WPL 2026: The Women’s Premier League 2026 delivered another thrilling contest as UP Warriorz (UPW) registered a crucial seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in Match 8 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Chasing a target of 162, UP Warriorz produced a composed yet explosive batting display to seal the win in just 18.1 overs.
Mumbai Indians Post 161/5 Despite Sciver-Brunt’s Classy Fifty
Batting first, Mumbai Indians put up a competitive 161/5 in 20 overs at a run rate of 8.05. The innings was anchored by Nat Sciver-Brunt, who played a fluent knock under pressure.
Top Performers – Mumbai Indians
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: 65 (43 balls, 9 fours, 1 six)
- Amanjot Kaur: 38 (33 balls)
- Nicola Carey: 32* (20 balls)
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur chipped in with 16 off 11 balls but failed to convert her start. UP Warriorz bowlers kept things tight in the middle overs, with Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Asha Sobhana striking at key moments to prevent MI from crossing the 170 mark.
UP Warriorz Chase Led by Harleen Deol and Chloe Tryon
In reply, UP Warriorz lost a couple of early wickets, including skipper Meg Lanning (25) and Kiran Navgire (10). However, the chase was completely transformed by a sensational partnership between Harleen Deol and Chloe Tryon.
Top Performers – UP Warriorz
- Harleen Deol: 64* (39 balls, 12 fours, SR 164.10)
- Chloe Tryon: 27* (11 balls, 4 fours, 1 six, SR 245.45)
- Phoebe Litchfield: 25 (22 balls)
Harleen Deol played the anchor role to perfection, finding gaps consistently, while Chloe Tryon provided the late fireworks to finish the game in style. UPW reached 162/3 in 18.1 overs, sealing a convincing win.
Turning Point of the Match
The turning point came in the death overs when Chloe Tryon’s explosive hitting completely shifted the momentum. Mumbai Indians struggled with execution under pressure, and missed opportunities in the field further dented their chances.
WPL 2026 Points Table
| Teams | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | NRR | Form | Points |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | +1.94 | W W | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 2 | 2 | – | +0.69 | L W | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | +0.85 | L W | 4 |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | -0.33 | W L | 2 |
| UP Warriors | 4 | 1 | 3 | – | -0.96 | W L | 2 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads with 4 points.
Brief Scorecard
- Mumbai Indians: 161/5 (20 overs)
- UP Warriors: 162/3 (18.1 overs)
- Result: UP Warriors beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets.
- Player of the match: Harleen Deol
Final Word
This match once again underlined the unpredictable and competitive nature of WPL 2026. Harleen Deol’s match-winning innings and Chloe Tryon’s fearless finishing ensured a memorable night for UP Warriorz fans, while Mumbai Indians will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.
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