UP Warriorz (UPW) looked on course for a massive total, but Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) staged a remarkable comeback, thanks to Amelia Kerr’s sensational five-wicket haul, to restrict them to 150 in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash.
Kerr spins a web with a five-for
The game took a dramatic turn when Amelia Kerr stepped up with the ball. The Kiwi leg-spinner ran through UPW’s middle order, registering her best WPL figures of 5/38 in four overs. Her timely strikes derailed UPW’s momentum, ensuring MIW clawed their way back after a fiery start from the opposition.
Voll’s promotion pays off
UPW made an aggressive tactical switch by promoting Georgia Voll to open alongside Grace Harris. The move worked wonders as the Australian duo forged a rapid 74-run stand, tearing into MIW’s new-ball attack. Voll, in particular, was dominant, racing to a well-crafted fifty, while Harris perished after miscuing a half-tracker.
Momentum shifts as Voll departs
Even as Voll continued her fluent stroke play, MIW found an opening. Her dismissal—courtesy of a failed scoop attempt—allowed MIW to tighten the screws. Deepti Sharma tried to steady the innings, but wickets kept tumbling at the other end, preventing any sustained acceleration.
UPW fall short despite Ecclestone’s late cameo
Sophie Ecclestone provided a late flourish with a quick cameo, but it wasn’t enough to push UPW past the 180-mark they once seemed destined for. MIW’s disciplined bowling, led by Kerr’s brilliance, ensured that UPW finished with a modest 150—well below expectations.
