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Gujarat Giants<\/strong> finally snapped their losing streak in clinical fashion, crushing UP Warriorz<\/strong> by 45 runs at the Kotambi Stadium on Thursday in WPL 2026<\/strong><\/a>. After being asked to bat first, the Giants posted a competitive 153\/8, headlined by a long-awaited half-century from veteran Sophie Devine<\/strong> (50) and a steady knock from captain Beth Mooney<\/strong> (38). The Warriorz\u2019s chase never truly took flight as they were stifled by a disciplined Gujarat bowling unit that exploited the evening moisture and turn. From the very first ball, when Kiran Navgire<\/strong> was dismissed for a duck, the Warriorz remained under the pump, eventually being bundled out for a mere 108 in 17.3 overs. The victory not only keeps the Giants\u2019 campaign alive but also significantly boosts their net run rate as the league moves into its final stretch.<\/p>\n The foundation of Gujarat\u2019s dominant victory was laid in the first innings, where they overcame early jitters caused by Kranti Gaud\u2019s opening spell<\/strong><\/a>. After Gaud removed Danni Wyatt-Hodge<\/strong> and Anushka Sharma<\/strong> cheaply, Devine took control, breaking her run of poor form with a gritty 50 off 42 balls. Devine\u2019s innings was a masterclass in pacing, as she hammered three sixes and two fours to ensure the Giants maintained a healthy scoring rate even as wickets fell at the other end. She was expertly supported by Mooney, whose 38 provided the necessary stability during the middle overs before she was dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Giants\u2019 tail struggled to cope with Ecclestone\u2019s variations late in the innings, as the world\u2019s top-ranked bowler finished with 2\/24, including the wickets of Mooney and Kashvee Gautam<\/strong>. Despite the lower-order collapse, the Giants managed to scrape their way past the 150-mark, thanks to a final-over surge from Devine. This total proved to be more than enough on a Vadodara pitch that offered plenty of assistance to the bowlers under lights. The Giants\u2019 ability to fight back from 43\/2 to reach 153 displayed a level of resilience that had been missing in their previous three outings, setting the stage for their bowlers to finish the job.<\/p>\n Sophie Devine\u2019s impactful knock helped the Gujarat Giants post a competitive total on the board \ud83c\udf1f#GGvUPW<\/a> #SophieDevine<\/a> #WPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6r9yAXcnKC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ:\u00a0<\/strong>Gujarat Giants pacer Titas Sadhu ruled out for the remainder of WPL 2026, replacement announced<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The defense of 153 began in sensational style when Renuka Singh Thakur<\/strong> drifted a ball down leg, which ricocheted off Mooney\u2019s pads and onto the stumps to dismiss Navgire for a golden duck. From that moment, the Warriorz were in a state of freefall. Rajeshwari Gayakwad<\/strong> was the pick of the bowlers, returning incredible figures of 3\/7 in her three overs to dismantle the middle order. She was perfectly complemented by Devine, who followed up her half-century with by claiming a caught-and-bowled to dismiss Sophie Ecclestone<\/strong>. The Warriorz\u2019s top order, including captain Meg Lanning<\/strong> (14) and Phoebe Litchfield<\/strong> (24), failed to capitalize on starts as the required rate spiraled out of control.<\/p>\n By the time Chloe Tryon<\/strong> (29) offered some late resistance, the game was already well beyond the Warriorz\u2019s reach. The Giants\u2019 fielding, which had been a concern in earlier matches, was sharp and committed, with Gautam and Tanuja Kanwer<\/strong> maintaining relentless pressure. The final wicket fell in the 18th over when Devine castled Kranti Gaud, sealing a massive 45-run win that reshapes the middle of the WPL 2026 points table. For the Warriorz, it was a night of missed opportunities and tactical lapses, as they failed to adapt to the slowing conditions.<\/p>\n Gujarat Giants jump from last on the table to 2nd after this win \ud83d\udd25#GGvUPW<\/a> #WPL2026<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pgbz0qnXln<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ:\u00a0WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals\u2019 Lizelle Lee penalised with fine and demerit point following umpire confrontation over her controversial dismissal<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nSophie Devine and Beth Mooney anchor Gujarat Giants to a respectable 153\/8<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Gujarat bowlers stifle UP Warriorz as Rajeshwari Gayakwad as seal the rout<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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