Ashleigh Gardner’s All-Round Brilliance Leads Gujarat Giants to First Win in WPL 2025

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Posted by NewAdmin on 2025-02-17 09:04:04 |

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Vadodara, February 2025 – Gujarat Giants (GG) bounced back strongly in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, securing a dominant six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Kotambi Stadium. After suffering a defeat in their opening game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), GG, led by Ashleigh Gardner, produced a clinical performance to register their first win of the season.

Clinical Bowling Restricts UP Warriorz

Opting to bowl first, Gujarat Giants’ bowlers showcased exceptional discipline, restricting UPW to 143/9 in 20 overs. Young spinner Priya Mishra was the standout performer, returning with impressive figures of 3/25 in 4 overs. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner (2/39) and Deandra Dottin (2/34) provided crucial breakthroughs, while Kashvee Gautam (1/15) bowled a tight spell to stifle UPW’s batting lineup. UPW struggled to gain momentum, with only a few contributions from their top-order batters.

Gardner’s Blazing Knock Seals Victory

Chasing 144, Gujarat Giants got off to a steady start before Ashleigh Gardner took charge, displaying a stunning counter-attacking knock. The GG skipper smashed a 32-ball 52, marking her second consecutive half-century in the tournament. Supported by **Harleen Deol (28) and Dottin (22)*, GG comfortably chased down the target in 18.3 overs, securing their first points of the season.

Key Takeaways from the Match

Ashleigh Gardner’s match-winning all-round performance (52 runs & 2 wickets).

Priya Mishra’s three-wicket haul played a crucial role in restricting UPW.

Deandra Dottin’s valuable contributions with both bat and ball.

GG bounced back after their opening defeat to RCB, keeping their campaign alive.

Go!