Gujarat Giants Secure First Win of WPL 2025 with Comfortable Chase

Gujarat Giants' bowlers, led by Ashleigh Gardner, combined to restrict UP Warriorz to 143/9, before Gardner and Harleen Deol chased down the target with ease, securing the team's first win of the tournament.

Gardner, who started the season with a 37-ball 79, smashed 52 off 32 in the chase, while Deol contributed 34*. The duo's 58-run partnership with Deandra Dottin, who scored 33*, took the team past the finish line with six wickets to spare.

Priya Mishra, a 20-year-old leg spinner, impressed with figures of 3 for 25, including a double-wicket over. Deandra Dottin also picked up two wickets, while Gardner chipped in with two wickets of her own.

Key Stats

• Ashleigh Gardner scored her fourth 50-plus score in WPL and picked two wickets.
• Priya Mishra finished with figures of 3 for 25, including a double-wicket over.
• Gujarat Giants' first successful run-chase in the tournament.
• Deandra Dottin scored 33* and picked up two wickets.