WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Defeat UP Warriors by 10 Runs

In the opening match of WPL 2026 held in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, Gujarat Giants defeated UP Warriors by a narrow margin of 10 runs. Despite posting a hefty total of 207 runs, Gujarat had to fight hard to secure the victory. Captain Gardner scored 65, Anushka Sharma contributed 44, and Devine added 38 runs, helping the team register a formidable score. In response, UP Warriors chased a target of 208, with Lichfield playing a brilliant innings of 78 runs, but Gujarat’s bowlers collectively restricted UP to 197/8, ensuring their team’s triumph.

Batting first after winning the toss, Gujarat’s captain Gardner impressed with a half-century. Anushka Sharma scored 44, Devine made 38, and Wareham remained unbeaten on 27, helping Gujarat post 207/4. During the chase, UP faced an early setback as opener Kiran Navgire was dismissed for just 1 run. Lichfield shone with 78 runs, putting Gujarat under pressure. However, Gujarat bowlers struck crucial blows by dismissing key players like Harleen Deol and Deepti Sharma for low scores. Meg Lanning scored 30 and Shweta 25 but could not make a decisive impact. In the end, Asha Shobhan contributed 27 runs, but it wasn’t enough as Gujarat Giants clinched a thrilling victory.