Meanwhile, the UP Warriorz are set for a fresh start under new skipper Deepti Sharma after regular captain Alyssa Healy was sidelined with multiple injuries, ruling her out of the tournament.

The officials and players take the field and we are moments away from the start. The UP Warriorz are off and so is Kiran Navgire. Ten runs from the first over and it is a positive, positive start.

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They face UP Warriorz next, led by Deepti Sharma. Key players for Warriorz include Alana King and Sophie Ecclestone. The Giants' strong batting lineup and emphasis on bowling adjustments will be ...

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner starred with both bat and ball, leading Gujarat Giants to a comprehensive six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match in Vadodara on Sunday.

On the other hand, UP Warriorz would take the field under a new captain, India's Deepti Sharma, after their regular skipper Alyssa Healy opted out of the competition due to a string of injuries.

Gardner picked up 2/39 with the ball, as the Warriorz managed a below part 143/9 in their 20 overs batting first, before she struck three sixes and five fours in her 32-ball 52 with the bat.

Photograph: BCCI Gujarat Giants will be looking to bounce back from their crushing defeat in the Women's Premier League season opener when they face the UP Warriorz in Vadodara on Sunday.

After a heavy defeat in their Women's Premier League season opener, Gujarat Giants will be looking for a stronger bowling performance and improved fielding when they face UP Warriorz on Sunday.