Overview:
UP Warriorz are likely to edge out Gujarat Giants in a close contest, with their batting depth and recent form giving them a slight advantage.
On Thursday, January 22, Gujarat Giants (GG W) and UP Warriorz (UP W) will meet in Match 14 of WPL 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The previous encounter between the sides was a high-scoring thriller, where the Giants came out on top.
The Gujarat side began their campaign with a winning momentum, securing their first two matches. However, they’ve since been caught in a series of defeats. As the league phase enters its final stretch, captain Ashleigh Gardner and her team will be looking to end their slump, with each match becoming more crucial than ever.
The Warriorz struggled in the early stages of the campaign, starting with three straight losses and no points to show for it. But they managed to turn things around with back-to-back victories over Mumbai Indians Women, and they will be aiming to keep the momentum going and complete a hat-trick of wins on Thursday.
Pitch Report
The BCA Stadium is set to host its third WPL 2026 fixture. In the six women’s T20 games held at the venue leading up to this season, the average first innings score has been 156. Interestingly, all of those matches have seen the chasing team come out victorious.
GG W vs UP W head-to-head record
The head-to-head record slightly favors Gujarat Giants Women, who have won 4 out of the 7 encounters, while UP Warriorz Women have secured 3 victories
| Matches Played | UP | GG | No Result |
| 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
GG W vs UP W probable top performers
Watch out for key batter: Phoebe Litchfield (GG-W)
Phoebe Litchfield delivered her second half-century of the WPL season during the Warriorz’s recent match. She looked in excellent touch, with her 61 following a run of three scores in the 20s. Phoebe Litchfield is likely to continue playing a pivotal role, leading her team’s batting charge.
Watch out for key bowler: Kashvee Gautam (UP-W)
Kashvee Gautam has taken two wickets in each of the Giants’ last two matches. Despite a slightly high economy rate, her ability to take wickets has been impressive. The 22-year-old is one to watch in the upcoming games.
GG W vs UP W Match Prediction
UP Warriorz are likely to edge out Gujarat Giants in a close contest, with their batting depth and recent form giving them a slight advantage.
GG W vs UP W: probable XIs
UP Warriorz (UP W):
Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Chloe Tryon, Asha Sobhana, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud
Gujarat Giants(GG W):
Beth Mooney (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Happy Kumari, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Renuka Singh Thakur