UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
UPW vs GG WPL 2026 Toss, Playing XI, and Pitch Report come into sharp focus as the Women’s Premier League 2026 continues. The clash features UP Warriorz Women taking on Gujarat Giants Women in what promises to be another high-intensity encounter. Both sides will be eager to make an early statement and build momentum in the tournament.
Anticipation is building around the toss, playing combinations, and pitch report. This page brings you all the key updates ahead of the first ball.
Match Details – UPW vs GG
- Match: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
- Date: 10 January 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Toss Update – UPW vs GG
- Toss: UPW won the toss
- Decision: Opted to bowl first
UP Warriorz Women won the toss and chose to bowl first at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Early assistance is expected for pace bowlers on the fresh surface under afternoon conditions. UPW will aim to make early breakthroughs and control the powerplay with disciplined bowling. Their focus will be on restricting Gujarat Giants to a competitive but manageable total.
Playing XI – WPL 2026 Match
UP Warriorz Women Playing XI
- Kiran Navgire – Right-Handed Batsman
- Meg Lanning (C) – Right-Handed Batsman
- Phoebe Litchfield – Left-Handed Batsman
- Shweta Sehrawat – Right-Handed Batsman
- Deandra Dottin – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Fast Medium
- Deepti Sharma – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin
- Harleen Deol – Right-Handed Batsman
- Shikha Pandey – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium
- Sophie Ecclestone – Left-Arm Off-Spin Bowler
- Asha Sobhana – Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Kranti Gaud – Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
Gujarat Giants Women Playing XI
- Bharti Fulmali – Right-Handed Batsman
- Anushka Brijmohan Sharma – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium
- Ashleigh Gardner (C) – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin
- Georgia Wareham – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Leg Spin
- Kanika Ahuja – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin
- Kashvee Gautam – Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
- Sophie Devine – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium
- Tanuja Kanwar – Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Beth Mooney (WK) – Left-Handed Batsman
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad – Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Renuka Singh – Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
Pitch Report – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
The pitch at DY Patil Stadium offers good bounce and carry, particularly during the early overs. Afternoon conditions are expected to reduce the impact of dew significantly. Bowling first allows UP Warriorz to maximise the effectiveness of the new ball. Pace bowlers can exploit movement before the surface settles for stroke play. Spinners are likely to come into play as the innings progress.
Spinners are expected to play a key role as the innings move forward. Maintaining disciplined bowling during the power play will be crucial. Early control can limit scoring opportunities and build pressure. This phase could set the tone for the remainder of the innings.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on the toss and Playing XI for UPW vs GG. Pitch report and other match details will be updated as the WPL 2026 action unfolds.