towards short third.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, Four!FOUR! CLUBBED! A full toss from King around leg, follows the batter, Ash Gardner comes down the track and uses her wrists to flick it in the gap towards deep square leg for a boundary.

Alana King to Ash Gardner, No run.Drops it short, around off, Ash Gardner presses back and dabs it to backward point.

Deepti Sharma to Laura Wolvaardt, No run.Fuller, around off, Laura Wolvaardt comes forward and steers it to cover. 41/2 after the powerplay for Gujarat.

Deepti Sharma to Laura Wolvaardt, No run.Lands up, around middle, Laura turns it towards mid-wicket.

Deepti Sharma to Laura Wolvaardt, Four!FOUR! PUNISHED! Again a full toss by Deepti Sharma and around middle, Laura Wolvaardt comes down the track and drills it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Deepti Sharma to Ash Gardner, 1 run.A low full toss, around middle and leg, Ash Gardner shimmies down the track and shows the full face of the bat to keep it down to long on for a single.

Deepti Sharma to Ash Gardner, No run.Drags her length, around middle, Gardner goes back and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Deepti Sharma to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run.Darts in full, around leg, Laura Wolvaardt uses her feet and flicks it wide of long on for a single.

Saima Thakor to Ash Gardner, Six!SIX! THREE IN THE OVER! Another off-pace delivery from Saima outside off. It ends up in a low full toss and Gardner isn't going to miss out. She stands still and whacks it over leaping Ecclestone at widish long on for a biggie. 20 coming off this over.

Saima Thakor to Laura Wolvaardt, 1 run.A leg-cutter on the stumps, fuller in length. Wolvaardt waits for it and drives it to long on for a single.

Saima Thakor to Laura Wolvaardt, Six!SIX! SECOND IN THE OVER! Full and right in the slot on the stumps, Laura Wolvaardt stays leg side of the ball, gets underneath this one, and lofts it straight over mid on with a nice extension of the arms. Gets a good piece on that one and it goes the distance. Sails 69 meters.

Saima Thakor to Laura Wolvaardt, No run.Touch fuller on the stumps. Laura Wolvaardt drives it to mid on.

Saima Thakor to Ash Gardner, 1 run.On the stumps fuller. Ash Gardner flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Saima Thakor to Ash Gardner, Six!SIX! STARTS THE OVER WITH A BANG! Saima Thakor is treated with a six on her first ball. Saima Thakor drops the ball short at the batter and Ash Gardner gets back deep in the crease and pulls the ball up and over deep mid-wicket for a huge six.

Saima Thakor comes into the attack.

Sophie Ecclestone to Laura Wolvaardt, No run.Drifting in on the pads. Wolvaardt looks to slog it across the line but misses. Wears it on the back leg.