Harleen Deol Silences Critics with Match-Winning Knock After Controversial Retired Out

• UP Warriorz secured their first WPL 2026 victory against Mumbai Indians Women, chasing 162 runs.
• Harleen Deol was the star, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 39 balls, leading UP to victory.
• Previously, Harleen was controversially retired out by coach Abhishek Nayar against Delhi Capitals while on 47 runs.
• Her match-winning performance against Mumbai Indians, with a strike rate of 164, was seen as a response to the earlier criticism and a lesson to the coach.
• Saika Ishaque Brunt (65) was the top scorer for Mumbai Indians, who posted 161/5.

Why It Matters: Harleen Deol's stellar performance after a controversial retired out incident proved her mettle.