Ashleigh Gardner-led Gujarat Giants stormed to No.2 on the points table with a commanding 81-run victory over Deepti Sharma’s UP Warriorz in Match 15 of TATA WPL 2025. The triumph was headlined by Beth Mooney’s masterclass—an unbeaten 96 off 59 balls—that laid a rock-solid foundation for GG before their bowlers sealed the deal in emphatic fashion.

Playing in Lucknow, UPW’s much-anticipated homecoming turned sour as they were outclassed in all three departments. Mooney, in sublime touch, orchestrated Gujarat’s innings with precision, steering them to a formidable 186/5. Her innings, laced with 17 boundaries, was a blend of elegance and tactical brilliance.This innings from Mooney was the third highest indiviual score in TATA WPL history.

With a daunting target set, UPW crumbled under relentless pressure from GG’s bowling unit. Kashvee Gautam (3/11) and Tanuja Kanwer (3/17) ran riot, dismantling the UPW lineup and bundling them out for a mere 105. The clinical performance ensured Gujarat became only the second team to successfully defend a total in WPL 2025, further boosting their net run-rate.

Defemding 186, Gujarat Giants carried their momentum into the bowling innings, jolting UP Warriorz with twin strikes. Deandra Dottin set the tone in the very first over, removing both openers, Kiran Navgire and Georgia Voll, to put the hosts under immediate pressure.

Kashvee Gautam then produced a peach of an in-swinger to dismiss Vrinda Dinesh in the fourth over, deepening UPW’s struggles. The slide continued as skipper Deepti Sharma fell in the powerplay, leaving UPW reeling at 29/4.

GG spinners tightened things up with comntinuously putting pressure, as Ashleigh Gardner removed Shweta Sehrawat before N. Charani struck the decisive blow by dismissing UPW’s lone fighter, Grace Harris ( 25 off 30). At the halfway mark, UPW were in tatters at 48/6.

Chenille Henry ( 28 off 14) injected some fight, launching Meghna Singh for two fours and a six off Meghna Singh. However, her counterattack was short-lived as she holed out to deep mid-wicket off Tanuja Kanwer.

From there, it was only a matter of time. Kashvee Gautam struck twice in two balls before Kanwer sealed the dominant win, bundling UPW out for 105. Gujarat Giants stormed to an emphatic 81-run victory, showcasing their all-round dominance.

Earlier Today, UP Warriorz skipper Deepti Sharma won the toss and opted to field, a decision that paid immediate dividends as Chinelle Henry struck in the very first over, removing D. Hemalatha with a beautiful outswinger.

Despite the early breakthrough, Gujarat Giants found stability through Beth Mooney and Harleen Deol. The duo bided their time before shifting gears, mixing caution with aggression. Their left-right combination kept the scoreboard ticking, guiding GG to 40/1 at the end of the powerplay.

As confidence soared, the pair brought up a well-constructed 50-run stand. Mooney, exuding class, anchored the innings with exquisite placement and timing. Her footwork against spin was sublime, seamlessly piercing gaps to find regular boundaries. She raced to her second fifty of the season—her fifth in the league—highlighting her command at the crease. Harleen, too, found rhythm, executing crisp strokes and running hard between the wickets.

However, just as she neared her half-century, Sophie Ecclestone, WPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, produced a moment of brilliance to castle Harleen, ending a 101-run stand. Yet, Mooney remained unfazed, unfurling a hat-trick of boundaries off Kranti Goud and dictating terms.

Beth Mooney was unstoppable tonight and scripted her innings with an exhibition of strokes down the ground. This left the UPW with no answer to this onslaught. Her timing was matched with superb placement which was the key in her innings.

With Ash Gardner and Deandra Dottin providing late fireworks, Mooney stood tall, remaining unbeaten on a sublime 96 off 59 balls. Her innings, devoid of sixes but laden with 17 exquisite boundaries, showing her class, propelling Gujarat Giants to a formidable 186/5. Mooney’s 96* is now the third highest individual score in the history of TATA WPL.


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