WPL, RCB vs UPW: Alyssa Healy, Sophie Ecclestone Star In UP Warriorz's 10-Wicket Win Over Royal Challengers Bangalore

10.03.2023 - 20:51 sports.ndtv.com

Skipper Alyssa Healy led from the front with a scintillating 47-ball 96 not out as UP Warriorz hammered Royal Challengers Bangalore by 10 wickets in the Women's Premier League in Mumbai on Friday.

During her unbeaten knock, Healy smashed 18 fours and a six en route to leading the UP franchise to its second win of the tournament, even as RCB suffered their fourth straight defeat to dent their prospects of advancing further.

Healy's 96 not out is the highest individual score in the WPL thus far, bettering teammate Tahlia McGrath's 90 not out. UPW completed the task with as many as 42 balls remaining.

Chasing a modest target of 139, UP Warriorz were off to a brisk start with the opening duo of Healy and Devika Vaidya (36 not out off 31 balls) finding boundaries at will.

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England’s Issy Wong took the first Women’s Premier League hat-trick as the Mumbai Indians secured a dominant 72-run victory against UP Warriorz in the tournament’s eliminator.

Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz By 5 Wickets, Qualify Directly For WPL Final

Alice Capsey produced a fabulous all-round display, snaring three wickets and smashing a 31-ball 34 as Delhi Capitals thrashed UP Warriorz by five wickets to directly qualify for the final of the Women's Premier League here on Tuesday. Chasing a 139-run target, built around Tahila McGrath's 32-ball unbeaten 58, DC romped home scoring 142 for five in 17.5 overs to finish at the top of the table, toppling Mumbai Indians on the basis of better net run rate. With Delhi grabbing a direct spot in the final, Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz will now face off in the eliminator for the other final spot.

WPL 2023, UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals, Live Update: Delhi Capitals Opt To Bowl

WPL 2023, UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals, Live: Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl against UP Warriorz in a Women's Premier League match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. It will be an important clash for the Meg Lanning-led side as they will be aiming to finish at the top spot in order to enter the final. On the other hand, UP Warriorz qualified into Playoffs after they registered a thrilling win against Gujarat Giants in their previous match. (Live Scorecard)

WPL 2023: Another Grace Harris Special Helps UP Warriorz Secure Playoff Berth With Thrilling Win Over Gujarat Giants

UP Warroirz's Grace Harris (72 off 41 balls) once again set the stage on fire with her heavy-duty hitting, as the team defeated Gujarat Giants for the second consecutive time by three wickets with just one delivery to secure a place in the playoffs of the inaugural season in Mumbai on Monday. Following the win, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors have made the grade, while Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore have been eliminated from the tournament. Grace smashed the Giants attack to smithereens, hitting seven fours and four maximums in the chase of the Giants' 178/6. When she departed at 172, caught by Kim Garth of Harleen Deol, there were still seven runs to be scored for victory.

WPL 2023, Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, Live Updates: Gujarat Giants Win Toss, Opt To Bat Against UP Warriorz

Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, WPL 2023, Live: Gujarat Giants skipper Sneh Rana won the toss and opted to bat against UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match, at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. The Giants will be coming to this clash after facing an eight-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter. On the other hand, UP Warriorz emerged victorious against Mumbai Indians by five wickets and gave them their first defeat of the season. It will be an interesting match as both the sides will be putting their best foot forward. (Live Scorecard)

WPL 2023, MI vs UPW: UP Warriorz End Mumbai Indians' Winning Run

UP Warriorz snapped formidable Mumbai Indians' winning run in the Women's Premier League with a five-wicket victory, 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 127. When MI batted, as many as 18 of the 20 overs were bowled by spinners, a WPL record. In reply, UPW faced some obstacles before competing the task with three balls to spare. 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 Ecclestone (16 not out) also played vital knocks.