UP Warriorz coach Abhishek Nayar admitted it was difficult to identify one clear reason for the team’s struggles in WPL 2026. His comments came after UPW lost to Delhi Capitals on Sunday. The defeat ended their playoff hopes for the season. Delhi won the match by five wickets in the final league fixture.

With that win, the Jemimah Rodrigues-led Delhi Capitals moved into the Eliminator. The result also meant two-time champions Mumbai Indians were knocked out. UP Warriorz, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a campaign that never fully took off. Injuries and inconsistency played a major role.

Speaking after the match, Nayar pointed to the absence of Phoebe Litchfield as a big setback. The Australian batter missed the latter part of the season due to a quad injury. Her absence disrupted the team’s balance at No. 3. UPW struggled to regain momentum after that loss.

“Losing Phoebe Impacted Our Team’s Setup,” Says Nayar

“I just think it's a season where it is hard to pinpoint what went wrong because we got some momentum when we won those two games,” Nayar said. “Losing Phoebe impacted our team's setup. It was hard for us to replace someone who has got more than 250 runs for us in the season. Number three didn't look the same for us post Phoebe. It was hard for us to fill her boots, in that regard.”

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He also highlighted issues at the top of the order. “I believe in T20 cricket, when top order fires, the team tends to do well,” Nayar added. “Unfortunately how the season went for Kiran, it didn't pan out the way we wanted it to. It's been one of those seasons where it just didn't work out.”

In the match, UP Warriorz were limited to 122/8 after batting first. Deepti Sharma, Simran Shaikh and Shikha Pandey offered brief resistance, but no batter crossed 30. Delhi’s bowlers, led by Marizanne Kapp’s three wickets, kept things tight. Chasing 123, Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues guided Delhi home in 18.4 overs to seal a playoff spot.

Delhi Capitals Women will lock horns with UP Warriorz Women in Match 20 of the WPL 2026 on Sunday, February 1, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Led by Jemimah Rodrigues, DC Women are currently placed fourth on the points table after securing three wins from seven matches. With this being their final league fixture, the Capitals have a strong opportunity to book a playoff spot and keep their title hopes alive.

A victory in this crucial encounter would see Delhi Capitals Women move ahead of defending champions Mumbai Indians Women and secure a place in the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants Women. In contrast, UP Warriorz Women have already been eliminated from playoff contention, managing only two wins in seven outings. Despite their exit, UP Warriorz will aim to finish the tournament on a positive note and challenge Delhi with a spirited performance.

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WPL 2026, Match 20, DC-W vs UPW-W: Live Streaming Details

WPL 2026, Match 20, DC-W vs UPW-W: Probable Playing XI

Delhi Capitals Women (DC W):

Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma

UP Warriorz Women (UP W):

Meg Lanning (C), Simran Shaikh, Amy Jones (WK), Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB W) will aim to bounce back when they take on UP Warriorz (UP W) in Match 18 of WPL 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, January 29. RCB began the season in dominant fashion, winning their first five games and securing a playoff spot early. However, consecutive losses to Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have dented their momentum. A win against UP Warriorz will be crucial for restoring confidence and heading into the knockout stages on a positive note.

On the other hand, UP Warriorz, led by Meg Lanning, face a must-win situation in their last two matches to remain in playoff contention. Currently, they have managed only two victories in six games, suffering defeats in four. Their latest encounter saw them lose to Gujarat Giants by 45 runs, highlighting inconsistencies in both batting and bowling. A strong performance against RCB W could revive their chances and give them hope of advancing further in the tournament.

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WPL 2026, Match 18, RCB-W vs UPW-W: Live Streaming Details

WPL 2026, Match 18, RCB-W vs UPW-W: Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB W):

Smriti Mandhana (C), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (WK), Gautami Naik, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell.

UP Warriorz Women (UP W):

Meg Lanning (C), Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud.

The match number 14 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League 2026 will see Gujarat Giants Women (GG W) take on UP Warriorz (UP W) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, January 22. Earlier in the season, the two sides met in a high-scoring encounter, with the Giants securing a comprehensive victory. Led by Ashleigh Gardner, Gujarat Giants started the tournament strongly, winning their opening matches, but have struggled recently. They will look to bounce back and end their losing streak as the league phase enters its crucial final stages.

UP Warriorz, meanwhile, endured a slow start to their campaign, failing to earn points in their first three matches. However, they have regained form in recent games, winning consecutive matches against Mumbai Indians Women. Led by their determined lineup, the team will aim to continue this momentum and secure a third straight win on Thursday. Both sides are under pressure to perform as every remaining match in the league phase carries immense importance for playoff aspirations.

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WPL 2026, Match 14 GG W vs UP W: Live Streaming Details

WPL 2026, Match 14 GG W vs UP W: Probable Playing XI

Gujarat Giants Women (GG W): 

Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwer, Happy Kumari, Renuka Singh Thakur

UP Warriorz Women (UP W):

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud

Gujarat Giants Women claimed an important win on Thursday night (January 22) when they beat UP Warriorz Women by 45 runs in the 14th game of the WPL 2026.

