Warriorz, Giants seek to stay off the do-or-die zone

Warriorz, Giants seek to stay off the do-or-die zone

More than halfway through the 2025 Women's Premier League, the points table reflects a familiar narrative: Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians dominate, while the remaining three teams battle to secure playoff spots. Among these, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants face off in Lucknow, both desperate for momentum.

The match takes place at the BRSABV Ekana International Stadium, known for its slow, spinner-friendly pitches. With dew potentially influencing the game, the traditional "win the toss, win the match" trend could be disrupted.

When: Monday, March 3, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
Where: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants, BRSABV Ekana International Stadium, Lucknow

What to expect: A slow pitch may lead to low-scoring games, with bowlers likely to dominate.

UP Warriorz

Led by Deepti Sharma, the team has maintained consistency and is unlikely to make many changes to their Playing XI.

Probable XI:

• Kiran Navgire
• Grace Harris
• Vrinda Dinesh
• Deepti Sharma (c)
• Tahlia McGrath
• Shweta Sehrawat
• Chinelle Henry
• Sophie Ecclestone
• Saima Thakor/Rajeshwari Gayakwad
• Kranti Goud

Gujarat Giants

Under Ash Gardner's leadership, the Giants are expected to stick with their winning formula after their recent victory.

Probable XI:

• Beth Mooney (wk)
• Dayalan Hemalatha
• Harleen Deol
• Phoebe Litchfield
• Ash Gardner (c)
• Deandra Dottin
• Mannat Kashyap
• Tanuja Kanwar
• Priya Mishra