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WPL 2026 Match Report: UP Warriorz Beat MIW, RCB Women Dominate DCW in Double-Header Thriller
UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women – Match 10, WPL 2026
Match Details
- Result: UP Warriorz Women won by 22 runs
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Player of the Match: Meg Lanning
UP Warriorz Batting: Meg Lanning Leads from the Front
Batting first after losing the toss, UP Warriorz Women produced a confident batting display to post 187/8 in 20 overs.
Captain Meg Lanning once again showed her class, anchoring the innings with a superb 70 off 45 balls, including 11 fours and 2 sixes. Her calm approach allowed the other batters to play freely around her.
Young star Phoebe Litchfield impressed with a fearless 61 off 37 balls, striking seven boundaries and three sixes. The duo stitched together a vital partnership that set the foundation for a big total.
Quick contributions from Harleen Deol (25 off 16) and Chloe Tryon (21 off 13) ensured UPW maintained momentum till the final overs.
Mumbai Indians Bowling: Amelia Kerr Stands Out
Among the MIW bowlers, Amelia Kerr was the pick of the attack with 3 wickets for 28 runs, keeping things tight in the middle overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt also bowled economically, picking up two key wickets.
However, MIW struggled to contain the scoring rate in the powerplay and death overs, which ultimately proved costly.
MIW Chase: Amelia Kerr’s Late Fightback
Chasing a challenging target of 188, Mumbai Indians Women got off to a mixed start. While wickets fell at regular intervals, Amelia Kerr played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 49 off 28 balls, keeping MIW in the hunt till the end.
Amanjot Kaur added valuable runs with a quick 41 off 24 balls, but the required rate kept climbing.
UP Warriorz Bowling: Experience Makes the Difference
UPW’s bowlers held their nerve under pressure.
Sophie Ecclestone picked up crucial wickets and controlled the run flow.
Shikha Pandey and Kranti Gaud bowled smartly in the middle and death overs.
Mumbai Indians eventually finished at 165/6, falling 22 runs short of the target.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women – Match 11, WPL 2026
Match Details
- Result: RCB Women won by 8 wickets
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date: Saturday, January 17
- Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana
DCW Batting: Shafali Verma’s Lone Resistance
Delhi Capitals Women were bowled out for 166 in 20 overs after an up-and-down batting effort.
Opener Shafali Verma played a fighting knock of 62 off 41 balls, hitting five fours and four sixes. Late cameos from Lucy Hamilton (36 off 19) helped DCW reach a competitive total.
However, regular wickets at the other end prevented Delhi from building strong partnerships.
RCB Bowling: Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare Shine
RCB Women produced a disciplined bowling performance:
- Lauren Bell: 3 wickets for 26 runs
- Sayali Satghare: 3 wickets for 27 runs
Their early breakthroughs put DCW under pressure, while Prema Rawat chipped in with two important wickets.
RCB Chase: Smriti Mandhana’s Masterclass
Chasing 167, RCB Women never looked in trouble thanks to a sensational innings from skipper Smriti Mandhana.
Mandhana smashed a magnificent 96 off 61 balls, showcasing elegant stroke play combined with controlled aggression. She found strong support from Georgia Voll, who remained unbeaten on 54 off 42 balls.
RCB comfortably chased down the target in 18.2 overs, losing only two wickets.
What These Results Mean for WPL 2026 Points Table
- UP Warriorz Women gain vital momentum and improve their net run rate.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women strengthen their position as one of the strongest teams this season.
- Mumbai Indians Women and Delhi Capitals Women will need quick turnarounds in upcoming matches.
Player Performances That Stood Out
Top Batting Performances
- Meg Lanning – 70 (UPW)
- Smriti Mandhana – 96 (RCBW)
- Phoebe Litchfield – 61 (UPW)
Best Bowling Figures
- Amelia Kerr – 3/28 (MIW)
- Lauren Bell – 3/26 (RCBW)
- Sayali Satghare – 3/27 (RCBW)
Next Match Preview: GGTW vs RCBW
Match Details
- Match: Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Date: Tomorrow
RCB Women will aim to continue their winning run, while Gujarat Giants Women look to bounce back with a strong performance at home.
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