WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants-W (GG-W) vs UP Warriorz-W (UPW-W) 17th Match Highlights

Welcome to the match recap of the 17th game of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023. In this thrilling encounter, the Gujarat Giants (GG) took on the UP Warriorz (UPW) at the iconic Brabourne Stadium. While UPW had already secured their spot in the playoffs, GG was looking to end their season on a high note. Let's dive into the details of this exciting match and see how it unfolded.

Match highlights and key moments
The 17th match of the Women's Premier League 2023 was held at the Brabourne Stadium between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz. The toss was won by GG, who elected to bat first. The Giants set a challenging target of 178 runs in their allotted 20 overs, losing 6 wickets in the process. UPW successfully chased down the target in the final over, winning the game by 3 wickets.

First Innings: Gujarat Giants
In their innings, GG got off to a solid start with their openers providing a steady foundation. Ashley Gardner and Hemlata formed a formidable partnership, contributing 60 and 57 runs respectively. Their partnership of 93 runs off 61 balls propelled GG to a strong position. However, UPW fought back with some excellent bowling performances. Chopra and Gayakwad claimed 2 wickets each, restricting GG to 178 runs.

Second Innings: UP Warriorz
Chasing a target of 179 runs, UPW faced an early setback, losing 3 wickets with only 39 runs on the board. However, Tahlia McGrath and Ashley Gardner turned the game around with a crucial partnership. Despite the fall of wickets, McGrath and Gardner displayed remarkable resilience, taking the team's score past the 100-run mark. Grace Harris also played a crucial innings, scoring 72 runs. In the end, UPW reached the target in the final over and scored 181 runs, winning the match by 3 wickets.

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Key Performances

GG's Batting
Ashley Gardner: 60 runs
Hemlata: 57 runs

UPW's Bowling
Chopra: 2 wickets
Gayakwad: 2 wickets

UPW's Batting
Grace Harris: 72 runs
Tahlia McGrath: 57 runs

GG's Bowling
Kim Garth: 2 wickets

Playoff Implications
With this victory, UP Warriorz secured their place in the playoffs of the Women's Premier League 2023. Unfortunately, Gujarat Giants' loss in this match confirmed their elimination from the playoff race.

GG-W and UPW-W Playing XI's
UP Warriorz Playing XI's: Devika Vaidya, Alyssa Healy(w/c), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Simran Shaikh, Parshavi Chopra, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Gujarat Giants Playing XI's: Sophia Dunkley, Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Sushma Verma(w), Sneh Rana(c), Kim Garth, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwar, Ashwani Kumari

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Conclusion
The 17th match of the Women's Premier League 2023 between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz was a thrilling encounter. GG set a challenging target of 178 runs, with Ashley Gardner and Hemlata leading the charge. However, UPW showcased their resilience and chased down the target with the help of Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris. UP Warriorz secured their spot in the playoffs, while Gujarat Giants' journey in the tournament came to an end.