UP Warriorz v Gujarat Giants Preview & Betting Tips - Warriorz to show class in WPL

Both teams haven’t entirely identified their best combination, so it’ll be a battle of two imperfect teams seeking a touch of perfection to get their campaign up and running.

Warriorz discovered a new star in Kiran Navgire, who smashed a 31-ball 57 as an opener after failing in the first two matches as a middle-order batter. 

She only got that chance by accident, as Vrinda Dinesh, the designated opener, injured her shoulder while fielding. 

It’ll be impossible to now slot Navgire back into the middle order. Grace Harris’ reputation as a six-hitter was further enhanced as she ended with a 17-ball 38 cameo to seal victory.

Giants have fielded two different opening combinations in the first two games. Beth Mooney has been a constant, but in the first game they tried out Veda Krishnamurthy, who is predominantly a finisher. In the second, they promoted Harleen Deol. Both these combinations failed to deliver results.

It underlines a sense of confusion within the group, despite boasting of some wonderfully talented players like Phoebe Litchfield and Ash Gardner. D Hemalatha’s form has injected some life into the middle order. Now for the rest to fire in unison.