(From left) Amelia Kerr, Meg Lanning and Amanjot Kaur (PTI/WPL)
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News1817-01-2026, 19:28

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning Creates History, UPW Defeats MI in Thrilling Encounter

  • UP Warriorz secured a 22-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, completing a season double.
  • Meg Lanning was named Player of the Match for her historic 70 runs off 45 balls, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur for most WPL half-centuries.
  • Phoebe Litchfield contributed significantly with 61 runs off 37 balls, forming a crucial 119-run partnership with Lanning.
  • Amelia Kerr's impressive bowling (3 wickets for 28 runs) and a late batting surge with Amanjot Kaur (83-run partnership) gave MI a fighting chance.
  • Shikha Pandey's crucial wicket of Amanjot Kaur in the 19th over sealed the win for UPW, finishing with figures of 2/30.

Why It Matters: Meg Lanning's record-breaking performance led UPW to a decisive victory over MI in WPL 2026.

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