Overview:
Wareham was adjudged the best player of the match for her all-round contribution.
In a thrilling WPL 2026 second match, Gujarat Giants Women defeated UP Warriorz Women by 10 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 10.
Chasing 208 runs, UPW were restricted to 197/8, with Georgia Wareham getting the Player of the Match award for scoring an unbeaten 27 runs and taking two wickets.
Phoebe Litchfield was sensational for UP, amassing 78 runs off just 40 balls. She hit 8 fours and 5 sixes, and her effort almost led the team to a win. The remaining batters tried, but their efforts ended in vain.
Earlier, captain Ashleigh Gardner amassed 65 runs off 41 balls, which led Gujarat to 207/4.
Full Scorecard – GG W vs UPW W 2nd match WPL 2026, January 10
Gujarat Giants 207 for 4 (Gardner 65, Anushka 44, Ecclestone 2-32) beat UP Warriorz 197 for 8 (Litchfield 78, Renuka 2-25, Wareham 2-30) by 10 runs.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Phoebe Litchfield’s departure on the fourth delivery of the 16th over was the turning point of the match. Sophie Devine, who dismissed two batters, took the prized scalp in GG’s win. Meg Lanning (30), Shweta Sehrawat (25) and Asha Sobhana (27) tried their best, but the chase of 208 runs proved challenging.
Renuka Singh also chipped in with two wickets. Earlier, Anushka Sharma (44) and Sophie (38) added essential runs for the Giants.
Player of the Match
Wareham was adjudged the best player of the match for her all-round contribution.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
Gujarat Giants have opened their points account and are second in the points table at the moment, with MI leading the tally.
FAQs – GG W vs UPW W 2nd Match WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s GG W vs UPW W 2nd Match?
A1: GG defeated UPW by 10 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Georgia Wareham was adjudged the Player of the Match for her all-round display.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz
Gujarat Giants 207 for 4 (Gardner 65, Anushka 44, Ecclestone 2-32)
UP Warriorz 197 for 8 (Litchfield 78, Renuka 2-25, Wareham 2-30)