Navi Mumbai | January 15, 2026: UP Warriorz opened their winning account in the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a composed seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, chasing down a target of 162 at Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted 161 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a fluent 65 off 43 balls, striking nine fours and a six. Amanjot Kaur added 38 off 33 deliveries, while Nicola Carey remained unbeaten on 32 to ensure Mumbai crossed the 160-run mark after a measured finish.
In reply, UP Warriorz were guided by a calm and authoritative knock from Harleen Deol, who remained unbeaten on 64 off 39 balls. Timing the ball sweetly and rotating the strike with ease, Deol controlled the chase and found able support from Chloe Tryon, who scored 27 not out off just 11 deliveries. UP Warriorz reached 162 for 3 in 18.1 overs.
The result marked UP Warriorz’s first victory of the season after four matches, while Mumbai Indians slipped to their second defeat. Harleen Deol was named Player of the Match for her match-winning innings.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians 161/5 (20 overs)
UP Warriorz 162/3 (18.1 overs)
