UP Warriorz defeated Mumbai Indians by five wickets (133‑132) in Match 10 of the 2026 Women’s Premier League, lifting them to fifth place with eight points and a +0.44 net run rate, while Mumbai slipped to seventh. The win reignites Warriorz’s playoff push and highlights standout performances from Arundhati Reddy and Sneh Rana.
Match Summary
First innings: Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bat. Openers Taniya Bhatia and Smriti Mandhana put together a solid 45‑run partnership before Bhatia was caught off Arundhati Reddy’s delivery. Mandhana fell at 62/2, edging an Anjali Sarangi ball. The middle order could not accelerate against a disciplined Warriorz attack, and Mumbai were bowled out for 132/7 in 20 overs. Reddy claimed 3 for 22, while Sarangi added 2 for 18. Newcomer Shweta Sehrawat provided a quick 24 off 10 balls, but it was insufficient.
Second innings: UP Warriorz chase
Chasing 133, Warriorz began cautiously with a 12‑run opening stand before Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed for 8. All‑rounder Sneh Rana anchored the chase with 55 off 38 balls (SR 144.74), supported by 31 off 22 from 19‑year‑old prodigy Shafali Verma. At 80/3 the pair steadied the innings. Needing nine runs from the last two overs, Rana hit a six off Arundhati Reddy, leaving three off the final ball, which Verma converted with a single to seal the victory.
Key Performances
- Arundhati Reddy (UP Warriorz): 3/22 in 4 overs, economy 5.50 – Player of the Match.
- Sneh Rana (UP Warriorz): 55 runs off 38 balls, strike‑rate 144.74.
- Shafali Verma (UP Warriorz): 31 runs off 22 balls, steadying the chase.
- Shweta Sehrawat (Mumbai Indians): 24 runs off 10 balls, fastest cameo of the tournament.
Points Table Impact
The win moved UP Warriorz to fifth place with eight points from five matches and a net run rate of +0.44, just two points behind the top‑four cutoff. Mumbai Indians fell to seventh with six points and a net run rate of –0.12, intensifying their playoff concerns.
Playoff Implications
With five rounds remaining, Warriorz are now in contention for a top‑four finish. Upcoming matches against Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be pivotal; a win in either could secure a semifinal spot. Mumbai Indians must win at least three of their remaining five games and rely on rivals dropping points to re‑enter the playoff race.
Looking Ahead
Warriorz will aim to sharpen their death‑over strategies ahead of the next fixtures, capitalising on the momentum from this win. Mumbai Indians are expected to hold a tactical review with head coach John Wright, focusing on stabilising the batting order and maximising the impact of their young pace assets. The race for the final playoff berths remains wide open as the 2026 WPL progresses.
