Sophie Devine` composed unbeaten half-century complemented by a disciplined bowling effort powered Gujarat Giants to a clinical 45-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Women`s Premier League here on Thursday. Returning to form, Devine anchored the innings with a calm 50 not out as Gujarat recovered from early hiccups to post a modest 153/8 after UPW opted to bowl.

The Giants then produced a collective bowling show to bundle out the Warriorz for a paltry 108 in 17.3 overs, snapping a three-match losing streak and returning to winning ways. For Gujarat, veteran left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the pick of their bowling returning with 3/16 in her comeback match, while Devine (2/16 in 3.3 overs) and Renuka Singh (2/20) picked two each as Gujarat jumped to second spot in the table behind leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru who have already qualified. Chasing 154, UP Warriorz never really settled as two early setbacks derailed their innings.