UP Warriorz stun defending champions Mumbai Indians; register maiden WPL 2024 win

UP Warriorz stunned defending champions Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets on Wednesday to register their maiden win of the 2024 Women's Premier League.

Put into bat, MI posted a decent 161/6 in their 20 overs, Hayley Matthews, who struggled for form in the previous two games, came good with a 46-ball-55.

Warriorz chased down the target in just 16.3 overs after Kiran Navgire smashed 57 off 31 balls at the top of the order.

While the Warriorz won their first game in 3 outings and are languishing at the 4th spot in the 5-team tournament, Mumbai Indians was handed first defeat in as many games. They continue to be at the 2nd spot.

Brief Scores:

Mumbai Indians: 161 for 6 in 20 overs (Hayley Matthews 55; Grace Harris 1/20).

UP Warriorz: 163 for 3 in 16.3 overs (Kiran Navgire 57; Issy Wong 2/30).