The Gujarat Giants team representing Ahmedabad city is prominent in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is owned by the Adani Group. In a major acquisition, the Adani Group acquired the team for Rs 1289 crore, making it one of the most expensive teams in the league.
The Gujarat Giants have a strong squad comprising key players such as Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, and Annabel Sutherland. The team’s first match in the tournament is against the UP Warriorz, and they are expected to put up a tough fight.
In the WPL auction, the Gujarat Giants spent Rs 11.95 crore on 18 players, including 12 Indians and six foreigners, indicating their intention to build a competitive team. With the acquisition of talented players, the Gujarat Giants are expected to perform well in the upcoming WPL season.
Gujarat Giants WPL 2023: Squad
Beth Mooney (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Sneh Rana, Sabbineni Meghana, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Dayalan Hemalatha, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwer, Sushma Verma, Hurley Gala, Parunika Sisodia, Shabnam Shakeel, Ashwani Kumari.
Gujarat Giants WPL 2023: Schedule & Results
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) | Venue | Results |
| March 4, 2023 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Giants Loss by 143 runs |
| March 5, 2023 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai |
Gujarat Giants Loss by 3 wickets
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| March 8, 2023 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Giants won by 11 runs |
| March 11, 2023 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Giants Loss by 10 wickets |
| March 14, 2023 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Giants Loss by 55 runs |
| March 16, 2023 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Gujarat Giants won by 11 runs |
| March 18, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | NA |
| March 20, 2023 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 3:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | NA |
Gujarat Giants WPL 2023: Predicted Playing XI
No. |
Player Name |
Role |
| 1 | Beth Mooney (C) ✈︎ | Wicket-Keeper |
| 2 | Sophia Dunkley ✈︎ | Batter |
| 3 | Sabbineni Meghana | Batter |
| 4 | Ashleigh Gardner ✈︎ | All-rounder |
| 5 | Harleen Deol | All-rounder |
| 6 | Annabel Sutherland ✈︎ | All-rounder |
| 7 | Sneh Rana | All-rounder |
| 8 | Tanuja Kanwer | All-rounder |
| 9 | Dayalan Hemalatha | All-rounder |
| 10 | Monica Patel | All-rounder |
| 11 | Hurley Gala | All-rounder |
Gujarat Giants WPL 2023: Players To Watch Out For
Beth Mooney:
Beth Mooney is an Australian cricketer who plays as a wicket-keeper batter. She has played 83 T20Is for Australia, scoring 2350 runs at an average of 40.51 and a strike rate of 124.60, including two centuries and 18 half-centuries. Mooney scored 206 runs in 6 matches during the recent ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Ashleigh Gardner:
Ashleigh Gardner has played 73 T20I matches for Australia and scored 1176 runs at an average of 28.00, with a strike rate of 132.43. Gardner has also taken 53 wickets in T20Is at an average of 19.37. Additionally, Ashleigh Gardner was awarded the ICC Women’s T20WC Player of the Tournament for her remarkable performance. The exceptional player claimed ten wickets and scored 110 runs during Australia’s victorious campaign.
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