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WPL 2026: Harleen Deol's inning against Mumbai was a statement from her, says Deep Dasgupta

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:29 AM

NEW DELHI: Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta, labeled Harleen Deol’s measured 64 as “not just an innings, but as a statement” as UP Warriorz registered their first win of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a composed chase against Mumbai Indians.

Speaking on JioHotstar’s Match Centre Live, Dasgupta hailed Deol’s knock as a defining response, coming just a day after she was controversially retired out in the previous game.

UP Warriorz produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Mumbai Indians, first restricting them to 161 for 5 and then overhauling the target with 11 balls to spare. The bowlers laid the foundation with a controlled effort, applying pressure through the innings and never allowing Mumbai to break free.

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