The Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League (WUPL) 2026 will reach its final with Mussoorie Queens Women taking on Dehradun Warriors Women at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST and will decide the champions of the tournament. Mussoorie Queens Women have been the stronger side during the league stage, winning all three of their matches. Dehradun Warriors Women, meanwhile, have won two of their three games and will now look to finish their campaign with the title. With the trophy on the line, both teams will be aiming to put together their best performance in the final.
Mussoorie Queens Women come into the final with 6 points from three matches, while Dehradun Warriors Women have collected 4 points from three games. Mussoorie have won all three of their matches so far, including a 23-run victory over Pithoragarh Hurricanes Women in their most recent outing. Dehradun also enters the Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League (WUPL) 2026 final after ending their league campaign with a four-wicket win over Bageshwar Women. The two teams have already met once in this tournament, with Mussoorie chasing down 123 runs to beat Dehradun by 8 wickets. Dehradun will now have another chance to challenge Mussoorie when the two sides meet for the title.
Squads:
Mussoorie Queens Women’s Cricket Team
Aarti Bhandari, Dipika Chand, Nandini Kashyap (C, WK), Sidra Farooqi, Tanvi Tomar, Roshini Danu, Yogita Rawat, Garima Vashisht, Nisha Mishra, Vedika Tiwari, Kalpana Verma, Priyanshi Tomar, Sanjeevani Rawat, Jigyasa Tomar, Pooja Raj, Yashika Baunthiyal, Jahnvi Nautiyal
Dehradun Warriors Women’s Cricket Team
Muskan Kumari, Sweta Verma (C), Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj, Preeti Bhandari (WK), Vedika Ahlawat, Tara Bisht, Dhara Rawat, Soyali Mahanta, Amisha Bahukhandi, Safina Aziz, Vaishali Tulera, Kareena Singh, Yashi, Samridhi Naithani, Ankita Bisht, Minakshi Joshi
Players to watch out:
Nandini Kashyap
Nandini Kashyap has played an important role for Mussoorie Queens Women during their unbeaten run to the final. She has scored 111 runs in the tournament and has helped give the batting order stability. Her ability to stay at the crease and keep the scoreboard moving will be especially useful in a final where every run matters. She will also have an important role behind the stumps as the team’s captain and wicketkeeper. Mussoorie will be hoping that Nandini can once again make a valuable contribution with the bat and lead the side well in the title match.
Pooja Raj
Pooja Raj has also made her presence felt for Mussoorie Queens Women with her bowling performances. She has recorded impressive bowling figures of 6/6, showing how quickly she can change the game when she finds the right conditions. Her ability to pick up wickets could be important against Dehradun’s batting line-up, especially during the middle overs. A couple of quick wickets could put pressure on Dehradun and change the direction of the final. Pooja will therefore be one of the players Mussoorie will rely on when they need a breakthrough.
Dhara Rawat
Dhara Rawat has been one of the useful batting contributors for Dehradun Warriors Women throughout the tournament. She has scored 88 runs in three innings and showed her ability to spend time at the crease when her team needed it. In Dehradun’s most recent match against Bageshwar Women, she scored 48 runs off 39 balls. That innings helped Dehradun finish their league campaign with a win and gave them an important boost before the final. The team will now hope Dhara can carry that confidence into the title clash and provide another important innings.
Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj
Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj has been another dependable batting option for Dehradun Warriors Women during their campaign. She has scored 88 runs in three innings at an average of 88.00, while her strike rate stands at 112.82. Her ability to build an innings and score at a steady pace can be useful in a pressure game like a final. Dehradun will need their batters to form partnerships and make the most of their opportunities against Mussoorie’s bowling attack. Neelam will be looking to continue her consistent run and make another important contribution for her team.
Pitch:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun has provided a fairly balanced contest between the batters and bowlers during the tournament. The recent statistics show that pace bowlers have taken 48 wickets, while spinners have picked up 49 wickets, giving spin a slight advantage. This suggests that both types of bowlers can have an impact if they use the conditions well. Batters may need to spend some time at the crease before looking to play more attacking shots.
Weather:
The weather is expected to remain mostly sunny, with temperatures around 30.6°C during the match. The humidity is forecast to be around 61%, which could make the conditions relatively comfortable compared with much hotter playing conditions. However, there is also a 55% chance of rain, meaning the possibility of an interruption cannot be completely ruled out.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nandini Kashyap, Aarti Bhandari, Dhara Rawat, Neelam Naresh Bhardwaj, Sweta Verma, Preeti Bhandari, Pooja Raj, Garima Vashisht, Amisha Bahukhandi, Safina Aziz, Vaishali Tulera
Match Details:
Date – September 24, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
Broadcast – The Women’s Uttarakhand Premier League 2026 will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports and streamed live on Z5.
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