GG vs UPW WPL Match: Gujarat Giants Secure Victory Against UP Warriorz by 8 Runs

In an exciting Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter, Gujarat Giants emerged victorious against UP Warriorz by 8 runs in a thrilling match held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

The Gujarat Giants set a target of 152 runs for UP Warriorz after scoring 152/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Beth Mooney led the charge with a well-crafted 74 off 52 balls, forming a crucial partnership with Shabnam Shaikh.

Chasing the target, UP Warriorz faced early setbacks with Deepthi Sharma emerging as a key player with a solid 47 off 41 balls. Poonam Khemnar‘s contribution of 16 runs off 19 balls also provided some resistance against Gujarat’s bowling attack.

As the match progressed, Deepthi Sharma’s aggressive play kept UP Warriorz in the fight with her intelligent stroke play and timely boundaries. Despite the valiant efforts, UP Warriorz fell short by 8 runs as Gujarat Giants’ bowlers, led by Shabnam Shaikh, displayed great bowling skills to restrict the opposition.

The encounter witnessed a fine display of cricket as players like Beth Mooney, Shabnam Shaikh, Deepthi Sharma, and Poonam Khemnar showcased their talent on the field, entertaining the fans present at the stadium. It was a gripping contest with both teams giving their all until the last ball was bowled.