MATCH NO – 3rd MATCH
SERIES – Women’s Premier Leagues – 2024
DATE – 16th February, 2025
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
INTRODUCTION
Women’s Premier League is one of the most popular T20 leagues in Women’s cricket. This league started since 2023. In this league many big stars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet kaur, Harleen Deol, Shafali Varma, Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Sophia Devine, Sophie Ecceleston, Deepti Sharma, Shabnam Ismail, Annabeal Sutherland, Beth Mooney, Renuka Singh, Tahlia McGrath, etc play for many frenchies.
This t20 format started from 2023 by Board of Cricket Council of India (BCCI), This is an Indian professional t20 league and biggest T20 league in Women;s Cricket.
Women’s Premier League 2025 has started from 14th February and Final match will be plate don 15th March.First match of Women’s Premier League 2025 will be played between Gujarat Giants & Royal Challengers Bangalore.
MATCH PREVIEW
Third match played between Gujarat Giants Women(GGW) and UP Warriorz (UPW) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. UP Warriorz team performed very poor in the previous season and failed to qualify. Whereas Gujarat Giants team performed very poorly and won only 2 matches and lost 6 matches out of 8 and last position in point table They have lost their first match of this season by 6 wickets against Royal Challenger Bangalore.
Last time when both teams Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz played between each other the Gujarat Giants team scored 152 runs and UP Warriorz team failed to chase the total and Gujarat team won the match by 8 runs.
UP Warriorz is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They have talented & aggressive batsmen like, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris and they have good all-rounders also like, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath & Chenille Henry. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Deepti Sharma, Sophie Eccelstone, Alana King, Saima Thakor & Rajeshwari Gayakwad adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
On the other hand, Gujarat Giants team also looked good in this season.This team is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha, They have good all-rounders also, like Deandra Dottin, Danielle Gibson, Ashleigh gardner, Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Tanuja Knawar, Priya Mishra, Shabnam Shakil & Meghna Singh adding depth and experience to their batting and bowling line-up.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz
PITCH REPORT
Kotambi Stadium, located in Vadodara, Gujarat, is a newly inaugurated cricket venue that hosted its first international matches in December 2024. The stadium has a seating capacity of 40,000 and serves as the home ground for the Baroda Cricket Association.
Pitch Characteristics:
Batting-Friendly Surface: The pitch at Kotambi Stadium is known for being conducive to batting, especially in the initial stages of the game. Batsmen can expect consistent bounce and pace, allowing for free stroke play.
Spin Assistance: As the match progresses, the pitch tends to offer assistance to spinners. The surface may develop wear and tear, providing turn and bounce for spin bowlers, particularly in the later stages of the game.
Strategic Considerations:
Toss Decision: Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first to capitalize on the favorable batting conditions early on. Setting a substantial total can put pressure on the chasing team, especially as the pitch begins to assist spinners in the latter stages.
Bowling Strategies: While fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball, spinners are likely to play a crucial role as the match progresses. Captains should consider utilizing their spin options effectively during the middle overs to exploit the pitch conditions.
In summary, Kotambi Stadium offers a batting-friendly pitch that gradually provides opportunities for spinners. Teams should strategize accordingly, taking into account the evolving nature of the pitch throughout the match.
GROUND STATS (WPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 01 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 202 |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 00 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 01 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 120 | 00 |
| BETWEEN 120 TO 139 | 00 |
| BETWEEN 140 TO 169 | 00 |
| ABOVE SCORE 170 | 01 |
BOWLERS STATS ON KOTAMBI STADIUM (WPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 01
PACER WICKETS – 04
SPINNER WICKETS – 05.
NOTE -: PITCH REPORT WILL BE UPDATED AFTER 2ND MATCH.
GGW VS UPW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
GUJARAT GIANTS WOMEN (GGW)
TEAM NEWS
- Gujarat Giants team performed very poorly in the previous season, they won 2 matches and lost 6 matches out of 8 matches and last position in the points table.
- Gujarat team lost their first of the season by 6 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Last match played between UP Warriorz & Gujarat Giants, Gujarat Giants scored 152 runs and successfully defended this total and won the match by 8 runs.
- Beth Monney scored 285 runs in 8 innings in the previous season of Women’s Premier League.
- Laura Wolvaardt scored 165 runs in 6 innings in the previous season of Women’s Premier League.
- Aseilgh Gardner has scored 120 runs & taken 8 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women’s Premier League.
- Tanuja Kanwar took 10 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women’s Premier League.
- Beth Mooney has scored 56 runs in 1 innings in this season of Women’s Premier League.
- Ash Gardner has scored 79 runs and also taken 2 wickets in 1 innings in this season of Women’s Premier League.
- Deandra Dottin has scored 25 runs and also taken 1 wicket in 1 innings in this season of Women’s Premier League.
- In the last match Gujarat Giants team failed to defend a total score of 201 runs and lost the match by 6 wickets against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Ashliegh Gardner scored 78 runs in just 37 balls with the help of 8 sixes, Beth Mooney scored 56 runs & Deandra Dottins scored 25 runs in the previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Ashleigh Gardner took 2 wickets, Satghare & Deandra Dottin took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
- Both teams played 4 matches and Gujarat Giants team won 1 matches and lost 3 matches against UP Warriorz.
SQUADS
Batting – Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Laura Wolvaardt, Simran Shaikh, Bharti Fulmali, Dayalan Hemalatha.
Bowling – Shabnam MD Shakil, Prakashika Naik, Tanuja Kanwar, Priya Mishra.
All Rounder – Harleen Deol, Asheigh Gaedner, Kashvee Gautham, Deandra Dottin, Sayali Satghare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Meghana Singh.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Beth Mooney © (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Ashleigh Gardner ©, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tanjua Kanwar, Simran Shaikh, Kashvee Gautham, Priya Mishra.
