UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants 15th T20 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report

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The 15th match of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will see UP Warriorz Women take on Gujarat Giants Women. Both teams are struggling at the bottom of the points table, making this a crucial encounter for their playoff aspirations. While UP Warriorz showed promise with back-to-back wins earlier in the season, a heavy defeat against Mumbai Indians Women halted their momentum.

Gujarat Giants, on the other hand, are riding high after a morale-boosting victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. With both sides desperate for a win, this clash promises to be an intense battle. The pitch conditions and historical trends favor the chasing team, adding another layer of intrigue to the contest.

Match Details

Match	UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women
Tournament	Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025
Date & Time	[Insert Date and Time]
Venue	Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Format	T20

Team Previews

UP Warriorz Preview

UP Warriorz Women have had a mixed campaign so far, securing two wins but suffering three losses. After impressive victories over Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, they were brought back to earth by Mumbai Indians Women, who handed them an 8-wicket thrashing. This inconsistency has been a recurring theme for the team, and they need to address it quickly to stay in contention for the playoffs.

Shweta Sehrawat has been the backbone of their batting lineup, scoring 114 runs at a strike rate of 120. Kiran Navgire and Chinelle Henry have added firepower, with Navgire smashing 108 runs at a blistering strike rate of 153 and Henry contributing 110 runs at an even higher rate of 211.53. Grace Harris has been their standout bowler, picking up six wickets, while Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, and Kranti Goud have chipped in with four wickets each.

The key for UP Warriorz will be to find consistency across departments. Their top order has shown potential, but the middle order needs to step up. The bowling attack must also deliver under pressure to restrict Gujarat’s explosive batters.

Gujarat Giants Preview

Gujarat Giants Women have endured a challenging season, winning just two games and losing three. However, their recent victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women has injected some much-needed confidence into the squad. Ashleigh Gardner has been their star performer, scoring 202 runs at a strike rate of 170 and leading the charge with her all-round abilities.

Unfortunately, the rest of the batting lineup has struggled to complement Gardner’s efforts. Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol have shown glimpses of form but lack consistency. The bowling department, however, has been more reliable. Kashvee Gautam and Gardner have taken six wickets each, while Priya Mishra and Deandra Dottin have combined for ten wickets.

Gujarat’s success depends on their ability to build partnerships and provide support to Gardner. If Mooney and Deol can fire alongside her, they could pose a serious threat to UP Warriorz. With momentum on their side, Gujarat enters this game as slight favorites.

Favourite Team to Win – Why?

Reasons	Explanation
Momentum	Gujarat Giants’ recent win over RCB boosts their confidence.
All-Round Performer	Ashleigh Gardner’s batting and bowling make her a match-winner.
Bowling Depth	Gujarat’s bowlers have been consistent, picking up crucial wickets.
UP Warriorz’s Inconsistency	UP Warriorz’s middle order has struggled to deliver consistently.
Historical Trends	Teams chasing at Ekana have a better record, favoring Gujarat’s strategy.

Fantasy Team XI

Player	Team	Role	Points Potential
Ashleigh Gardner	GGW	All-Rounder	Very High
Shweta Sehrawat	UPW	Batsman	High
Grace Harris	UPW	All-Rounder	Medium-High
Beth Mooney	GGW	WK/Batsman	High
Kiran Navgire	UPW	Finisher	Medium
Sophie Ecclestone	UPW	Bowler	Very High
Kashvee Gautam	GGW	Spinner	Medium-High
Deepti Sharma	UPW	All-Rounder	Medium
Priya Mishra	GGW	Bowler	Medium
Chinelle Henry	UPW	All-Rounder	Medium
Deandra Dottin	GGW	Finisher	Medium

Explanation:
This fantasy team combines Gujarat’s momentum with UP Warriorz’s firepower. Key picks include Ashleigh Gardner and Shweta Sehrawat for their all-round abilities, while Sophie Ecclestone and Kashvee Gautam offer wicket-taking potential. Grace Harris adds balance to the side.

Suggested Captain and Vice-Captain

1. Captain: Ashleigh Gardner (GGW) – Leading all-rounder capable of dominating with both bat and ball.
2. Vice-Captain: Shweta Sehrawat (UPW) – Reliable batter capable of anchoring the innings.

Players to Avoid in Fantasy Team

1. Harleen Deol (GGW): Struggled for consistency in recent games.
2. Vrinda Dinesh (UPW): Failed to convert starts into big scores consistently.

Team Squad and Probable Playing XI

UP Warriorz Squad:

Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud

Gujarat Giants Squad:

Beth Mooney (wk), Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Kashvee Gautam, Bharti Fulmali, Meghna Singh, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra

Probable Playing XIs

UP Warriorz Predicted XI	Gujarat Giants Predicted XI
Kiran Navgire	Beth Mooney (wk)
Vrinda Dinesh	Harleen Deol
Deepti Sharma (c)	Phoebe Litchfield
Tahlia McGrath	Dayalan Hemalatha
Shweta Sehrawat	Ashleigh Gardner (c)
Grace Harris	Deandra Dottin
Uma Chetry (wk)	Kashvee Gautam
Chinelle Henry	Bharti Fulmali
Sophie Ecclestone	Meghna Singh
Saima Thakor	Tanuja Kanwar
Kranti Goud	Priya Mishra

Pitch Report

The Ekana pitch is expected to be slow and low, offering assistance to spinners as the game progresses. Early swing and seam movement could aid pacers, while dew is unlikely to play a significant role. A total of 130-140 runs would be competitive.

Toss Prediction

Both captains are likely to bowl first , given the historical advantage of chasing totals at this venue.

Winner Prediction

Gujarat Giants Women hold a slight edge due to their momentum and Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round brilliance. However, UP Warriorz’s fighting spirit ensures a closely contested game.

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