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WPL 2025: Downcast Giants eye comeback as they face Warriorz

Gujarat Giants Women will face off against UP Warriorz Women in the third match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Sunday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. The game is expected to be a thrilling battle as both teams are set to bring their A-game to the field.
For Gujarat Giants Women, the match will hold extra significance as they come off a disappointing defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Women in their previous outing. In their last encounter, GT Women were unable to build on their promising start and succumbed to RCB's pressure, leaving them eager to bounce back and secure a vital win.
Heading into another clash, GT Women will be looking to return to winning ways and put their defeat behind them with a dominant performance in this crucial match.
On the other hand, this will be the first match of the tournament for UP Warriorz Women. As a team filled with skilled players, they will be eager to start their WPL 2025 campaign on a high. Having had time to observe the competition, UP Warriorz will be looking to set the tone early in the tournament and take advantage of GT Women's recent loss.
Head to head
Matches - 4
GG won - 1
UP won - 3
NR - 1
UP Warriorz probable XI: Chamari Athapaththu, Vrinda Dinesh, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma (c), Uma Chetry (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Saima Thakor, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Gujarat Giants probable XI: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Kashvee Gautam
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