Match Overview
UP Warriorz Women registered a significant victory over Mumbai Indians Women in the Women’s Premier League 2026, defeating the defending champions by 7 wickets. The match was played at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, where UP Warriorz produced a composed chase to secure their first win of the season.
Mumbai Indians posted a competitive total, but UP Warriorz’s batting depth and calm approach ensured they crossed the target with ease.
Match Summary
| Match | MI-W vs UPW-W |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Venue | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Result | UP Warriorz won by 7 wickets |
| MI Score | 161/5 (20 overs) |
| UPW Score | 162/3 (18.1 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Harleen Deol |
Mumbai Indians Women’s Innings
Score: 161/5 in 20 overs
Mumbai Indians Women got off to a steady start but failed to capitalise fully in the middle overs. The highlight of the innings was a brilliant knock by Nat Sciver-Brunt, who anchored the batting lineup and kept MI competitive throughout.
Despite a strong platform, UP Warriorz bowlers kept things tight at the death, restricting MI from crossing the 170-run mark.
MI-W Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 65 | 44 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 32 | 25 |
| Hayley Matthews | 24 | 18 |
UP Warriorz Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 4 | 26 | 1 |
| Deepti Sharma | 4 | 29 | 1 |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | 4 | 31 | 1 |
UP Warriorz’s bowlers focused on disciplined lines and lengths, preventing the Mumbai Indians from accelerating in the final overs.
UP Warriorz Women’s Innings
Score: 162/3 in 18.1 overs
UP Warriorz chased the target confidently, led by a match-winning knock from Harleen Deol, who played with maturity and controlled aggression. She found excellent support from the middle order as UPW never looked under pressure during the chase.
The finishing touches were applied by Chloe Tryon, whose late cameo ensured UP Warriorz reached the target with overs to spare.
UPW-W Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Harleen Deol | 64 | 39 |
| Alyssa Healy | 34 | 26 |
| Chloe Tryon | 27 | 11 |
Mumbai Indians Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 4 | 34 | 1 |
| Saika Ishaque | 4 | 37 | 1 |
The Mumbai Indians managed to pick up wickets but failed to build sustained pressure during the chase.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: Both teams scored steadily without losing too many wickets.
- Middle Overs: UP Warriorz gained control with smart strike rotation.
- Death Overs: Chloe Tryon’s aggressive hitting sealed the match early.
Player of the Match
Harleen Deol (UP Warriorz)
Harleen Deol was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 64 off 39 balls, a composed innings that guided UP Warriorz to a crucial victory.
What This Result Means
- UP Warriorz earned their first win of WPL 2026
- The Mumbai Indians suffered their second loss of the season
UPW gained momentum heading into the upcoming matches
What’s Next
- Mumbai Indians Women will look to bounce back in their next fixture with improved finishing.
- UP Warriorz Women will aim to build consistency and climb the points table.
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