In a dramatic turn of events, Gujarat Giants stunned UP Warriorz with a dominant 81-run victory in Lucknow on Monday. The win lifted the Giants from the bottom of the WPL standings, while UP Warriorz dropped to last place. Gujarat Giants now sit just behind Delhi Capitals, who have already secured a playoff spot.

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• Gujarat Giants won by 81 runs, stunning UP Warriorz in Lucknow.
• Giants posted a strong total of 186/5 in 20 overs, led by Beth Mooney’s 96* off 59 balls.
• Harleen Deol contributed 46 off 32 balls, with a key 101-run partnership with Mooney.
• Deandra Dottin added a quick 17 off 8 balls to boost the total.
• Sophie Ecclestone was the top bowler for UP Warriorz, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs.
• UP Warriorz crumbled under pressure, bowled out for just 105, their lowest score of the season.
• Kashvee Gautam (3/11) and Tanuja Kanwar (3/17) were instrumental in destroying UP’s top order.
• Deandra Dottin also took 2 wickets as UP Warriorz struggled to reach a competitive total.
• Chinelle Henry (28) and Grace Harris (25) were the only notable scorers for UP.
• The loss leaves UP Warriorz with a tough road ahead to make the playoffs, starting with their next game against Mumbai Indians.