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Thrilling Showdown: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz
- On January 22, 2026, Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 45 runs at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara after defending their innings in the Women's Premier League.
- On a sluggish black-soil pitch at Kotambi Stadium, Rajeshwari Gayakwad exploited the conditions to take 3 wickets for 16 runs, while Sophie Devine steadied Gujarat Giants with an unbeaten 50 off 42 balls.
- In the powerplay, Gujarat Giants raced at over nine an over before the middle overs tightened, and UP Warriorz collapsed to 94 for 8 inside 16 overs after Sophie Devine dismissed Sophie Ecclestone.
- UP Warriorz's playoff hopes suffered a further blow after the loss in Vadodara, while Gujarat Giants remain in contention with three league matches remaining but sit bottom on net run-rate at-0.864.
- On the third match day of the Vadodara leg, a fresh Kotambi Stadium pitch with 55m square boundaries produced skid and favored spin, while Gujarat drafted Jintimani Kalita as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu, per a WPL media advisory.
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WPL 2026: Sophie Devine’s all-round brilliance, Rajeshwari Gayakwad’s spin keep Gujarat Giants alive, dent UP Warriorz’ playoff hopes
It would be tough to find a more versatile player in women's cricket than Sophie Devine. The New Zealand legend can be considered at least two players for the price of one.
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Total News Sources33
Leaning Left6Leaning Right7Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 37%
C 19%
R 44%
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