The Gujarat Giants are an Indian women’s cricket team that competes in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), with its base located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The team is owned by the Adani Group. The team’s coach is Michael Klinger, and its captain is Beth Mooney.
Founded: 2023
Captain: Beth Mooney
Coach: Michael Klinger
WPL titles: 0
Owners: Adani Group
Gujarat Giants Women Squad
Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Laura Wolvaardt, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Shabnam Shakil, Phoebe Litchfield, Priya Mishra, Veda Krishnamurthy, Trisha Poojitha, Kathryn Bryce, Tarannum Pathan, Lee Tahuhu, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Sayali Sathgare.
Gujarat Giants Women Short Bio
| Jersey Colour | Orange |
| Theme Song | – |
| Main Rivals | Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals |
| Key Players | Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Laura Wolvaardt, Mannat Kashyap, Harleen Deol |
| Captain | Beth Mooney |
Administration & Support Staff
Head coach: Michael Klinger
Batting coach: Tushar Arothe
Bowling coach: Nooshin Al Khadeer
Fielding coach: Gavan Twining
Mentor: Mithali Raj
Sponsors
T10 Sports, Ambuja Cements, Fortune, Tata Capital
History
In October 2022, the BCCI revealed plans for a five-team women’s franchise cricket tournament to be held in March 2023. Adani Group, known for owning the Gujarat Giants kabaddi team, secured one of the franchises. Mithali Raj joined the Gujarat Giants as a mentor on January 30, 2023. Rachael Haynes was appointed as head coach in February 2023. During the inaugural player auction on February 13, 2023, Gujarat Giants enlisted 18 players for their squad. Despite their efforts, the team ended at the bottom of the group stage in the tournament’s debut season.
Gujarat Giants Women Batting Stats
| Player | M | Runs |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 8 | 204 |
| Harleen Deol | 8 | 202 |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | 8 | 151 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 4 | 143 |
| Sophia Dunkley | 6 | 121 |
| Sabbhineni Meghana | 6 | 81 |
| Kim Garth | 7 | 44 |
| Sushma Verma | 7 | 42 |
| Sneh Rana | 8 | 34 |
| Georgia Wareham | 2 | 30 |
Gujarat Giants Women Bowling Stats
| Player | Ov | BBI |
| Kim Garth | 4 | 5/36 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 3/31 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 4 | 3/34 |
| Kim Garth | 4 | 2/18 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 3.4 | 2/19 |
| Tanuja Kanwar | 4 | 2/29 |
| Kim Garth | 4 | 2/29 |
| Sneh Rana | 4 | 2/43 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 4 | 2/56 |
| Mansi Joshi | 1 | 1/9 |
Gujarat Giants Women players
Beth Mooney
GG bought Beth Mooney at INR 2 crore, one of the best players in the current era of cricket. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter, who has amassed over 2200 runs from 81 T20Is thanks to two hundreds and sixteen fifties, has an impressive T20I record.
Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardeners was signed by GG for a whooping INR 3.20 Crore and retained for WPL 2024. Gardner is one of the best all-rounders in the game, and GG will greatly benefit from her extensive international experience. She has played 73 Twenty20 Internationals, taking 53 wickets and amassing 1176 runs.
Laura Wolvaardt
Right-handed hitter Laura Wolvaardt represents South Africa in the top order. The daring batter, who serves as the national team’s captain, is well-known for her striking strokes and is currently at the top of her game. As a substitute for captain Beth Mooney, she was signed by Gujarat Giants in 2023 after initially going unsold in the auction.
Mannat Kashyap
The Gujarat Giants signed left-arm spin all-rounder Mannat Kashyap for INR 10 lakhs in the TATA WPL Auction in advance of the second season. She recently played for India A against the England Women’s side and made her debut for India in the ODI series against Australia.
FAQ
How many times have Gujarat Giants Women won the WPL?
Zero
Who is the owner of Gujarat Giants Women?
Adani Group
Which players Gujarat Giants Women retain in 2024?
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwe, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt.
Who is the captain of Gujarat Giants Women?
Beth Mooney
