MI vs UPW: Harleen Deol makes STATEMENT as UP Warriorz finally register their first WPL 2026 win; beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets

After three back-to-back losses, UP Warriorz finally managed their first win of the WPL 2026. They beat the Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Asked to bat, Mumbai posted a total of 161 for five, which UP chased with around two overs to spare. 

G Kamalini’s poor run with the bat continued as she fell for just five off 13 balls. Opener Amanjot Kaur (38) played a great hand at the top before Nat Sciver Brunt (65) chipped in a flawless half-century. Captain Harmapreet Kaurf failed to carry on her good form from the last match. 

But Nicola Carey (32*) came up with a useful hand down the order. She stitched an 85-run stand with Sciver-Brunt that provided much-needed momentum to Mumbai’s innings. Based on their partnership, Mumbai posted a total of 161 for five. 

MI vs UPW: Harleen Doel stars with a fifty as UP Warriorz register their first win of WPL 2026

UP had a decent start to the chase as Kiran Navgire and captain Meg Lanning (25) stitched 42 runs for the opening stand. But Mumbai made a quick comeback, removing both openers in a span of just five balls. 

With the team under pressure, Phoebe Litchfield (25) and Harleen Deol (64*) steadied the ship with 73 runs partnership for the third wicket. While, Litchfield got out for 25, Deol, who was retired out yesterday, made a strong comeback and hit a magnificent half-century.  

She anchored the chase brilliantly and stayed unbeaten till the end, while Chloe Tryon (27*) played her part as well, and UP chased the target with seven wickets in hand. With this, they finally registered two points and are off the mark in the league. 

WPL 2026: Points table after match 7, MI vs UPW

After match 7, MI vs UPW, the Smriti Mandhana-led side is still at the top spot on the points table. Mumbai Indians are second followed by Gujarat Giants at third spot. Delhi Capitals are in the fourth spot, while UP are at last despite the win.