Harleen Deol’s outstanding unbeaten 64 off 39 balls guided UP Warriorz to a convincing seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League. Deol showcased exceptional strokeplay, dominating Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack with precision and timing, securing UPW’s first win of the season.
Phoebe Litchfield contributed with 25 runs, while Chloe Tryon’s unbeaten 27 ensured a smooth chase for UP Warriorz. Deol’s masterclass on the off-side, including cuts, drives, and late-cuts, left Mumbai Indians struggling despite their field adjustments.
Kiran Navgire survived an lbw appeal early in the chase, with Meg Lanning and Kiran finding boundaries to keep the momentum going. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt’s crucial spell turned the game in UP Warriorz’s favor, dismissing key batters Meg and Kiran.
Harleen Deol continued her aggressive batting, hitting boundaries at will and reaching a fluent half-century off 32 balls. Phoebe and Chloe’s contributions with the bat ensured UP Warriorz sealed their victory with 11 balls to spare, marking a memorable win in the competition.
