Gujarat Giants scripted a stunning comeback in WPL 2026, thrashing UP Warriors by 45 runs in Vadodara’s BCA Stadium on Thursday. The emphatic win catapults them to second spot on the points table, just three matches into their winning streak after a rocky start.
Batting first post-toss loss, the Giants reached 153/8, powered by explosive contributions. Beth Mooney’s gritty 38 off 34 balls laid the foundation, her five fours keeping the scoreboard ticking amid small partnerships that pushed the team past 90.
Sophie Devine then unleashed havoc, her unbeaten 50 off 42 balls—including three massive sixes—proved decisive. The Warriors’ bowlers fought back with Kranti Gaud and Sophie Ecclestone taking 2/2, but couldn’t stem the flow.
UP Warriors’ chase imploded spectacularly. Dismissing Kiran for zero early, Gujarat’s bowlers never let up. Meg Lanning’s 14 and Phoebe Litchfield’s 32 offered brief hope via a 37-run stand, but wickets tumbled relentlessly. Chloe Tryon’s 30* was mere consolation as the innings folded at 108 in 17.3 overs.
Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s 3-wicket haul headlined the bowling, with Renuka Thakur and Devine chipping in with two each. Now with six points from six outings (three wins), Giants trail only unbeaten RCB, who have qualified. Mumbai Indians, UP Warriors, and Delhi Capitals share four points, setting up an intense battle ahead in the league stage.