gujarat giants Their losing streak was finally broken in clinical fashion, crushed UP Warriors Defeat by 45 runs at Kotambi Stadium on Thursday wpl 2026. After being asked to bat first, the Giants posted a competitive score of 153/8, headlined by a long-awaited half-century from the veteran. Sophie Devine (50) and captain’s consecutive innings beth mooney (38). The Warriors’ chase was never really achieved as they were stifled by Gujarat’s disciplined bowling unit which took advantage of the evening’s humidity and turn. From the very first ball, when Kiran Navgire After being out for a duck, the Warriors remained under pressure and were eventually bowled out for just 108 runs in 17.3 overs. The win not only keeps the Giants’ campaign alive but also boosts their net run rate significantly as the league reaches its final stages.
Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney take Gujarat Giants to a respectable score of 153/8
The foundation of Gujarat’s emphatic win was laid in the first innings, where they overcame the initial setbacks. Kranti Gaur’s opening spell. after God’s departure Danny Wyatt-Hodge And Anushka Sharma Devine regained control cheaply and broke his poor form by scoring 50 runs in 42 balls. Devine’s innings was a masterclass in pacing, as he hit three sixes and two fours to ensure that the Giants maintained a healthy scoring rate despite the fall of wickets at the other end. He was expertly supported by Mooney, whose 38 provided the necessary stability during the middle overs before he was dismissed Sophie Ecclestone.
The Giants’ tail-enders struggled to deal with Ecclestone’s variations towards the end of the innings, as the world’s top-ranked bowler took 2/24, which also included the wickets of Mooney and . Kashvi Gautam. Despite a lower-order collapse, the Giants managed to cross the 150 mark thanks to a surge from Devine in the final over. This score proved to be very high on the Vadodara pitch, where the bowlers were getting ample help in the light. The Giants’ ability to fight back from 43/2 to reach 153 displayed a level of resilience that had been missing in their previous three matches, setting the stage for their bowlers to finish the job.
Sophie Devine’s impressive innings helps Gujarat Giants put up a competitive score on the board#GGvUPW #sophiedevine #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/6r9yAXcnKC
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Gujarat bowlers defeated UP Warriors with the help of Rajeshwari Gaikwad
The defense of 153 began in sensational fashion when Renuka Singh Thakur A ball drifted down the leg, which hit Mooney’s pads and hit the stumps, dismissing Navgire for a golden duck. From that moment on, the Warriors were in a free fall. Rajeshwari Gaikwad She was one of the bowlers who demolished the middle order, returning incredible figures of 3/7 in her three overs. He was complemented perfectly by Devine, who brought up his half-century by claiming a catch-and-bowl to dismiss him. Sophie Ecclestone. Warriors’ top order, including captain meg lanning (14) and Phoebe Lichfield (24), failed to take advantage of initiation due to the required rate being out of control.
Until chloe tryon (29) offered some late resistance, with the game already well out of reach for the Warriors. The Giants’ fielding, which had been a point of concern in earlier matches, was sharp and committed with Gautam and Tanuja Kanwar Maintain constant pressure. The final wicket fell in the 18th over when Devine dismissed Kranti Goud to seal a massive 45-run victory that reshaped the middle of the WPL 2026 points table. For the Warriors, it was a night of missed opportunities and tactical missteps as they failed to adapt to the slow conditions.
After this victory, Gujarat Giants reached second to last position in the table.#GGvUPW #WPL2026 pic.twitter.com/pgbz0qnXln
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