As the 2025 Women’s Premier League passes its halfway point, the familiar pattern of Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians leading the table is emerging again. The remaining three teams are now in a tight race, fighting for playoff spots.
UP Warriorz will host Gujarat Giants in Lucknow, as the WPL moves to its third venue. Both teams, currently at the bottom with only two wins each, are desperate to gain momentum. Gujarat Giants have shown some promise with Ash Gardner’s consistent performance and contributions from Pheobe Litchfield and young Indian players. However, Warriorz will be determined to start their home leg with a victory.
After playing on challenging pitches in Bangalore, teams should expect different conditions in Lucknow. The Lucknow stadium is known for being slower and favoring spin bowlers. Unless dew becomes a factor, this leg might change the trend of teams winning after winning the toss, something neither team has experienced much lately.
Venue: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, BRSABV Ekana International Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch Expectation: Expect a slow pitch that could lead to lower scores, giving bowlers a good chance to compete in the second innings.
Team Updates:
UP Warriorz: Led by Deepti Sharma, the team is likely to maintain their consistent lineup and avoid significant changes for their home games in Lucknow.
Possible XI: Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor/Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Kranti Goud
Gujarat Giants: Following their recent win, the Ash Gardner-led Giants are expected to keep their team composition largely unchanged as they aim to build momentum.
Possible XI: Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Ash Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Mannat Kashyap, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra
