WPL 2026 MI vs UP: Harleen Deol stars as UP Warriorz chase down 162 to defeat Mumbai Indians Women.
UP Warriorz finally got their WPL 2026 campaign up and running with a confident win over Mumbai Indians Women in Match 08 at DY Patil Stadium. On a tricky surface that offered early swing and later assistance to spinners, UPW held MI to a manageable total before producing a composed chase under dew. Harleen Deol, coming off the spotlight for all the wrong reasons a night earlier, responded in style with a match-defining knock that sealed a morale-boosting victory.
Match Summary
Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women – Match 08
Women’s Premier League 2026 • Navi Mumbai
The WPL 2026 MI vs UP contest was a tale of discipline with the ball and composure with the bat. UP Warriorz read the conditions smartly after winning the toss and leaned heavily on spin to choke Mumbai’s scoring. MI recovered late through Nat Sciver-Brunt and Nicola Carey but still fell short of a par total. In reply, UPW paced the chase expertly. While early wickets kept MI interested, Harleen Deol’s control through the off side, supported by Phoebe Litchfield and a decisive Chloe Tryon cameo, ensured UP crossed the line with 11 balls to spare.
Playing XI
Mumbai Indians Women
Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha
UP Warriorz Women
Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
Innings Breakdown
MI Struggle Early, Sciver-Brunt Rescues – 161/5
Mumbai Indians endured their lowest powerplay score of WPL 2026 as UP Warriorz exploited swing and tight lines. Amanjot Kaur battled hard, but early dots piled pressure. Harmanpreet Kaur showed intent before falling to a stunning Chloe Tryon catch. From 78/3 after 13 overs, Nat Sciver-Brunt took charge, finding boundaries against spin and pace alike. Nicola Carey’s aggressive support tilted momentum briefly, with the pair adding rapid runs in the middle overs. Still, UPW’s late discipline ensured MI finished at 161/5, a total that felt slightly undercooked on a dew-affected evening.
Harleen Deol Masters the Chase – UPW 162/3
A clinical chase 💛@UPWarriorz open their account in #TATAWPL 2026 with a 7⃣-wicket victory over #MI 🥳
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UP Warriorz began cautiously but steadily, knowing wickets in hand were key. Meg Lanning looked fluent before falling to Nat Sciver-Brunt, while Kiran Navgire also departed early. The game changed once Harleen Deol settled in. Timing rather than power defined her innings, especially through backward point and cover. Phoebe Litchfield’s calm presence allowed Harleen to play freely, and when Chloe Tryon joined late, UPW shifted gears. A six off Sajana brought scores level before a wide sealed the chase, completing a polished pursuit with 11 balls remaining.
Top Performers
Harleen Deol – 64 (39 balls): A Statement Knock
Harleen Deol delivered one of the most composed innings of WPL 2026, turning pressure into poetry. Fresh from being retired out in the previous match, she responded with precision rather than power. Her off-side dominance stood out, with six fours carved repeatedly through backward point. Remarkably, over 70% of her runs came on the off side, underlining her control. Against quality bowling and under chase pressure, Harleen never looked rushed. This unbeaten 64 was not just match-winning—it was career-affirming and the highest individual score in a chase against MI in WPL history.
Nat Sciver-Brunt – 65 (43 balls): MI's Backbone
When Mumbai needed stability, Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered once again. Walking in under pressure, she absorbed the squeeze applied by UPW spinners before accelerating beautifully. Her ability to find gaps rather than slog kept MI afloat through the middle overs. Sciver-Brunt also struck twice with the ball, removing both Meg Lanning and Kiran Navgire in a crucial over. Despite ending on the losing side, her all-round contribution was a reminder of why she remains MI’s most reliable match-winner.
Chloe Tryon – Impact Beyond Numbers
Chloe Tryon influenced the match in every phase. Her breathtaking catch to dismiss Harmanpreet Kaur shifted momentum firmly in UPW’s favour. Later, her cameo with the bat provided the final push in the chase, including a massive six that virtually sealed the result. Tryon’s energy, athleticism, and calm under pressure embodied UP Warriorz’s renewed belief. It was one of those performances that won’t always dominate scorecards but leaves a lasting imprint on the contest.
What This Result Means
This win could be the turning point UP Warriorz desperately needed in WPL 2026. After a string of close losses, finally converting a strong performance into two points will boost confidence across the squad. Harleen Deol’s innings, in particular, may redefine UPW’s batting blueprint moving forward. For Mumbai Indians, the defeat highlights a recurring issue—slow starts with the bat on challenging surfaces. While their bowling showed promise, setting totals under pressure remains a concern. With the league tightly packed, both teams know momentum matters. UPW will look to build on this breakthrough, while MI must regroup quickly to avoid slipping in the standings.
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