Sophie Devine’s match-winning unbeaten half-century guided Gujarat Giants to a resounding 45-run victory against UP Warriors in WPL 2026’s 14th fixture at Vadodara. The result vaults the Giants to second in the points table, breathing new life into their tournament hopes.
Sent in to bat, Gujarat Giants overcame early setbacks to compile 153/8. Beth Mooney’s composed 38 (34 balls, 5×4) featured key stands, first with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (14), stabilizing after a modest powerplay. Post-Mooney, Devine’s aggressive 50* (42 balls, 2×4, 3×6) rescued and accelerated the innings.
Warriors’ spinners Kranti Gaud, Sophie Ecclestone (2 wickets each), Deepti Sharma, and Chloe Tryon applied pressure, but the total proved daunting. In reply, UP Warriors stuttered from the outset, losing Kiran cheaply.
A 37-run alliance between skipper Meg Lanning (14) and Phoebe Litchfield (32 off 27) hinted at a chase, but Gayakwad’s lethal spell dismantled them. Litchfield’s departure sparked a collapse, with Tryon (30*) left stranded. The innings ended at 108 in 17.3 overs.
Gayakwad (3/??), Thakur (2), and Devine (2) starred with the ball. Giants now boast six points from three wins in six, behind RCB’s flawless five victories and playoff spot. MI, UPW, DC hover at four points each, as the race intensifies.