In a run-filled encounter at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, UP Warriors The women won convincingly by 22 runs Mumbai Indians In the women’s 10. match Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. After UP’s top order put on a masterclass for a stunning innings of 187/8, Mumbai, who dominated the trophy after winning the toss, were put under early pressure.
Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield lead the UP Warriorz to a strong finish
UP Warriorz lost Kiran Prabhu Navgire Early on for a duck on the first ball, but failure only slowed them down. captain Meg Lanning A 45-ball 70, however, anchored the innings with a respectable knock, laced with 11 fours and two sixes. He found the ideal partner Phoebe LitchfieldContinuing his impressive form with a fluent 61 off 37 deliveries, he ensured his scoring rate never dipped.
After a strong opening stand, UP Warriorz maintained the momentum with valuable contributions Harleen Deol (25 off 16) and Chloe Tryon (13 of 21). Despite a mini-collapse towards the end, the Warriors finished with a great finish. for Mumbai, Amelia Kerr He scored 3/28 in four overs Natalie Sciver Also impressed with his 2/22 figures.
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Amlia Kerr and Amanjot battle it out but the target looks too steep
Chasing 188, Mumbai Indians Women never found the early momentum. Despite brief cameos, regular wickets in the power play kept them on the back foot Hayley Matthews and Natalie Sciver. captain Harmanpreet Kaur Struggled to get going, managing 18 off 21 balls, the required rate rose steadily.
This pursuit was enlivened by a spirited partnership between Kerr and Amanjot Kaur. Kerr hit a brilliant knock of 49 off just 28 balls while Amanjot rounded it off perfectly with a powerful 41 off 24 and hit three sixes to keep hopes alive. However, disciplined bowling saw Mumbai fall short at 165/6 at the death.
UP Warriors’ bowling unit put in a collective effort under pressure. Shikha Pandey and opened the way with two important doors Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma joined with each to break the partnership at key points. In the final, their control was decisive.
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