PLAYER STATS:
1. BETH MOONEY (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 56r, 100r, 94r, 44r, 75r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 56 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | 74r,16r. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | 2 INNINGS – 90 RUNS. |
2. LAURA WOLVAARDT – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 6r, 4r, 65r, 61r, 35r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 6 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | 43rm 28r, 17r. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | 3 INNINGS – 88 RUNS. |
3. HARLEEN DEOL – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 15r, 89r, 20r, 1r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 9 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | 18r, 4r, 46r. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | 3 INNINGS -68 RUNS. |
4. ASHLEIGH GARDNER © – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 79+2W, 44+4W, 102+1W, 0W, 42+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 79 RUNS – 2W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | 15+1W, 30+0W, 60+!W, 25+0W. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | 4 INNINGS – 130 RUNS – 2W. |
5. DEANDRA DOTTIN – RHB + RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 25+1W, 10r, 49+0W, 51+1W, 33+3W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNINGS – 25 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
6. DAYALAN HEMALATHA – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 4r, 1r, 10r, 7r, 41r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 4 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | 0r, 2r, 57r, 21r. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | 4 INNINGS – 80 RUNS. |
7. SIMRAN SHAIKH – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 11r, 0r, 11r, 1r, 2r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 11 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
8. SAYALI SATGHARE – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
9. KASHVEE GAUTHAM – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
10. TANUJA KANWAR – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | 0W, 2W, 1W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | 4 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS |
11. PRIYA MISHRA – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 2W, 0W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs UPW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
UP WARRIORZ (UPW)
TEAM NEWS
- UP Warriorz team performed very poor in previous season and won the 3 matches and lost 5 matches out of 8 and fourth position in point table.
- Last match played between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz team failed to chase the total of 152 runs and lost the match by 8 runs.
- Kiran Navgire scored 110 runs in 8 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Grace Harris scored 188 runs and also took 4 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League.
- Deepti Sharma scored 295 runs and also took 10 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women Premier League..
- Sophie Eccelston took 11 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women’s Premier league.
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad took 6 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women’s Premier league.
- In the last match against UP Warriorz team failed to chase the total of 152 runs and lost the match by 8 runs against Gujarat Giants.
- Deepti Shamra scored 88 runs and Pooney Khemnar Scored 36 runs in the previous match against Gujarat Giants.
- Sophie Eccelston took 3 wickets, Deepti Sharma took 2 wickets Chamri Athapaththu & Gayakwad took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Gujarat Giants.
- Both teams played 4 matches and UP Warriorz team won 3 matches and lost 1 matches against Gujarat Giants.
SQUADS
Batting – Kiran navgire, Arushi Goel Vrinda Diensh, Uma Chetry (wk), Sheta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar.
Bowling – Saima Thakor, Sophie Eccelstone, Alana Kings, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana, Rajeshwari Gayakwada
All Rounder – Deepti Sharma ©, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Chamari Athapaththu, Chinelle Henry, Kranti Goud.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Grace Harris, Chamari Athapaththu, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Eccelston, Uma Chetry (wk), Saima Thakor, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
PLAYER STATS:
1. CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 37+0W, 12+2W, 16+1W, 22+3W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 1W, 17+0W. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 2 INNINGS – 17 RUNS – 0W. |
2. GRACE HARRIS – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 60r, 59r, 11r, 35r, 14r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 1+0W, 60+0W, 72+0W, 59r. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 4 INNINGS – 192 RUNS – 96A – 0W |
3. KIRAN NAVGIRE – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 5r, 7r, 18r, 12r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 0r, 12r, 4,r 53r. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 2 INNINGS – 110 RUNS. |
4. TAHLAI McGRATH – RHB + RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 12r, 1W, 48+0W, 26+1W, 55+0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 57r, 0+1W. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 2 INNINGS – 57 RUNS – 1W. |
5. DEEPTI SHARMA – LHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 11+3W, 1W, 39+6W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 88+2W, 17+0W, 6+0W, 11+2W. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 4 INNINGS – 122 RUNS – 4W. |
6. SHWETA SEHRAWAT – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 13r, 44r, 10r, 25r, 8r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 8r, 2r, 5r. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 3 INNINGS – 15 RUNS. |
7. POONAM KHEMNAR – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 36r, 1r, 7r, 31r, 10r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 36r, 2r. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 2 INNINGS – 38 RUNS |
8. SOPHIE ECCELSTON – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 5W, 1W, 1W, 2W, 1W |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 3W, 3W, 19+1W, 22+2W. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 4 RUNS – 41 RUNS – 9W. |
9. UMA CHETRY (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 4r, 24r, 9r, 8r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | NOT PLAYED YET. |
10. SAIMA THAKOR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
11. RAJESHWARI GAYAKWAD – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 1W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs GGW | 1W, 1W, 2W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs GGW | 4 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 04
- GGW WIN – 01
- UPW WIN – 03
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – B. Mooney.
BATSMEN – L. Wolvaardt, H. Deol, G. Harris.
ALL-ROUNDERS – C, Athapaththu, D, Dottin, D, Sharma, T. McGrath, A. Gardner.
BOWLERS – S. Eccelston, T. Kanwar.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – B. Mooney.
BATSMEN – L. Wolvaardt, G. Harris.
ALL-ROUNDERS – C, Athapaththu, D, Dottin, D, Sharma, T. McGrath, A. Gardner, S. Satghare.
BOWLERS – S. Eccelston, R. Gayakwad.
BACK-UPS – S. Thakor, S. Shakeel
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – A. Gardner, D. Sharma.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – B. Mooney, S. Eccelston.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
GUJARAT GIANTS WOMEN MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.
