WPL 2023, MI vs UPW: UP Warriorz Scalp An Important Victory As They Halt Mumbai Indians' Winning Run - In Pics

UP Warriorz survived an early hiccup to cruise to a five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, after the Uttar Pradesh side extracted more out of a tricky pitch in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. On a surface where the ball turned a lot and was also holding up, England's star left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (3/15) led the way with her excellent bowling as UP Warriorz bundled out Mumbai Indians for a paltry 127. When MI batted, as many as 18 of the 20 overs were bowled by spinners, a WPL record. In reply, Warriorz lost early wickets thanks to Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt. However, Grace Harris (39) and Tahlia McGrath (38) were the main contributors with the bat for UPW, while Deepti Sharma (13 not out) and player of the match Sophie Ecclestone (16 not out) played vital knocks to give UP a crucial win in the WPL.

Updated: 19 Mar 2023 9:06 am

WPL: UPW vs MI | Photo: PTI/Shashank Parade

UP Warriorz players Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone celebrate the victory against Mumbai Indians during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz player Deepti Sharma plays a shot against the Mumbai Indians during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians players celebrate the wicket of UP Warriors player Grace Harris during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians bowler Amelia Kerr celebrates the wicket of UP Warriors player Tahlia McGrath during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz player Kiran Navgire plays a shot against the Mumbai Indians during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians player Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates the wicket of UP Warriors player Devika Vaidya during Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match, in Navi Mumbai.

UP Warriorz bowler Sophie Ecclestone celebrates the wicket of Mumbai Indians batter Nat Sciver-Brunt during 2023 Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz, in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians player Yastika Bhatia is bowled out during 2023 Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz, in Navi Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians batter Haley Mathews plays a shot during 2023 Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket match between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz, in Navi Mumbai.