UP Warriorz Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in WPL Showdown
UP Warriorz Secures Victory Against Mumbai Indians
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 15: In a thrilling encounter in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), UP Warriorz clinched a convincing seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Thursday, breaking their losing streak in the tournament.
After facing three consecutive losses, the team led by Abhishek Nayar found their rhythm again, thanks to an outstanding performance by Harleen Deol. She scored an impressive 64 runs off 39 balls, hitting 12 boundaries, as UP chased down the target of 162 runs in just 18.1 overs.
The match began with a solid opening partnership between captain Meg Lanning and Kiran Navgire, who put together 42 runs. Lanning was dismissed for 25 runs by Nat Sciver-Brunt, who struck again in the same over to remove Navgire, leaving UP at 45/2 in 6.5 overs.
Phoebe Litchfield joined Harleen Deol at the crease, and together they formed a vital 73-run partnership that steadied the innings. Litchfield contributed 25 runs before being dismissed by Amelia Kerr.
Chloe Tryon provided excellent support to Deol, remaining not out on 27 runs off just 11 balls, as UP Warriorz comfortably crossed the finish line.
For Mumbai Indians, Nat Sciver-Brunt was the standout bowler, achieving figures of 2/28 in her three overs. Amelia Kerr managed to take one wicket, finishing with 1/42, but Mumbai's total proved insufficient against the Warriorz.
Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians set a competitive score of 161/5 in their 20 overs, led by a strong half-century from Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Mumbai started cautiously, with Amanjot Kaur and Gunalan Kamalini taking their time. Amanjot scored 38 runs off 33 balls, including seven boundaries, before being dismissed. Kamalini followed shortly after, contributing just 5 runs, leaving Mumbai at 45/2 in 8.3 overs. They reached the 50-run mark in 9.3 overs.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was the next to fall, scoring 16 runs before being dismissed.
Nat Sciver-Brunt then took control, forming a crucial 85-run partnership with Nicola Carey. Sciver-Brunt played a brilliant innings of 65 runs off 43 balls, hitting nine fours and a six.
Carey finished unbeaten on 32 runs off 20 balls, which included five boundaries, helping Mumbai to a challenging total.
For UP Warriorz, Shikha Pandey was the most economical bowler, with figures of 1/25. Deepti Sharma took 1/31, Sophie Ecclestone claimed 1/26, and Asha Sobhana contributed with 1/33.
Brief scores: Mumbai Indians 161/5 in 20 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 65, Amanjot Kaur 38; Shikha Pandey 1/25) vs UP Warriorz 162/3 in 18.1 overs (Harleen Deol 64*, Chloe Tryon 27*; Nat Sciver-Brunt 2/28).