The Women’s Premier League 2026 returns to Vadodara for a crucial mid-table clash as the UP Warriorz Women take on the Gujarat Giants Women. Both teams are eyeing a win to solidify their playoff ambitions, making this a high-stakes encounter. With similar strengths and weaknesses on paper, the match is expected to be decided by key individual performances and the ability to seize pivotal moments under pressure.
UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Win Probability
UPWW vs GGW Batting Tips
UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women, 14th Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Match 14 |
| Date | Thursday, 22 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
UPWW vs GGW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
This is a very close contest between two evenly matched sides. The Gujarat Giants Women hold a slight edge in terms of recent momentum, with their batting unit looking more stable and their bowling attack delivering improved results as the tournament has progressed. The UP Warriorz, however, have shown tremendous fighting spirit and possess match-winners like Alyssa Healy and Sophie Ecclestone who can single-handedly change the game. The conditions at Vadodara, where dew often affects the second innings, make the toss crucial. Given the Giants’ slightly more settled look and balanced attack, they are predicted to have a narrow advantage. Prediction: Gujarat Giants Women to win a closely fought match.
UPWW vs GGW Head to Head (Over-all)
| Total Matches | 06 |
| UPWW Won | 03 |
| GGW Won | 03 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
UPWW vs GGW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
UP Warriorz Women
The Warriorz have shown great fight but have struggled with batting consistency. Their success hinges on experienced international players stepping up. The team relies heavily on key performers to anchor the innings, and their bowling has been effective in patches, particularly when taking early wickets. A strong start is crucial for their chances.
UPW Probable Playing XI-
Meg Lanning (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Harleen Deol, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Asha Sobhana.
Top Player to Watch- Sophie Ecclestone & Harleen Deol.
Gujarat Giants Women
The Giants have improved their performances as the tournament has progressed. Their main strength is a balanced bowling attack, and their batting form has looked better. Concerns remain about finishing innings strongly. If they maintain their current momentum, they can apply significant pressure on the opposition.
GGW Probable Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Ashleigh Gardner (C), Sophie Devine, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Georgia Wareham, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tanuja Kanwer, Kashvee Gautam, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Top Player to Watch: Beth Mooney & Tanuja Kanwer.
UPWW vs GGW Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara is balanced, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can find early movement, and as the pitch slows down, spinners come into play. Dew in the second innings is a significant factor, making chasing advantageous. A competitive first-innings score is expected to be in the range of 160-170 runs.
Weather conditions are expected to be suitable for cricket. The specific forecast is not detailed, but the mention of dew indicates typical clear evening conditions conducive to its formation.
UPWW vs GGW Toss Prediction
Considering the strong dew factor at this venue, which makes batting second easier, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
UPWW vs GGW Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Beth Mooney
- Batters: Meg Lanning, Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield
- All-rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Devine
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shikha Pandey
Pro Tip: Dream11 currently offers users from outside India the ability to create teams for free. Given the dew factor, prioritize top-order batters from the team chasing and death-over specialists. Always finalize your Dream11 team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts (around 07:00 PM IST).
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