UP Warriorz will aim to bounce back and avenge their earlier defeat when they take on a resurgent Gujarat Giants in their crucial return-leg Women's Premier League fixture here on Monday.
A lot has changed since their first meeting on February 16 in Vadodara, where Gujarat Giants secured a six-wicket win.
However, Gujarat then suffered back-to-back losses against Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, slipping to bottom-place in the standings.
Their playoff hopes were revived with a clinical victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final match of the Bengaluru leg.
Now, UP Warriorz, RCB, and Gujarat Giants are all tied on four points, and placed between third and fifth position.
With UPW and GG having played one match fewer than RCB, this clash becomes a must-win for both teams.
Gujarat's batting woes
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Gujarat's batting has been inconsistent, with domestic batters Dayalan Hemalatha and Harleen Deol struggling for form.
Skipper Ashleigh Gar