Bruised Gujarat Giants search rapid turnaround in opposition to UP Warriorz

UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants will return to the DY Patil Stadium a day after the massive defeat they suffered by the hands of Mumbai Indians, hoping for a flip of fortunes after they tackle UP Warriorz, who can be enjoying their first recreation of the Women’s Premier League. But sadly for Giants, the issues prolong past the pitch.

Giants changed West Indies’ Deandra Dottin with Australia’s Kim Garth within the days main as much as the WPL. The crew stated Dottin was “recovering from a medical situation” however she took to social media to recommend that she is ok. Then, within the first over of their chase of 208 in opposition to Mumbai Indians, Giants’ captain Beth Mooney suffered a knee damage whereas operating between the wickets and was helped off the sphere.

Players to observe

For the Warriorz, Healy, Navgire and Harris are those who’re anticipated to offer the fireworks with the bat, with ready assist from Tahlia McGrath, Deepti and Devika Vaidya. They even have Shweta Sehrawat, who was a part of India’s U-19 World cup successful crew.

In the bowling division, Ismail, Lauren Bell and Anjali Sarvani are the tempo choices, whereas Sophie Ecclestone and Rajeshwari Gayakwad shore up the spin division on prime of the allrounders.

For Giants, 25-year-old left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar was among the many few vivid spots in opposition to Mumbai Indians, conceding simply 12 runs from her two overs.
Dayalan Hemalatha was one other, with an unbeaten 29 off 23 deliveries that included two sixes and a 4. With Mooney’s availability being unsure, there can be extra of an onus on her to shore up their batting.
Ashleigh Gardner, the participant of the event within the current Women’s T20 World Cup, picked a wicket however went for 38 and was dismissed for a golden duck in opposition to Mumbai, however can be within the highlight.

Playing XIs

UP Warriorz (doable): 1 Alyssa Healy, 2 Shweta Sehrawat, 3 Kiran Navgire, 4 Tahlia McGrath, 5 Grace Harris, 6 Devika Vaidya, 7 Deepti Sharma, 8 Simran Shaikh, 9 Shabnim Ismail, 10 Rajeshwari Gayakwad, 11 Anjali Sarvani

Gujarat Giants (doable): 1 Sophia Dunkley/Beth Mooney, 2 S Meghana, 3 Harleen Deol, 4 Ashleigh Gardner, 5 Sushma Verma, 6 Annabel Sutherland, 7 Dayalan Hemalatha, 8 Georgia Wareham, 9 Sneh Rana, 10 Tanuja Kanwar, 11 Mansi Joshi

“It is an opportunity sure but what I’ll want is that the team does not repeat their mistakes. I will tell the girls to keep their heads high and to learn from today. Definitely we will perform good.”

Gujarat Giants vice-captain Sneh Rana on main in Mooney’s absence.

“We have a good mix of experience and youth along with ability and look forward to putting on a show for our fans. We are here to win and be ruthless in our brand of cricket.”

UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy has her eyes on the prize.

Source web site: www.espncricinfo.com

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