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gujarat giants finally ending their losing streak, UP Warriors on Thursday WPL 2026 Defeated by 45 runs at Kotambi Stadium. After being asked to bat first, the Giants posted a competitive score of 153/8, with the experienced Sophie Devine The long awaited half century of (50) and the captain beth mooney (38) included constant contribution. The Warriors’ batting never really took off as they were kept under pressure by Gujarat’s disciplined bowling unit, which took advantage of the evening’s humidity and turn. From the first ball itself, when Kiran Navgire Was out without scoring, the Warriors remained under constant pressure and were eventually all out for just 108 runs in 17.3 overs. This win not only keeps the Giants’ campaign alive but also significantly increases their net run rate in the final stages of the league.

Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney take Gujarat Giants to a respectable score of 153/8

The foundation of Gujarat’s impressive win was laid in the first innings, where they Kranti Gaur’s initial spells Overcame the initial panic caused by. Gaur has Danny Wyatt-Hodge And Anushka Sharma Devine then took control, scoring 50 off 42 balls to end his poor form. Devine’s innings was an excellent example in terms of pace, as he hit three sixes and two fours, helping the Giants maintain a healthy run rate despite the fall of wickets at the other end. He was excellently supported by Mooney, whose 38 provided the necessary stability during the middle overs, before he Sophie Ecclestone Out by.

The Giants’ lower-order batting struggled to cope with Ecclestone’s variations, as the world’s top-ranked bowler finished his innings with amazing figures of 2/24, including Mooney and Kashvi Gautam Wickets were included. Despite a lower-order collapse, the Giants scored quickly in Devine’s final over to pass the 150-mark. This total provided ample support for the bowlers on the Vadodara pitch. The Giants’ ability to reach 153 from 43/2 demonstrated the tenacity they had lacked in their previous three innings, giving their bowlers the platform to get the job done.

Gujarat bowlers suppressed UP Warriors, Rajeshwari Gaikwad sealed the victory.

The defense of 153 started brilliantly when Renuka Singh Thakur He bowled a ball down the leg side, which hit Mooney’s pads and hit the stumps, dismissing Navgire for a golden duck. From that moment on, the Warriors were in a state of decline. Rajeshwari Gaikwad She was the best of the bowlers, demolishing the middle order with amazing figures of 3/7 in her three overs. He got full support from Devine, who after his half-century Sophie Ecclestone Caught and bowled out. Warriors top order, including captain meg lanning (14) and Phoebe Litchfield (24), failed to take advantage of the start as the required run rate got out of control.

When Chloe Trion (29) provided some late resistance, with the game already out of reach for the Warriors. The Giants’ fielding, which had been a matter of concern in earlier matches, was fast and committed, with Gautham and Tanuja Kanwar Maintained constant pressure. The final wicket fell in the 18th over when Devine dismissed Kranti Gaur, ensuring a mammoth 45-run victory that reshaped the middle of the WPL 2026 points table. For the Warriors, it was a night of opportunities and tactical misses as they could not adapt to the slowing conditions.

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