Gujarat Giants delivered a commanding efficiency, registering a massive 81-run victory over UP Warriorz within the fifteenth match of Girls’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Driving on Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 96 off 59 balls, Gujarat posted a formidable 186/5 in 20 overs. In reply, the Warriorz crumbled beneath strain, managing solely 105 runs in 17.1 overs, due to a stellar bowling show led by Kashvee Gautam and Tanuja Kanwar. This emphatic win marked Gujarat’s third victory within the event, propelling them to the second spot within the WPL 2025 factors desk.
Beth Mooney anchors Gujarat Giants to a mammoth complete
Opting to bat first after shedding the toss, Gujarat obtained off to a shaky begin as they misplaced Dayalan Hemalatha for simply 2 runs within the opening over. Nonetheless, Mooney showcased her class and took management of the innings with an impressive knock, enjoying the anchor function whereas maintaining the scoreboard ticking at a formidable strike charge. She fashioned a vital 101-run partnership with Harleen Deol, who performed a high-quality supporting function with a fast 45 off 32 balls earlier than falling to Sophie Ecclestone. Mooney was at her aggressive greatest, piercing gaps with elegant stroke play and dominating the opposition bowlers. Even after Harleen’s dismissal, Mooney saved the momentum going, discovering boundaries at common intervals. Contributions from Deandra Dottin (17 off 8) and Ashleigh Gardner (11 off 10) ensured Gujarat completed with a large 186/5 of their 20 overs, placing UP Warriorz beneath immense strain.
The UP Warriorz bowlers struggled to comprise Mooney, with all bowlers going for lots. Ecclestone (2/34) and Deepti Sharma (1/37) had been among the many wickets, however their financial system charges remained on the upper aspect. Kranti Goud (1/46 in 4 overs) had a forgettable outing, conceding runs at over 11 runs per over. Regardless of a couple of breakthroughs, the bowlers couldn’t break Gujarat’s dominance, organising a troublesome chase for the Warriorz.
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UP Warriorz collapse as Gujarat’s bowlers dominate within the WPL 2025 conflict
Chasing a difficult goal of 187, the Warriorz obtained off to a horrendous begin, shedding three wickets inside the primary over. Dottin struck twice, dismissing Kiran Navgire and Georgia Voll for geese, leaving UPW reeling at 2/2. Issues worsened when Dinesh Vrinda fell cheaply for 1, as Gautam and Kanwar ripped by the batting lineup. Regardless of a preventing 25 off 30 balls from Grace Harris, the Warriorz by no means gained any momentum, as wickets saved tumbling at common intervals. Chinelle Henry’s late cameo of 28 off 14 was the one silver lining, nevertheless it was too little too late.
Gujarat’s bowlers had been relentless, with Gautam (3/11) and Kanwar (3/17) main the cost. Dottin (2/14) and Ashleigh Gardner (1/9) additionally chipped in because the Warriorz folded for a mere 105 in 17.1 overs, succumbing to a crushing 81-run defeat. The disciplined bowling assault ensured Gujarat continued their spectacular run in WPL 2025, transferring as much as second place within the factors desk with this commanding win.
Right here’s how netizens reacted:
Beth Mooney simply doing a Beth Mooney in the present day
Beginning very cautiously & slowly earlier than expertly switching gears to complete with the 2nd highest rating of 96* within the WPL#WPL #WPL2025 #UPWvGG
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) March 3, 2025
Loopy stuff on the WPL as we nonetheless seek for the primary centurion of the league.
Beth Mooney was 89 not out with three overs remaining. She confronted solely 4 of the following 18 deliveried and ended up on 96 not out.
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) March 3, 2025
Beth Mooney is an anamoly actually how does she pierce the gaps so good. By no means ecer tries to energy hit the ball nonetheless can strike at 170-180..#WPL2025
— The Lobster (@CricessOP) March 3, 2025
Effectively performed Beth Mooney . What a spectacular knock that #WPL2025
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) March 3, 2025
It is humorous how Mooney’s monstrous knock right here is tormenting the Aussies most within the reverse aspect. Simply hilarious #WPL2025
— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) March 3, 2025
Whooping 81 runs win by GG, will get them to the 2nd of the factors desk, with constructive run charge … #WPL #WPL2025
— Nisarg Naik (@Nisargg_14) March 3, 2025
A correct annihilation dished out by the Giants #WPL2025
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) March 3, 2025
Kashvee Gautam is the standout rising expertise from #WPL2025.
— Saresh Saha (@CricSar) March 3, 2025
Gujarat Giants Outclass UP Warriorz by 81 Runs to Safe Their Third Win in WPL 2025! 🏆🏏
They rise to the second spot within the factors desk! 🔥#Cricket #WPL #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/g0jqho6otp
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 3, 2025
D.O.M.I.N.A.N.C.E 👊#UPWvGG #TATAWPL2025 #GujaratGiants #BringItOn #Adani pic.twitter.com/QyU05pp0Jy
— Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) March 3, 2025
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