Mon Mar 03 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Triumphs Over UP Warriorz in Dominant WPL Victory

**Lucknow, India** – Gujarat Giants secured a resounding 81-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) tonight, significantly boosting their chances of a top-three finish. This is only the second time this season a team batting first has successfully defended their total in 15 games.

Beth Mooney’s Player of the Match performance, a masterful 96, anchored Gujarat’s impressive 185/4. Her opening partnership with Harleen Deol provided crucial impetus, setting the stage for Deandra Dottin’s finishing touch. Mooney praised the partnership, highlighting the advantage of having multiple left-handed batters against a variety of spinners.

Gujarat captain Ash Gardner lauded Mooney’s innings and the team’s bowling performance, singling out Dottin and Kashvee Gautam for their early wickets. While acknowledging areas for improvement in the final five overs, Gardner emphasized the team’s effective execution of their plans. Phoebe Litchfield also highlighted the team’s strategic planning and communication, crediting their preparation for the successful chase.

In contrast, UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma acknowledged the chaseable target but lamented the team’s early loss of wickets, stating that their top-order batters need to step up. The UP Warriorz’s batting lineup struggled against Gujarat’s disciplined bowling attack, failing to build significant partnerships. Dottin’s two early wickets proved devastating, effectively derailing UP Warriorz’s chase.

The victory catapults Gujarat into third place on the WPL table, significantly improving their net run rate. UP Warriorz, conversely, remain at the bottom with a negative net run rate. Both teams now face crucial upcoming matches.

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