Ashleigh Gardner Leads Gujarat Giants to First Win of WPL 2025

Gardner's all-round performance, including a half-century and key wickets, secures a six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz.

Ashleigh Gardner scored a 32-ball 52, her second consecutive fifty, and took 2 wickets for 39 runs in a standout all-round performance.
The Gujarat Giants successfully chased down a target of 144, marking their first-ever successful chase in Women's Premier League history.
Priya Mishra impressed with the ball for Gujarat, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Deandra Dottin also contributed with 2 wickets.
UP Warriorz struggled with the bat, with Deepti Sharma top-scoring with 39 runs, supported by Uma Chetry's 24 in a modest total of 143/9.
Gardner's spectacular diving catch to dismiss Deepti Sharma further shifted momentum in Gujarat's favor during a dominant bowling display.