Twitter Reactions: Ashleigh Gardner, middle-order batters get Gujarat Giants off mark in WPL 2025

At the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, the Gujarat Giants won the third match of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) by a margin of six wickets with a few overs remaining.

Kiran Navgire and Dinesh Vrinda, the opening duo, were short-lived. On the fourth delivery of the third over itself, Deepti Sharma, the captain of the UP Warriorz, came out to bat. With 41 points scored, the Warriorz concluded the powerplay. The last delivery of the midway stage ended Uma Chetry’s scratchy 27-ball 24-run knock.

Priya Mishra appeared to have thrown the batsmen off balance with a double-wicket over. Tahlia McGrath’s delivery went through faster than she had expected, and she was disqualified for a silver duck. Grace Harris, a youthful 20-year-old leg-spinner, was thrilled to be dismissed after two balls. With eleven overs remaining, the Warriorz were five runs behind.

Ashleigh Gardner’s incredible effort at mid-off ended Deepti’s career as well. In the next over, Gardner bowled Shweta Sehrawat. Things appeared bleak for the guests after Sophie Ecclestone was castled by Kashvee Gautam. Nevertheless, the scoreboard gained some weight thanks to the 26 runs that came off the last two overs.

The Giants’ start to their chase for 144 could not have been more catastrophic. Within the first two overs, their top-order batsmen had been removed. Gardner, however, rallied with a 21-run over against Saima Thakor. After the first six overs, the Giants’ score was the same as that of their opponents. In the ninth over, Sophie Ecclestone dismissed Laura Wolvaardt. Shortly after recording her second consecutive WPL fifty, Gardner returned to the shed.

Deandra Dottin emerged to join Harleen Deol in the centre. The two skilfully used cleverness and aggression to create an undefeated 58-run partnership that easily led their team to victory. During the second innings, there were a few misfielding incidents that finally hurt the Warriorz in the end.

Check out how X reacted to Match 3 of WPL 2025: 

In a thrilling Women’s Premier League 2025 match, 20-year-old Priya Mishra showcased her bowling prowess for the Gujarat Giants. She delivered a standout performance by taking three crucial wickets, including the prized scalps of Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris, effectively…

— Pallavi (@pallvi0) February 16, 2025

Priya Mishra shines in WPL 2025! The 20-year-old Gujarat Giants bowler takes 3 crucial wickets, including Tahlia McGrath & Grace Harris, to restrict UP Warriorz to 143.

— Rajat (@Rajatvk18) February 16, 2025

Well done

Gujarat Giants won first match of the WPL 25 #WPL #WPLonJioStar pic.twitter.com/G4cmgl5iIr

— Dilbag Koundal ਦਿਲਬਾਗ ਕੌਂਡਲ (@dilbag_koundal) February 16, 2025

Priya Mishra dismissed Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris in a single over. pic.twitter.com/QDDlr3E3CN

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 16, 2025

What an impressive performance by Priya Mishra! Taking down two key players in a single over shows immense talent and composure under pressure.

— Er Suraj S Kumar (@ersurajskumar) February 16, 2025

Priya Mishra dismissed Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris in a single over#WPL2025
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— ཌI°•ѴƖѴᏋᏦ•°Iད (@Vivekkeshwani8) February 16, 2025

Sophie Ecclestone again starting a WPL season with a very good spell

2/16 in her 4 overs today and the all time leading wicket taker in WPL continues to pose problems aplenty#WPL #WPL2025 #GGvUPW

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) February 16, 2025

Deandra Dottin making her presence well & truly felt in WPL

Striking at 187 in this edition with 9 boundaries in just 31 balls

If she keeps this up, Gujarat Giants might just be in the playoffs for the 1st time #WPL #WPL2025 #GGvUPW

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) February 16, 2025

My player of the match..The big star in the making, Priya Mishra. 3 huge wickets of Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris & Deepti Sharma! 4/25/3. Made it impossible for UP warriors to get over 150. With dew, tough to protect that. Simply said : Match winning performance! #TATAWPL

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 16, 2025