A batting masterclass from Australian Beth Mooney and another strong all-round performance from Deandra Dottin propelled the Gujarat Giants to a comfortable 81-run win over Chinelle Henry’s UP Warriorz in TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) action in Lucknow on Monday.
The Giants, after being put in to bat by Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma, posted a solid 186-5 off their 20 overs thanks to brilliant performances from Mooney and Harleen Deol as well as a cameo from Dottin towards the end.
Mooney carried her bat through the innings on her way to 96* off 59 balls including 17 fours while Deol made a 32-ball 45 including six fours.
Dottin, who made her way to the crease with just over three overs remaining, made good use of her short time in the middle with 17 off eight balls including two fours and the only six of the innings.
Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone led the way with the ball for the Warriorz with 2-34 from her four overs while Chinelle Henry picked up 1-31 from four overs herself.
The Warriorz were then restricted to 105 all out one ball into the 18th over.
Henry top scored with 28 off 14 balls including three fours and two sixes. The only other Warriorz batter to pass 20 was opener Grace Harris who made 25 off 30 balls as the bulk of the batting failed to deliver against some excellent bowling and fielding from the Giants.
Kashvee Gautam led the way with 3-11 from her three overs of medium pace while left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar picked up 3-17 from 3.1 overs.
Dottin was also very good up front in her two overs with the new ball and one at the back end, finishing with figures of 2-14 from three overs to cap off a good day.
The win moves the Giants up to second in the standings on six points from six games, four points behind leaders the Delhi Capitals who have also played one game more.
The Warriorz, on the other hand, are now at the foot of the five-team table on four points from their six contests.
Summarized scores:
Gujarat Giants Women 186-5 in 20 overs (Beth Mooney 96*, Harleen Deol 45, Sophie Ecclestone 2-34)
UP Warriorz Women 105 all out in 17.1 overs (Chinelle Henry 28, Grace Harris 25, Kashvee Gautam 3-11, Tanuja Kanwar 3-17, Deandra Dottin 2-14).