Gujarat Giants put up a massive 207/4 against UP Warriorz, led by captain Ashleigh Gardner’s 65 and a vital 103-run stand with debutant Anushka Sharma (44). After an aggressive start by Sophie Devine, late cameos from Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali ensured a strong finish. Sophie Ecclestone (2/32) was the pick of the UPW bowlers

Fynbos will have two passionate rivals in the feature event line up: the vastly improved stablemate Namiri whose rider Trevor Patel is smarting under the allegation of "incompetent" ride; and the Prasanna Kumar-trained Ravishing Beauty who was denied entry in the first Classic of the season due to a precautionary Glanders rule