UP Warriorz Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in Thrilling WPL Clash

UP Warriorz secured a 22-run victory against two-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League 2026. Mumbai was halted at 165/6 while chasing 188, with standout performances from Meg Lanning and Amelia Kerr reaching her 50th WPL wicket. This marks Mumbai's third consecutive defeat.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-01-2026 18:52 IST | Created: 17-01-2026 18:52 IST
UP Warriorz Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in Thrilling WPL Clash
UP Warriorz players celebrating (Photo: X/@wplt20). Image Credit: ANI
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The UP Warriorz recorded a significant victory over the Mumbai Indians, overcoming the two-time champions by 22 runs in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, marking their second triumph in five outings.

Chasing a target of 188, the Mumbai Indians floundered, managing 165/6 in 20 overs. UP Warriorz' bowlers dismantled the top order, including pivotal wickets of Hayley Matthews and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, reducing the opposition to 69-5.

Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur battled valiantly for Mumbai, but Shikha Pandey and others ensured a victory for UP. Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield propelled UP with a robust 187/8, as Lanning set a record with her frequent fifty-plus scores in WPL history.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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