The upcoming clash between Gujarat Giants Women and UP Warriorz Women in match number 18 of WPL 2024 on March 11 is set to be a crucial encounter, particularly for the Warriorz, who are still in contention for a playoff spot.
Gujarat Giants Women
Under the leadership of Beth Mooney, the Gujarat Giants find themselves at the bottom of the WPL 2024 points table, having been eliminated from playoff contention. However, they still have two matches remaining and will aim to finish the season on a high note. Beth Mooney has been leading the batting department with 211 runs, albeit with only one match-winning performance. Laura Wolvaardt and Dayalan Hemalatha have also contributed significantly with the bat. Tanuja Kanwar has been their standout bowler with eight wickets, while Ashleigh Gardner will look to improve her performance in the upcoming match.
UP Warriorz Women
The UP Warriorz have shown resilience after a shaky start, with a series of wins putting them in contention for a playoff spot. They currently sit at fourth place in the WPL 2024 points table and will be eager to secure a victory in this crucial match. Deepti Sharma and Grace Harris have been key performers with the bat, while Deepti’s all-round contributions, including a match-winning hat-trick, have been instrumental. Sophie Ecclestone leads their bowling charts with eight wickets.
Match Details & Live Streaming
- Date and Time: March 11, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi
- Live Streaming and Broadcast: JioCinema App, Sports18
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has typically favored batsmen, with some assistance for spinners as well. Additionally, the average first innings total has been in the mid-170s. Therefore, the captain winning the toss might opt to bat first, especially considering the recent trend favoring teams batting first.
Probable Playing 11
Gujarat Giants Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Bharati Fulmali, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Meghna Singh, Shabnam Md Shakil
UP Warriorz Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Saima Thakor, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
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