UP Warriorz secured their first victory of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a controlled performance against Mumbai Indians, restricting their opponents to 161-5 before completing the chase with 11 balls to spare.
After being retired out for a 36-ball 47 in the last match, Harleen, who had endured a tough start to the competition, finally stamped her authority with a 39-ball 64* laced with 12 fours, helping UPW chase down 162 in 18.1 overs and outshined Nat Sciver Brunt's 43-ball 65 for MI.
"Feels good, happy for the team for the first win. Actually yesterday too I was batting well. As you saw today, how Chloe (Tryon) can change the scenario. I just took it that way. She's someone who can hit big but that didn't go our way. That's how I look at it," Deol said
UP Warriorz registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Thursday, ending their losing streak in the tournament.
The upcoming season marks a new chapter for the Warriorz with Lanning at the helm, alongside a refreshed squad blend of international experience and emerging domestic talent. The group features proven match-winners, including Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Harleen Deol, and Deandra Dottin
Rs 11 lakhs were given to World Cup-winning players, skipper Harmanpreet, Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur while Rs 5 lakhs were given to Indian fielding coach Munish Bali. The event was ahead of the second T20I between India and South Africa.
The Capri Sports-owned UP Warriorz, who were looking to rebuild their squad at the WPL Auction in New Delhi, pulled off quite the coup as they signed on the talismanic former Australian captain Meg Lanning, who had featured in all the previous finals of the WPL with Delhi Capitals (DC) as a
The Women's Premier League 2026 auction is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on November 27. A total of 277 players - 194 Indians and 83 overseas cricketers are part of the auction.
At Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, India successfully defended a 299-run target to trounce South Africa and lift the maiden Women's World Cup trophy with a 52-run win on Sunday (November 2).
After India's World Cup triumph, Amanjot Kaur shared a heartwarming moment from the team's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, revealing his witty take on the game-changing catches that sealed glory.