Cricket Highlights, March 03: Women’s Premier League 2025 (15th Match) – GG-W vs UPW-W

GG-W vs UPW-W (15th Match) – Highlights

GG Women delivered a commanding performance in the 15th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025, crushing UPW Women by 81 runs in Lucknow. The match witnessed a stunning display of batting by Beth Mooney, who anchored Gujarat’s innings with a scintillating 96* off 59 balls. Her contribution, along with a disciplined bowling effort, ensured a comfortable victory for the Giants.

Winning the toss and opting to bat first, GG got off to a shaky start as Dayalan Hemalatha fell for just 2 runs in the very first over. However, Mooney quickly took control of the innings, building a crucial 101-run partnership with Harleen Deol. Deol played a fluent knock of 45 off 32 balls, striking six boundaries before being dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone. The foundation laid by these two batters allowed the middle order to play with freedom.

Ashleigh Gardner (11 off 10) and Deandra Dottin (17 off 8) chipped in with quick runs, accelerating the scoring rate towards the back end of the innings. Mooney remained unbeaten at one end, ensuring the team reached a formidable total of 186/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings saw a barrage of boundaries, with Mooney dispatching 17 fours in her innings at a strike rate of 162.71. UP Warriorz struggled to contain the run flow, with Kranti Goud conceding 46 runs in her four overs, while Ecclestone was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs.

Chasing 187, UPW got off to a disastrous start, losing their top order within the first five overs. Kiran Navgire and Georgia Voll departed without scoring, while Dinesh Vrinda managed just 1 run before being bowled by Kashvee Gautam. Skipper Deepti Sharma (6 off 9) also fell cheaply, leaving UP Warriorz reeling at 25/4 inside five overs.

Grace Harris tried to stabilize the innings with a patient 25 off 30 balls but found little support from the other batters. Shweta Sehrawat (5 off 8) and Uma Chetry (17 off 22) struggled to keep up with the required rate as Gujarat Giants’ bowlers maintained relentless pressure. Chinelle Henry provided a brief spark with a quickfire 28 off 14 balls, striking three boundaries and two sixes, but her dismissal in the 14th over extinguished any remaining hopes of a comeback.

Gujarat’s bowlers dominated proceedings, with Kashvee Gautam and Tanuja Kanwar picking up three wickets each. Gautam was particularly impressive, finishing with figures of 3 for 11 in her three overs. Deandra Dottin (2/14) and Ashleigh Gardner (1/9) ensured there was no respite for UP Warriorz, bundling them out for just 105 in 17.1 overs.

Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women Scoreboard 

GG Women – 186/5 (20)

UPW Women – 105 (17.1/20)

Result – GG Women won by 81 runs

Player of the match – Beth Mooney

GG-W vs UPW-W Playing XIs 

GG Women

Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra.

UPW Women

Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Georgia Voll, Dinesh Vrinda, Deepti Sharma (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud.

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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