UPW vs GG WPL 2026 Live Streaming: The second match of the Women's Premier League 2026 promises an intriguing clash as Gujarat Giants lock horns with UP Warriorz on Saturday, January 10, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
With both teams entering the new season with renewed leadership and revamped squads, the contest carries added significance.
Gujarat Giants, who have struggled to find stability or title momentum in the first three editions, appear determined to rewrite their story this year. A reshuffled lineup and a clearer direction suggest that the franchise is keen on shedding their underperforming tag. The appointment of Ashleigh Gardner as the full-time captain marks a key turning point.
Known for her impactful all-round
skills and calm presence, Gardner will aim to inject confidence into a team that has often faltered under pressure. Her leadership will be closely watched as the Giants attempt to finally establish themselves as a competitive force in the league.
UP Warriorz, meanwhile, have pulled off one of the biggest leadership moves of the season by bringing Meg Lanning on board as their skipper. Few leaders in world cricket boast a record as decorated as Lanning's, and her consistent habit of guiding teams to tournament finals makes her a valuable addition.
After steering Delhi Capitals to three straight WPL finals, she now takes charge of a side eager to break into the upper tier. With seasoned Indian star Deepti Sharma offering strong support in the middle order and with the ball, UP Warriorz enter the season with the look of a well-balanced, tactically sharp unit.
With two new captains, strategic adjustments, and contrasting histories, Match No. 2 is poised to deliver an engaging contest that could set early tone for both sides in WPL 2026.
UPW vs GG WPL 2026 Live Streaming
The UPW vs GG WPL 2026 match will be show on the Star Sports Network in India. The match can also be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website. The match starts at 3:00 PM IST.
Squads
Gujarat Giants Women Squad: Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney(w), Ashleigh Gardner(c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Yastika Bhatia, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Kim Garth, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ayushi Soni, Shivani Singh, Happy Kumari.
UP Warriorz Women Squad: Meg Lanning(c), Kiran Navgire, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Shipra Giri(w), Shweta Sehrawat, Charli Knott, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Asha Sobhana, Chloe Tryon, Gongadi Trisha, Kranti Gaud, Suman Meena.
