In Match 10 of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, UP Warriorz continued their resurgence by securing a solid 22-run victory over defending champions, Mumbai Indians. It was a game defined by a clinical batting display from the Warriorz’ top order and a disciplined bowling effort that kept Mumbai’s big hitters in check. Despite some late-innings drama, the Warriorz held their nerves at the DY Patil Stadium to complete a season double over the Mumbai giants.
The foundation for the Warriorz’ victory was laid by an exceptional 119-run partnership between Australia’s Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield. After losing opener Kiran Navgire for a golden duck in the very first over, Lanning and Litchfield took control, punishing Mumbai’s bowlers with clinical precision. Lanning was the aggressor-in-chief, smashing 70 off just 45 balls, a knock decorated with 11 boundaries and two towering sixes. Litchfield provided perfect support with a breezy 61 off 37 deliveries, helping the team reach a formidable total of 187/8.
However, the final stages of the Warriorz’ innings saw a significant collapse. Amelia Kerr turned the tide for Mumbai Indians in the final over, producing a magical triple-wicket display to stifle the scoring. Kerr finished with impressive figures of 3/28, while Nat Sciver-Brunt chipped in with 2/22. The Warriorz, who at one point looked destined to cross the 200-run mark, were restricted to 187 as they lost five wickets for just 10 runs in the death overs.
Chasing 188, Mumbai Indians struggled to find any momentum early on. Their experimental opening pair failed to click, and the Powerplay was largely dominated by the Warriorz’ bowlers. Key wickets fell at regular intervals, with stars like Hayley Matthews (13) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (15) failing to convert starts. When captain Harmanpreet Kaur fell for 18, leaving Mumbai reeling at 69/5, the game seemed almost out of reach for the defending champions.
Despite the dire situation, Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur refused to go down without a fight. The duo shared a spirited 82-run stand that briefly silenced the Warriorz’ fans. Amanjot was particularly impressive, striking 41 off 24 balls, including three sixes, while Kerr remained unbeaten on 49 from 28 deliveries. Their counterattack brought the equation down to a manageable level, but the required run rate proved too steep in the end.
The Warriorz’ bowling unit showed great composure under pressure to close out the game. Shikha Pandey was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with 2/30 and taking a crucial return catch to dismiss the dangerous Amanjot Kaur just as she was threatening to take the game away. Other contributors included Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone, who kept things tight in the middle overs, eventually restricting Mumbai to 165/6.
With this win, Meg Lanning’s side has firmly put their campaign back on track, moving up the table with their second consecutive victory. For Mumbai Indians, it was a wake-up call as they suffered their third loss of the season, highlighting some concerns in their top-order consistency. Meg Lanning was deservedly named Player of the Match for her record-extending 11th WPL half-century that set the tone for the entire contest.
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