UP Warriorz (UPW) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets in the 8th match of the TATA Women’s Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. UP Warriorz won the toss and chose to bowl first. Despite a blazing half-century by Nat Sciver-Brunt and a fiery knock by Nicola Carey, UP Warriorz restricted Mumbai Indians to 161/5 in 20 overs. Amanjot Kaur also scored 38 runs off 33 balls, providing a solid start for Mumbai Indians.

In reply, UP Warriorz lost two quick wickets in the seventh over. However, a blazing half-century by Harleen Deol and a fiery knock by Chloe Tryon helped UP Warriorz cross the winning mark with 11 balls to spare.

MI Struggle In The Powerplay Again

After Amelia Kerr struggled as an opener in the first two matches, MI reshuffled their batting order and sent Amanjot Kaur to open alongside G Kamalini. The move did not work. UPW pacers Kranti Gaud and Shikha Pandey swung the new ball consistently, troubling both batters.

MI managed only 32 runs in the powerplay, their second-lowest powerplay score in WPL history without losing a wicket. Kamalini looked uncomfortable and barely moved her feet. Amanjot hit the occasional loose ball but edged and missed frequently.

Amanjot survived an early scare when an edge flew between slip and wicketkeeper for four. Edges continued to follow her bat, and although she reached 38 off 33 balls, her innings lacked control. Kamalini’s difficult stay ended at 5 off 12. Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone removed both openers in quick succession, leaving MI searching for momentum.

Sciver-Brunt Fights Back With Carey’s Support

Deepti and Ecclestone then bowled with flight and very little pace, making scoring difficult even for experienced batters like Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt. MI finally broke free after the halfway mark. Sciver-Brunt used the reverse sweep effectively, while Harmanpreet launched a huge six off Asha Sobhana in the 13th over.

Asha struck back immediately, thanks to a brilliant diving catch by Chloe Tryon at square leg. Sciver-Brunt then found solid support from Nicola Carey. Carey punished Asha with two fours and a straight six, and later smashed Tryon for four boundaries in one over.

Sciver-Brunt brought up her half-century off 32 balls, her 10th fifty in the WPL, which put her joint-top with Harmanpreet Kaur and Meg Lanning. She enjoyed some luck along the way, surviving a dropped catch by Lanning and a missed return chance by Deepti. UPW tightened things up in the final overs to restrict MI to a below-par total of 161.

UPW Also Start Slowly With The Bat

UPW’s chase began much like MI’s innings. Kiran Navgire struggled to find timing, while Meg Lanning took most of the strike. Although Lanning found a few boundaries, she did not look fluent. She was dropped on 16, but MI struck soon after.

Sciver-Brunt delivered a double blow, dismissing both Lanning and Navgire within five balls. UPW slipped to 45 for 2 in the seventh over, and the game briefly tilted in MI’s favour.

Deol Turns The Game On Its Head

Harleen Deol then walked in with clear intent. The decision to retire her out in the previous match seemed to fuel her determination. She started with three boundaries off her first three balls, using a cut, a drive, and a late dab to pierce gaps on the off side.

With Phoebe Litchfield playing confidently at the other end, Deol kept attacking MI’s bowlers, especially when they offered width. She hit another sequence of three fours in four balls off Shabnim Ismail, bringing the required runs well within reach.

Deol struck eight fours in her first 20 balls, all through the off side, before finally hitting her first boundary to the leg side with a pull shot off Kerr. Kerr eventually dismissed Litchfield for the eighth time in T20s, but by then Deol was in full control.

She reached her fifty off 32 balls and punished Sanskriti Gupta with three more boundaries in a single over. Even when the equation dropped to 29 off 24 balls, Deol and Tryon continued to attack. Tryon’s late hitting ensured UPW crossed the line with 11 balls to spare.

Confidence Boost For UP Warriorz

The seven-wicket win gave UP Warriorz much-needed momentum in WPL 2026. It also highlighted their improved bowling discipline and fearless batting approach. For Mumbai Indians, the loss exposed continued powerplay issues, something they will need to address quickly as the tournament progresses.