After Warriorz chose to field first, Gujarat Giants scored 153/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Warriorz were bowled out for only 108 runs in 17.3 overs, as Giants defended the lowest total this season. 

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Sophie Devine scored 50 not out 

Warriorz lost their first three wickets for 65 runs, as three of their first four batters failed to score 15 runs. Opener Beth Mooney was dismissed for 38 off 34 balls (five fours) when they were battling at 93/4. 

From the middle-order to the end of the innings, only Sophie Devine managed to fight, as she completed her fifty runs in the game on the final ball of the innings by taking a double. With the help of two fours and three sixes, she scored 50 not out off 42 balls, as her batting was the important reason for the Giants' crucial big win in the game. 

Among Warriorz bowlers, Kranti Gaud (2/18) and Sophie Ecclestone (2/22) got two wickets each. 

No solid batting performances at chase

In reply, Warriorz were losing wickets at regular intervals from the second ball of the match, as they were never on the chase. While Phoebe Litchfield (32) and Chloe Tryon (30) scored 30s, opener and skipper Meg Lanning (14) was their only other batter to manage the double-digit score.    

All five Giants bowlers managed to take at least one wicket. Player of the Match Rajeshwari Gayakwad (3/16) picked up three wickets, while Renuka Singh (2/20) and Sophie Devine (2/16) claimed two wickets each. 

WPL 2026: Latest points table status

With this win, Gujarat Giants Women have six points in six games, as they are in the second position, just behind RCB Women (10 points after five matches). Mumbai Indians Women, Delhi Capitals Women, and UP Warriorz Women are in the third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively, with four points each, where DC Women have played one match fewer than already six-match appearances MI Women and UPW Women. 

In the 10th match of the WPL 2026, UP Warriorz Women beat the defending champions Mumbai Indians Women by 22 runs on Saturday evening (January 17).

After Mumbai Indians chose to field first, UP Warriorz Women scored 187/8 in 20 overs. In reply, the two-time champions were restricted to 165/6 in 20 overs.

Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield had strong partnership

After the opener Kiran Navgire was dismissed for a golden duck on the fourth ball of the match, captain Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield had a solid partnership of 119 runs for the second wicket. While the opener Lanning scored 70 off 45 balls with 11 fours and two sixes, Litchfield scored 67 off 37 balls with seven fours and three sixes. 

Haleen Deol (25) and Chloe Tryon (21) then added a valuable 41-run partnership for the fourth wicket, as both scored crucial 20s.  

Among the Mumbai Indians bowlers, Amelia Kerr (3/28) got three wickets and Nat Sciver-Brunt (2/22) picked up two wickets. 

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Mumbai Indians Women lost their early wickets at regular intervals

In reply, MI were losing wickets at regular intervals, as none of the first five batters reached the 20-run mark. When MI were struggling at 69/5, Amelia Kerr and Amanjot Kaur then rescued with an 83-run partnership for the sixth wicket. While Kaur was out for 41 off 24 balls with four fours and three sixes, Kerr scored 49 not out off 28 balls with six fours and one six, but their fighting wasn't enough for the team. 

Five out of six UP Warriorz bowlers managed to take one wicket at least, while Shikha Pandey managed to claim two wickets with the bowling figures of 4-0-30-2. 

After losing their first three games of the season, UP Warriorz won the last two fixtures, as they have four points after five games. Mumbai Indians Women also have four points after five matches, with two wins and three losses.

Mumbai Indians Women will face UP Warriorz in a reverse fixture of Thursday’s clash, as the two sides meet in Match 10 of WPL 2026 on Saturday, January 17, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. MI Women have played four matches so far, winning two and losing two. In their previous encounter, they were unable to defend a target against UP Warriorz, thanks to a brilliant innings from Harleen Deol. As their Navi Mumbai leg comes to an end, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team will aim to secure a third win of the season.

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UP Warriorz, meanwhile, had a rough start to the season, losing their first three matches consecutively. Their fortunes changed when they defeated the defending champions in an emphatic win, earning their first points of the tournament. Led by Meg Lanning, the team will now aim to build on that momentum, string together consecutive victories, and return to top form as the competition progresses, making this reverse fixture a crucial encounter for both sides.

WPL 2026 Match 10, MI-W vs UPW-W: Live Streaming Details

WPL 2026 Match 10, MI-W vs UPW-W: Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Women (MI W):

Gunalan Kamalini (WK), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha

UP Warriorz Women (UP W):

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) are set to face UP Warriorz Women (UP-W) in Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on January 15 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. MI Women have enjoyed a solid start to their campaign and currently sit second on the points table after winning two of their three matches. With confidence on their side, they will be keen to keep the winning run going and push for the top spot as the league phase begins to take shape.

