UP Warriorz Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026 Clash

In a gripping match of the Women's Premier League 2026, UP Warriorz triumphed over Mumbai Indians by 22 runs. Meg Lanning's stellar 70 runs and Amelia Kerr's record-setting bowling performance were key highlights. The Mumbai Indians struggled in their chase, losing crucial wickets early on. This victory marks a significant moment for the UP Warriorz as they aim for a strong season. Read on to discover more about the match's thrilling moments and player achievements.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 17, 2026, 19:33 IST

UP Warriorz Secure Victory

In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, the UP Warriorz achieved a convincing 22-run victory against the two-time champions, Mumbai Indians, during the 10th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season. This win marked the second triumph for Meg Lanning's UP Warriorz in five matches, while the Mumbai Indians faced their third consecutive defeat.

Mumbai Indians Struggle in Chase

Attempting to chase a daunting target of 188 runs, the Mumbai Indians could only manage 165 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to a stellar bowling display from the UP Warriorz. The Mumbai side lost their top five batswomen, including Hayley Matthews (13), Sajeevan Sajana (10), Nat Sciver-Brunt (15), and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (18), leaving them in a precarious position at 69-5. Despite a valiant effort from Amelia Kerr, who scored an unbeaten 49, and Amanjot Kaur with 41 runs, the UP Warriorz's disciplined bowling secured their victory at DY Patil Stadium.

Bowling Highlights for UP Warriorz

The UP Warriorz's bowling attack was led by Shikha Pandey, who took 2 wickets for 30 runs, while Kranti Gaud, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, and Chloe Tryon each contributed with a wicket, showcasing a well-rounded performance.

Lanning and Litchfield Shine

Earlier in the match, Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield played pivotal roles in setting a formidable total of 187 runs for 8 wickets in 20 overs against the Mumbai Indians. After losing Kiran Navgire for a golden duck, Lanning (70 runs off 45 balls) and Litchfield (61 runs off 37 balls) formed a crucial partnership of 119 runs off just 74 balls.

Lanning Achieves WPL Milestone

With her impressive 70-run innings, Lanning has now set a new record for the most fifty-plus scores in WPL history, totaling 11 in 32 innings. She surpasses MI's Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, both of whom have 10 fifty-plus scores.

Amelia Kerr's Historic Performance

In a remarkable final over, Amelia Kerr restricted the UP Warriorz to 187 runs, taking three wickets while conceding just two runs. With this performance, Kerr became the first player in WPL history to achieve 50 wickets, boasting an impressive average of 17.26 across 34 matches.