The Gujarat Giants opened their Women’s Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling 10-run win over the UP Warriorz at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy.
Captain Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a fluent 65, while Georgia Wareham powered the finish with 27 off 10 balls to take the Giants to 207/4.
Chasing 208, the Warriorz stayed alive through a superb 78 from Phoebe Litchfield, but disciplined death bowling—again highlighted by Wareham—restricted them to 197/8.
Brief Scorecard
- Gujarat Giants: 207/4 (20) — Gardner 65 (41), Anushka Sharma 44 (30)
- UP Warriorz: 197/8 (20) — Litchfield 78 (40)
- Result: Gujarat Giants won by 10 runs
- Player of the Match: Georgia Wareham
