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Devine Stars as Gujarat Giants Defend Title
22 Jan
Summary
- Sophie Devine's unbeaten 50 led Gujarat Giants to victory.
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad took three wickets for 16 runs.
- UP Warriorz collapsed to 79 for six, losing by 45 runs.
Gujarat Giants successfully defended their total of 153 for eight, securing a convincing 45-run win against UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League. The match, held on a sluggish Kotambi Stadium pitch, was largely defined by an unbeaten half-century from Sophie Devine (50 n.o., 42b, 2x4, 3x6).
Devine's crucial knock came after walking in at No. 5, and she capitalized on a couple of reprieves, staying until the end and scoring 16 runs in the final over. Her effort was vital as other Giants batters struggled, with UP Warriorz's bowlers Kranti Gaud and Deepti Sharma also claiming wickets.
The UP Warriorz's chase faltered dramatically, with the team collapsing to 79 for six in the 13th over. Key batters like Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning, and Phoebe Litchfield were dismissed early. Left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad delivered a standout performance, taking three wickets for just 16 runs, dismantling the Warriorz's lower middle-order and sealing the Giants' victory.
