The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 is set to witness an exciting clash between Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women in Match 18 on Monday, March 11 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are gearing up to showcase their skills and vie for a crucial victory in this encounter.
Gujarat Giants Women, led by Beth Mooney, have had a challenging season so far, winning just one out of six matches. Despite their recent loss against Mumbai Indians, they showed resilience in their victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. With their backs against the wall, Gujarat will be eager to turn their fortunes around and keep their slim knockout hopes alive by securing a win in their remaining fixtures.
On the other hand, UP Warriorz Women, led by Alyssa Healy, are coming off a thrilling one-run victory against Delhi Capitals Women. This win breathed new life into their campaign, as they now sit fourth on the points table with three wins from seven matches. UP will be aiming to build on their recent success and secure another vital win to stay in contention for the knockout stage.
Pitch Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium has witnessed high-scoring encounters in the tournament, with teams batting first having a slight advantage. The pitch has favoured batsmen, with an average first innings score of 175 and the highest successful chase being 191. Considering this, the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first and set a challenging target for the opposition.
Probable Playing XI:
Gujarat Giants Women:
Laura Wolvaardt
Beth Mooney (c & wk)
Phoebe Litchfield
Ashleigh Gardner
Dayalan Hemalatha
Bharati Fulmali
Kathryn Bryce
Sneh Rana
Tanuja Kanwar
Meghna Singh
Shabnam Md Shakil
UP Warriorz Women:
Alyssa Healy (c & wk)
Kiran Navgire
Tahlia McGrath
Grace Harris
Shweta Sehrawat
Deepti Sharma
Poonam Khemnar
Sophie Ecclestone
Gouher Sultana
Saima Thakor
Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Head-to-Head Record
In head-to-head encounters, UP Warriorz Women hold the upper hand, having won all three matches against Gujarat Giants Women. However, cricket is a game of uncertainties, and Gujarat will be hoping to break their losing streak and register a crucial victory.
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Dream11 Prediction:
Based on recent form and performances, players like Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and Deepti Sharma could be ideal choices for your Dream11 team. Considering the pitch conditions and previous matches, selecting more batsmen and all-rounders might be beneficial.
Match Details:
Date: March 11, Monday
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Timing: 07:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast: Sports18
Live Streaming: JioCinema
As Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women gear up for this crucial encounter, fans can expect a thrilling contest between bat and ball. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory and bolster their chances of making it to the knockout stage of WPL 2024.
Disclaimer: The above information is a result of research and Axpert Media is not responsible for errors in the same.
