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UPW vs GG Live Score 2024: UP Warriorz won the toss and decided to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in the 8th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants will be eyeing a win in the 8th match of the tournament, as both sides currently occupy the bottom two places in the WPL 2024 standings. After losing the first two matches of the tournament, the UP-based franchise will go into this match after scoring an upset win over defending champions Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets. They currently hold the fourth place in the standings with just 2 points. On the other hand, Beth Mooney's team has failed to clinch a single win in the ongoing WPL 2024 after playing two matches. They will go into this match after suffering an 8-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 5th match of the tournament. Speaking at the toss, UP skipper Alyssa Healy confirmed that Chamari Athapaththu will replace Tahlia McGrath. "We are going to have a bowl. They have all played pretty similar. But chasing looks more comfortable for the teams. Hopefully much of the same, that was the blueprint we want to play. Chamari comes in for Tahlia McGrath," Healy said. GGT skipper Mooney said Laura Wolvaardt and Mannat Kashyap will be in the playing eleven against UP Warriorz. "It would be nice if we could put 190 on the board. We have two changes. Laura Wolvaardt comes in for Tahuhu, Veda also misses out and Mannat Kashyap replaces her. You got to be feeling you can win the game no matter what situation are in. It is a long tournament in some ways and shorter in others, hope we get it right tonight," Mooney said. UP Warriorz Playing XI: Alyssa Healy (Wk/C), Kiran Navgire, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad. Gujarat Giants Playing XI: Harleen Deol, Beth Mooney (Wk/C), Phoebe Litchfield, Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh.
We are all set to begin! The two umpires walk out to the middle now. Alyssa Healy leads the UP players into the ground as they spread out to take their respective field positions. Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt are the two openers for Gujarat.
Beth Mooney, the captain of Gujarat says that the trend of chasing might change going into the tournament and they don't mind batting first. Adds that you have got to believe that you can win a game from any situations and they will hope to get it right in this game. Informs they have made two changes as Laura Wolvaardt comes in for Lea Tahuhu while Mannat Kashyap replaces Veda Krishnamurthy.
Alyssa Healy, the skipper of UP says that they will bowl first. Adds that they have been comfortable chasing the total and will look to do so again. She further adds that the team is in a good mindset and will be looking to get a win here tonight and get some form back into the side. Ends by saying that they have a good bowling side and will look to pick up the early wickets. Informs Chamari Athapaththu comes in for Tahlia McGrath and makes her debut. Also, Vrinda Dinesh got injured in the last game so Saima Thakor is back in the side.
PITCH REPORT - Natalie Germanos is pitchside. She says that the wicket looks dry with a hint of grass on top. Adds its really hard and looks a very good wicket to bat on. The boundary dimensions are smaller on the sides and around 63m in front.
Gujarat (Playing XI) - Beth Mooney (C/WK), Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt (In place of Tahlia McGrath), Ashleigh Gardner, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap (In place of Veda Krishnamurthy), Dayalan Hemalatha, Sneh Rana, Meghna Singh.
UP (Playing XI) - Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Kiran Navgire, Chamari Athapaththu (In place of Tahlia McGrath and On Debut), Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Anjali Sarvani, Saima Thakor (In place of Vrinda Dinesh).
TOSS - The coin lands in favour of Alyssa Healy and UP have elected to BOWL first.
WPL UPW vs GG Live: TOSS - UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy wins toss, opts to bowl against Gujarat Giants
According to reports coming in, Warriorz's Vrinda Dinesh is all but ruled out of the WPL season due to a shoulder injury.
Gujarat Giants Squad: Harleen Deol, Beth Mooney (w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Veda Krishnamurthy, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Lea Tahuhu, Meghna Singh, Laura Wolvaardt, Tarannum Pathan, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Md Shakil, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Trisha Poojitha
UP Warriorz Squad: Alyssa Healy (w/c), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Vrinda Dinesh, Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Chamari Athapaththu, Danielle Wyatt, Gouher Sultana
I was playing the ball on merit, that's the plan. I like to play to my strengths and that's what I do.
Kiran Navgire | UP Warriorz
WPL UPW vs GG Live: Following a much-needed and comfortable victory that allowed Warriorz to open their account in the competition, the team management is likely to resist making any changes to the winning combination. However, a forced alteration seems imminent, with Vrinda Dinesh unlikely to feature due to an injured shoulder.
Will have to go back to the drawing board. I don't believe in form in this format, if we start scoring runs in the next two games, then everyone will forget the first two.
Beth Mooney | Gujarat Giants captain
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UPW vs GG Live: In both of their recent games, the Gujarat Giants faced a similar scenario where they were tasked with batting first, only to conclude with an exceptionally below-par total. The team's struggle to counter the new ball resulted in a significant loss of wickets, rendering the early damage irreparable. Given a relatively modest roster in terms of star power, the responsibility now lies on the shoulders of the Australian trio – captain Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, and Ashleigh Gardner – to step up and contribute significantly.
WPL UPW vs GG Live: The Gujarat Giants appear to be grappling with the lingering challenges from the previous season, where they finished at the bottom of the table. With losses in both of their initial games, the manner of these defeats is likely causing concerns for the team management. The Giants experienced comprehensive outplays in matches against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, indicating a need for strategic adjustments and improvements in various aspects of their game.
UPW vs GG Live: The promising form of Kiran Navgire is a positive sign for the UP Warriorz batting unit, especially considering that key players like Healy and Tahlia McGrath are yet to make significant contributions. While the spin-heavy bowling attack has performed reasonably well, the team's batting lineup is likely aiming for more consistency to sustain their winning momentum.
WPL UPW vs GG Live: The UP Warriorz started their campaign with a tense loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore, followed by an unexpected setback against the Delhi Capitals. However, Alyssa Healy's team made a strong comeback, showcasing their resilience and determination with a convincing victory over the defending champions, Mumbai Indians.
UPW vs GG Live: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Match 8 of the second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru.
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