Captain Meg Lanning and fellow Australian Phoebe Litchfield struck dominating half centuries to set up UP Warriorz's comprehensive 22-run win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Saturday.
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Highlights: Meg Lanning led from the front to guide UP Warriorz to a second consecutive victory in WPL 2026.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 has already served up its fair share of tactical intrigue, but nothing sparked more debate than Harleen Deol being 'retired out' against Delhi Capitals.
At the heart of the UP Warriorz' first WPL 2026 win was Harleen Deol, who produced a composed and authoritative knock of 64 off 39 balls, just a day after being retired out.
One day after being retired out, Harleen Deol smashed an unbeaten 64 to fire UP Warriorz to their first win of WPL 2026.
Harleen Deol bounced back from the disappointment of being retired out with a match-winning half century 24 hours later as UP Warriorz downed defending champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets for their first victory of WPL 2026.
Lizelle Lee was at her destructive best for the second game in a row as Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by seven wickets for their first win of the 2026 Women's Premier League in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday.
Continuing their commitment to building purpose-led impact through sport, the UP Warriorz have announced a dedicated match during the ongoing Women's Premier League season focused on advocating free, flexible, and lifelong education for girls.
Deandra Dottin's final over of the powerplay was brutal, as Grace smashed her for three sixes and as many fours.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians are set to face UP Warriorz on January 15.
UP Warriorz put in a mighty effort with the bat, led by a breathtaking innings from Phoebe Litchfield, who smashed 78 off 40 balls, including eight fours and five sixes, to keep her side in the hunt throughout the chase.
UP Warriorz are looking to start strong under newly appointed captain Meg Lanning and head coach Abhishek Nayar.
A fresh chapter beckons UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants as the two sides open their Women's Premier League campaign on Saturday, both sides chasing a maiden title after contrasting runs in the previous season.
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Abhishek Nayar on Monday said UP Warriorz are awaiting clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence regarding the availability of India batter Pratika Rawal for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL).
Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning was on Sunday named the captain of UP Warriorz ahead of the Women's Premier League beginning January 9.
WPL gained momentum in its inaugural edition in 2023 and has since become a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent.
UP Warriorz have reinforced their core with four RTM picks and major marquee signings, including Australia's former captain Meg Lanning and young gun Phoebe Litchfield