The Women’s Premier League 2026 rolls on with a fresh rivalry as UP Warriorz take on Gujarat Giants in their opening match of the season on Saturday. With both teams still chasing their maiden WPL title, the clash at Navi Mumbai promises plenty of intensity and early-season drama.
The fourth edition of the WPL got underway on Friday, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged past defending champions Mumbai Indians. Attention now shifts to two sides eager to set the tone for their campaign with a strong start.
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UP Warriorz Aim for a New Chapter Under Meg Lanning
UP Warriorz will be led by Meg Lanning, one of the most experienced leaders in women’s cricket. After guiding Delhi Capitals to three consecutive WPL finals without lifting the trophy, Lanning will be keen to rewrite that story with a new franchise.
The Warriorz squad looks balanced, combining young Indian batters with proven international stars. Their bowling attack, featuring world-class spin options, could play a key role on the DY Patil surface.
Gujarat Giants Rely on All-Round Strength
Gujarat Giants, captained by Ashleigh Gardner, come into the season with renewed confidence. Gardner’s all-round abilities give the Giants flexibility, while Beth Mooney is expected to anchor the batting lineup.
With several experienced international players in the squad, Gujarat will look to start strong and avoid the slow beginnings that have hurt them in previous seasons.
Squads at a Glance
UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (captain), Shweta Sehrawat, Shipra Giri, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal, Simran Shaikh, Chloe Tryon, G Trisha, Suman Meena, Charli Knott.
Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Beth Mooney, Yastika Bhatia, Shivani Singh, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Tanuja Kanwar, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Bharti Fulmali, Happy Kumar, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni.
UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants: Match Details
- Date: Saturday, January 10
- Time: 3:00 PM IST (Toss at 2:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Stadium
Where to Watch UPW vs GG Live
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
With two hungry teams and high-profile leaders on either side, the UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants opener has all the ingredients of a cracking WPL contest.
