Wed Feb 26 17:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Mumbai Indians Cruise to Victory Over UP Warriorz in Thrilling WPL Match

**Mumbai, India** – Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a comfortable victory over UP Warriorz in a thrilling Women’s Premier League (WPL) match today, climbing to the top of the table. Chasing a modest 136, MI reached the target with three overs to spare, thanks to stellar performances from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews.

Sciver-Brunt, already a leading contender for Player of the Match (POTM) awards this season with four previous wins, continued her dominant form. She smashed a quickfire 75* off 44 balls, showcasing her brilliant batting prowess. Earlier, she had also impressed with the ball, taking 3/18. Sciver-Brunt’s consistent performance throughout the season, with scores of 80*, 57, 42, and 75*, has cemented her status as a key player for MI. Her average stands at an impressive 127.0 with a strike rate of 155.8.

Matthews, despite a shaky start including a dropped catch early in her innings, also contributed significantly with a well-played 59 runs. She acknowledged the slow pitch but credited her success to adapting her batting style. Both players formed a crucial partnership, helping MI overcome a slow start to their chase.

UP Warriorz struggled throughout the match. After a promising start at 81/1, they collapsed to 135/9, losing wickets in quick succession. Deepti Sharma, captain of UPW, highlighted the need for improved partnerships in the middle order as a key takeaway from the match. Grace Harris’ strong powerplay performance provided a bright spot for UPW, however, their inability to build substantial partnerships proved decisive.

The match also saw Sophie Ecclestone surpass Hayley Matthews to take the top spot on the all-time WPL wicket-takers list. The victory puts Mumbai Indians in a strong position as the WPL continues.

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