Mumbai Indians Women secured a commanding 6-wicket victory over UP Warriorz Women in the 16th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Since they won the toss and opted to bowl first, Mumbai successfully restricted UP Warriorz to 150/9 in 20 overs. As a result, they comfortably chased the target in just 18.3 overs.

UP Warriorz Women Innings: Harris and Voll Shine Amidst Struggles

UP Warriorz posted a total of 150/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Grace Harris led the charge with an impressive 28 off 25 balls, while Georgia Voll top-scored with a blistering 55 off 33 deliveries, striking at 166.67. However, their middle order struggled to capitalize, with Kiran Navgire (0), Deepti Sharma (27), and Chinelle Henry (6) failing to provide the necessary momentum.

Amelia Kerr was the standout bowler for Mumbai, claiming 4 wickets for 38 runs in her 4 overs. Moreover, Hayley Matthews made a significant impact, picking up 2 wickets while conceding just 20 runs in her 4-over spell. In addition, Parunika Sisodia and Nat Sciver-Brunt chipped in with one wicket each.

UP Warriorz Women Batting Scorecard

• Grace Harris – 28 (25)
• Georgia Voll – 55 (33)
• Deepti Sharma (c) – 27 (25)
• Vrinda Dinesh – 10 (12)
• Sophie Ecclestone – 16 (11)

Fall of Wickets: 74-1 (Harris, 7.6), 84-2 (Navgire, 9.3), 90-3 (Voll, 10.2), 114-4 (Dinesh, 14.4), 120-5 (Henry, 14.6), 121-6 (Sehrawat, 15.3), 125-7 (Chetry, 16.6), 145-8 (Sharma, 19.3), 150-9 (Ecclestone, 19.6).

Mumbai Indians Women Chase: Hayley Matthews Stars in Comfortable Win

Mumbai Indians made light work of the chase, reaching 153/4 in 18.3 overs. Hayley Matthews stole the show with a scintillating 68 off 46 balls, hammering 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 147.83. Additionally, Nat Sciver-Brunt played a crucial role, scoring 37 off 23 deliveries to keep the chase on track.

Despite losing Amelia Kerr (10) early, Mumbai maintained control with Matthews anchoring the innings. Meanwhile, captain Harmanpreet Kaur (4) departed cheaply, but Amanjot Kaur (12*) and Yastika Bhatia (10*) ensured Mumbai crossed the finish line with ease.

Mumbai Indians Women Batting Scorecard

• Hayley Matthews – 68 (46)
• Nat Sciver-Brunt – 37 (23)
• Amanjot Kaur – 12* (15)
• Yastika Bhatia (wk) – 10* (6)

Fall of Wickets: 24-1 (Kerr, 2.6), 116-2 (Sciver-Brunt, 12.4), 127-3 (Matthews, 13.5), 137-4 (Kaur, 16.3).

Bowling Highlights

For UP Warriorz, Grace Harris and Kranti Goud picked up two wickets each, while Sophie Ecclestone and Chinelle Henry remained economical despite going wicketless.

Key Takeaways from the Match:

• Hayley Matthews’ All-Round Brilliance: With 68 runs and 2 wickets, she played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s victory.
• Amelia Kerr’s Impact: The leg-spinner’s 4-wicket haul dismantled UP Warriorz’s batting lineup.
• Mumbai’s Dominant Chase: Despite a few hiccups, the MIW batting lineup showcased its depth and control.

With this win, Mumbai Indians Women strengthen their position in the WPL 2025 standings. On the other hand, UP Warriorz need to regroup and strategize for their upcoming fixtures.