Navi Mumbai, Jan. 10 -- Gujarat Giants got off to a winning start in the Women's Premier League 2026 as they registered a 10-run victory over UP Warriorz at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

Led by captain Ashleigh Gardner's commanding half-century and a dream debut from Anushka Sharma (44 off 30), Gujarat Giants rode key contributions from Sophie Devine (38 off 20), Georgia Wareham (27* off 10) and Bharti Fulmali (14* off 7) to post 207/4 in 20 overs, their highest-ever total in the tournament. In reply, the Giants' bowlers held their nerve to rein in Phoebe Litchfield's charge, with Renuka Singh, Wareham and Devine picking up two wickets apiece to restrict UP Warriorz to 197/8.

"It's great to win a close one. Over the last co...