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UP Warriorz Women, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to the tournament and remain at the bottom of the standings after losing all of their games so far. The team will be desperate to change its fortunes and get its first victory on the board. A positive result against a strong Mumbai side would not only boost their morale but also help them open their points tally. With plenty at stake for both teams, an intense and competitive clash is expected in Navi Mumbai.

WPL 2026, Match 8, MI-W vs UPW-W: Live Streaming Details

WPL 2026, Match 8, MI-W vs UPW-W: Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Women (MI W):

Hayley Matthews, Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha

UP Warriorz Women (UP W):

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When and where will the MI Women vs UP Warriorz Women WPL 2026 match take place?

The WPL 2026 Match 8 between Mumbai Indians Women and UP Warriorz Women will be played on January 15, 2026, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST.

2. Where can I watch the MI-W vs UP-W WPL 2026 match live?

Fans can watch the live broadcast on JioStar Network channels and stream it online via the JioHotstar app and website across India.

3. What is the current form of the Mumbai Indians Women in WPL 2026?

Mumbai Indians Women have made a strong start to their WPL 2026 campaign, winning two of their three matches so far and currently sitting second on the points table.

4. How have the UP Warriorz Women performed so far in WPL 2026?

The UP Warriorz Women are yet to register a win this season. They’ve faced a tough start to the tournament and are currently at the bottom of the standings, looking to bounce back in this crucial clash.

5. Who are the key players to watch in the MI-W vs UP-W match?

For Mumbai Indians, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, and Amelia Kerr are expected to play key roles. For UP Warriorz, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Meg Lanning will be the players to watch.

Delhi Capitals Women claimed their first win of the WPL 2026 after beating UP Warriorz Women by seven wickets on a last-ball thriller in the seventh match of the season on Wednesday night (January 14), as UP Warriorz Women are now the only winless team this season with three out of three defeats. 

After Delhi Capitals chose to field first, UP Warriorz scored 154/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Delhi Capitals chased down the target on the final ball of the match after losing three wickets. 

WPL 2026: Points Table, Leading run scorers and wicket takers after DCW vs UPW match 7

UP Warriorz lost plot after Meg Lanning-Harleen Deol partnership broken

UP Warriorz opener Kiran Navgire was dismissed for a duck on the third ball of the match. Captain Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield then had a 47-run partnership for the second wicket, where Phoebe was dismissed for 27 on the first ball just after the completion of the powerplay. 

Lanning and Harleen Deol then had an 85-run partnership for the third wicket. In the 16th over, while the skipper Lanning was dismissed for 54 off 38 balls with nine fours and one six, Deol was retired out after the final ball of the next over after scoring 47 off 36 balls with seven fours. It really hurt UP Warriorz as they managed to add 13 runs in the last three overs after losing four more wickets. 

Five out of seven Delhi Capitals bowlers managed to pick up at least one wicket, while Marizanne Kapp (2/24) and Shafali Verma (2/16) got two wickets each. 

Delhi Capitals openers provided strong start before tense finish

In reply, Delhi Capitals had a 94-run partnership for the first wicket, where the opener Shafali Verma scored 36 off 32 balls, while her partner Lizelle Lee scored 67 off 44 balls with eight fours and three sixes. 

Captain Jemimah Rodrigues played an important knock of 21` off 14 balls, while Laura Wolvaardt also had an important finishing role of 25 not out off 24 balls, along with Marizanne Kapp (5 not out).

In the final over, Delhi Capitals needed six runs, while Wolvaardt had to score only one run to win on the final ball of the match, where she hit the match-winning four to Sophie Ecclestone. In the final over, Kapp hit a four on the third ball, but there were three dot balls in the first four balls. 

The Match 7 of Women’s Premier League 2026 between Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz will take place on Wednesday, January 14, at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz are both currently at the bottom of the table, and this match has great significance for both teams. Due to ongoing elections in and around the city, spectators will not be permitted to attend the match, as it will be played behind closed doors. Delhi Capitals Women, captained by Jemimah Rodrigues, have lost both of their previous matches (to Gujarat Giants Women) and are still looking for their first points this season.

Delhi will be looking to bounce back quickly after narrowly losing to Gujarat Giants Women in a hard-fought battle. The UP Warriorz have also suffered defeats to Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in their first two matches and will be looking for redemption as well. The teams will square off this time with added emotion, as Meg Lanning is set to face off against her former franchise after leading them for three seasons. Both teams are eager to turn around their seasons this week, so expect a highly competitive game on Wednesday in Navi Mumbai.

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WPL 2026, Match 7, DC W vs UP W: Live Streaming Details

WPL 2026, Match 7, DC W vs UP W: Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W)

Lizelle Lee (WK), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, NR Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

UP Warriorz (UP-W)

Meg Lanning (C), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud