WPL 2025: Match 3, GJ-W vs UP-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between GUJ-W vs UP-W?

Gujarat Giants Women take on UP Warriorz Women in match No. 3 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025), at the Kotambi Stadium, in Vadodara, on Sunday, February 16.

After finishing at the foot of the points table last season, Gujarat Giants would have hoped for a strong start in WPL 2025. They put on a daunting total of 201/5 in their opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after Beth Mooney and Skipper Ashleigh Gardner slammed half-centuries. In reply, the defending champions made light work of the target as they raced home inside 19 overs, with six wickets in the bank.

Meanwhile, UP Warriorz will start their campaign on Sunday under a new captain – Deepti Sharma. In 2024, the Warriorz finished just above the Giants at No. 4. They won three and lost five out of the eight matches they played. Deepti and Co. will look to start with a morale-boosting win.

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Match Details:

Pitch Report

The first match of WPL 2025 was played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara and the surface was a paradise for batters. The bounce was even and batters scored their runs freely. If a similar pitch greets the two teams on Sunday, fans can expect a lot of runs. The new ball might swing around for the first couple of overs but bowlers will have their task cut out after that phase.

Head-to-Head Record

GJ-W vs UP-W Predicted Playing 11

Gujarat Giants Women (GJ-W):

Ashleigh Gardner (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Beth Mooney (wk), Simran Shaikh, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tanuja Kanwar, Kashvee Gautam.

UP Warriorz Women (UP-W):

Uma Chetry (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Vrinda Dinesh, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Poonam Khemnar, Deepti Sharma (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor.

GJ-W vs UP-W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner played an awe-inspiring knock in Gujarat’s opening fixture. The Australian all-rounder slammed 79 runs off just 37 balls, belting three fours and eight sixes. She would want to continue from where she left in the last game.

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone is a clever bowler, who can stop the flow of runs and also pick up crucial wickets with her guile. She finished with 11 wickets from eight games at an average of 18.82 in WPL 2024. UP Warriorz will want to see her hitting her straps from the outset.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Gujarat Giants Women win the toss and bowl
PP Score – 45-55
UP-W – 170-180
Gujarat Giants Women win the match

Scenario 2

UP Warriorz Women win the toss and bowl
PP score – 50-60
GJ-W- 180-190
UP Warriorz Women win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.