The third leg of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 gets underway on the 3rd of March, with hosts UP Warriorz set to face Gujarat Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This game is vital to both teams’ playoff aspirations, as they have experienced irregular seasons so far and currently sit at the bottom of the table.
With two victories and three defeats, UP Warriorz’s WPL 2025 campaign has been inconsistent. They began the season with consecutive losses but recovered with a thrilling Super Over victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and a commanding 33-run win over Delhi Capitals. However, in their most recent game, they suffered a heavy defeat to the Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets, halting their momentum. With four points, they are now ranked third in the standings, ahead of Gujarat Giants in terms of net run rate. With crucial games ahead, UP Warriorz will aim to regain momentum and contend for a playoff spot.
Gujarat Giants, also with four points, are at the bottom of the standings and have struggled for consistency. They lost to RCB in their opener but bounced back with a convincing victory over UP Warriorz. However, they suffered back-to-back losses against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians before securing a crucial win against RCB. A recurring issue has been their inability to post or defend competitive totals. The team will need consistent and improved performances to stay in the race for qualification, making their upcoming game against UP Warriorz critical.
Head-to-Head:
In the Women’s Premier League, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants share a fierce rivalry, with UP Warriorz winning three of their five encounters so far. During the 2023 season, UP Warriorz triumphed in two closely contested matches, defeating Gujarat Giants by three wickets on both occasions. However, Gujarat Giants turned the tables in 2024 with an 8-run victory and have continued their dominance in the WPL 2025 with a commanding 6-wicket win.
In their most recent game, Gujarat Giants comfortably chased down UP Warriorz’s total of 143/9 in just 18 overs. This victory was powered by an outstanding all-around performance from Ashleigh Gardner, who scored a blistering 52 off 32 balls and claimed two crucial wickets to seal the win.
Where to watch UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants?
Fans in India can watch the game live on Star Sports, which will broadcast the match on television. Jio Hotstar, which is available on Android, iOS, and Smart TVs, will offer free live streaming of the game on its website and app for those who would rather watch it online.
Squads:
UP Warriorz
Deepti Sharma (C), Arushi Goel, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Vrinda Dinesh, Georgia Voll, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Kranti Goud, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Uma Chetry, Alana King, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor
Gujarat Giants
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Harleen Deol, Prakashika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satghare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer
Schedule:
UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Fixtures –
February 16: vs Gujarat Giants, Vadodara – Lost by 6 wickets
February 19: vs Delhi Capitals, Vadodara – Lost by 7 wickets
February 22: vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru – Won by 33 runs
February 24: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru – Won by 4 runs in Super Over
February 26: vs Mumbai Indians, Bengaluru – Won by 8 wickets
March 3: vs Gujarat Giants, Lucknow
March 6: vs Mumbai Indians, Lucknow
March 8: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow
Gujarat Giants WPL 2025 Fixtures –
February 14: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Vadodara – Lost by 6 wickets
February 16: vs UP Warriorz, Vadodara – Won by 6 wickets
February 18: vs Mumbai Indians, Vadodara – Lost by 5 wickets
February 25: vs Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru – Lost by 6 wickets
February 27: vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru – Won by 6 wickets
March 3: vs UP Warriorz, Lucknow
March 7: vs Delhi Capitals, Lucknow
March 10: vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in Australia –
Catch all the live WPL action on Fox Sports
For fans in the United States and Canada –
Catch all the live WPL action on WillowTV
For fans in the United Kingdom –
Catch all the live WPL action on Sky Sports Cricket
For fans in South Africa and Sub-Saharan regions –
Catch all the live WPL action on SuperSport
For fans in New Zealand –
Catch all the live WPL action on Sky Sports 3
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