UP Warriorz grabbed their first win in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 by beating defending champions Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets. The thrilling match took place at a packed stadium, where UP chased down 153 with ease, finishing in just 18.4 overs.
Mumbai Indians batted first and posted 152 for 7. They started strong with an opening stand of 65 runs between Sophie Devine (45 off 28) and Yastika Bhatia (22). But UP’s bowlers fought back. Deepti Sharma starred with 3 wickets for 20 runs, including key dismissals. Nat Sciver-Brunt, captaining MI, fought hard with 65 off 42 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes), but her team lost momentum after her exit.
Chasing 153, UP Warriorz lost an early wicket but steadied with a solid partnership. Harleen Deol stole the show, smashing an unbeaten 50 off 32 balls (6 fours, 1 six). She anchored the innings brilliantly, hitting boundaries at will. Kiran Navgire added 34, and Shweta Sehrawat chipped in with quick runs. The duo of Deol and Navgire ensured UP cruised home, boosting team morale after two losses.
Harleen’s calm knock earned her Player of the Match. UP captain Alyssa Healy praised the bowlers for restricting MI and batters for chasing smartly. “This win feels special. Harleen showed class,” she said. MI skipper Sciver-Brunt admitted dropped catches hurt them: “We had them, but fielding let us down.”
This victory puts UP Warriorz back in contention. Fans loved the high-energy game, with social media buzzing about Harleen’s rise. WPL continues to thrill, and UP’s momentum could lead to more wins.
Key Match Points
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Teams: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians (WPL Match 3, 2026)
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Result: UP Warriorz won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
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Mumbai Indians Score: 152/7 in 20 overs (Sophie Devine 45, Nat Sciver-Brunt 32)
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UP Warriorz Target: 153/3 in 18.4 overs
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Top Performers:
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Harleen Deol: 50* (32 balls, 6 fours, 1 six)
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Nat Sciver-Brunt: 65 (42 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes) – but for MI earlier
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Deepti Sharma: 3/20 (key bowler)
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Player of the Match: Harleen Deol
