UPW vs GG Highlights, WPL 2023: Harris, Navgire half-centuries drive UP Warriorz to thrilling victory vs Gujarat Giants

After winning the toss, GG captain Sneh said, "We are waiting for that (update on Mooney's injury) from the physio. We are going to bat first. It's a used pitch. We have three changes in the team. Dunkley, Monika and Kim come in. We have discussed a lot of things, looking forward to this game. Need to come stronger."

Meanwhile, UPW skipper Healy stated, "We would like to have a bat, every team is batting first and posting good scores. The girls are excited to be here, I am a bit nervous. Representing UP Warriorz with pride. It's been amazing to watch. The excitement levels have been amazing, great to see the fans coming and supporting us. We have had to make a few tough decisions. Have some quality spinners in our attack."

Gujarat captain Sneh has won the toss and opted to bat vs UPW.

A big update from the match! Gujarat captain Mooney has been rested after twisting her ankle yesterday.

Delhi thrashed RCB by 60 runs in their opener today. Chasing a target of 224 runs, RCB were restricted to 163/8 in 20 overs, with Smriti Mandhana smacking 35 runs off 23 balls. Tara Norris was in good form for DC, and too five wickets.

Initially, Delhi posted 223/2 in 20 overs, with Shafali Verma hammering 84 runs off 45 balls. Meanwhile, Meg Lanning clobbered 72 runs off 43 balls. Heather Knight took two wickets for RCB.

Shabnim was in hot form for South Africa in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, where she tok eight wickets. She will be aiming to build on that form and start on a positive note for UPW!

Gardner is the second-most expensive player this season, costing GG ₹3.2 crore. The Aussie all-rounder will need to find her game today and was disappointing in the opener. Although she took a wicket, but she conceded 38 runs in four overs and was also dismissed for a golden duck.

Ahead of their opener, UPW captain Healy said, "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."

During Gujarat's chase in the opener vs Mumbai, Mooney had to retire hurt in the first over itself. Receiving a length delivery from Sciver-Brunt, Mooney tapped it to cover and took off for a single, but decided against it. She seemed to have injured her knee and walked off. She was also reportedly taken to the hospital. Her absence would be a big blow for Gujarat! They really need some inspiration to bounce back and need to win this game. If they lose, it could all go downhill!

Gujarat were destroyed in the opener against Mumbai and also lost captain Mooney, who retired hurt. If Mooney doesn't recover on time then vice-captain Sneh is expected to don the skipper role.

After the season opener, Sneh said, "It's just the start, some of the players soak it up early, some will take time (on players getting ready at this level). A learning curve for us and we'll come back strongly... This was just the first match, we need to keep our heads high, we have players who have done well at the domestic level and we'll certainly look to comeback stronger tomorrow."

UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Kiran Navgire, Devika Vaidya, Simran Shaikh, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Parshavi Chopra, Shweta Sehrawat, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Anjali Sarvani, Laxmi Yadav

Gujarat Giants: Kim Garth, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Beth Mooney(w/c), Harleen Deol, Hurley Gala, Annabel Sutherland, Sushma Verma, Sneh Rana, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel, Ashwani Kumari, Shabnam Md Shakil, Parunika Sisodia, Tanuja Kanwar

Hello and good evening everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today's second WPL 2023 match as UPW open their campaign against rattled GG at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai. Stay tuned folks for some exciting cricket!