Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Head coach Abhishek Nayar explained that UP Warriorz’s batting order change was due to opposition strategies after Kiran Navgire was moved down to No. 4, admitting that sending Harleen Deol to open against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was a mistake, and “he takes full responsibility” for that.Harleen’s struggles with the bat have been evident in the past two games. She batted in the middle order in the team’s campaign opener against Gujarat Giants, and was dis…
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Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) After playing a destructive innings of 85 off 40 deliveries and helping her team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), pull off a terrific victory by nine wickets and 47 balls remaining against UP Warriorz, Grace Harris revealed she had actually been preparing to bat in the death overs rather than face the new ball.Harris was named Player of the Match after smashing a breathtaking 85 off 40 balls, studded with 10 fours and five sixes. Opening alongside Smriti Mandhana, H…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning admitted that her side was comprehensively outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the latter cruised to a nine-wicket win with 47 balls to spare in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday night.“No, of course, not! We hoped to start with a win or two. We were outplayed by RCB tonight. Not our best night,” Lanning said after the defeat. “They bowled well …
Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) A blistering opening partnership between Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana made light work of a modest chase as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to an emphatic nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) with 47 balls remaining at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, establishing RCB’s second consecutive win in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign.Chasing a modest total of 144, RCB’s opening pair was out of control from the start. Grace Ha…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Former captain Deepti Sharma’s rescue act of unbeaten 45 and Deandra Dottin’s 40 not out helped UP Warriorz Women put up a score of 143/5 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the fifth match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.UP Warriorz produced a remarkable recovery to reach 143 for 5 in 20 overs, clawing their way back from a precarious 50 for 5, thanks to a superb, unbeaten 93-run sixth-wic…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) UP Warriorz delivered a strong batting performance, highlighted by Phoebe Litchfield’s spectacular innings. She scored 78 runs off 40 balls, hitting eight fours and five sixes, maintaining her team’s chances during the chase. Despite falling short of the target by 10 runs, Litchfield’s contribution was a key highlight of the opening match.Shweta Sehrawat provided solid support with a quick 25 off 17 balls, complemented by Asha Sobhana’s energetic late cameo. As the t…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Gujarat Giants top-order batter Anushka Sharma made a memorable debut with a blistering 44 off 30 balls against UP Warriorz in the second match of the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium, drawing widespread attention with her confident strokeplayAfter the impressive innings, the 22-year-old debutant admitted she was a bit nervous at the start but felt at ease once she got off the mark. The Madhya Pradesh Women’s Premier League star also cred…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) A blistering 103-run partnership between captain Ashleigh Gardner and debutant Anushka Sharma powered Gujarat Giants to a commanding total of 207/4 in 20 overs against UP Warriorz in the second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.Asked to bat after losing the toss, Gujarat Giants openers Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney struggled in the first over, with Kranti Gaud bowling a tight length to the opponents. Dev…
Navi Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) UP Warriorz (UPW), under the captaincy of new skipper Meg Lanning, won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants (GG), who are being led by her compatriot Ashleigh Gardner, in the second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday.The tournament commenced on Friday, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinching a thrilling victory against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), with the latter te…
Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) UP Warriorz begin their WPL 2026 campaign with their season opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, looking to start strong under newly appointed captain Meg Lanning and head coach Abhishek Nayar. The upcoming season marks a new chapter for the Warriorz with Lanning at the helm, alongside a refreshed squad blend of international experience and emerging domestic talent. The group features proven match-winners including Deepti Sharma, So…