Day 2 of WPL has come to an end with intensity and excitement. Mumbai Indians are back on track, while Gujarat Giants went big, and Delhi Capitals looked a bit off colour in their first game. After failing to captivate in the first match Mumbai Indians came back strongly, and the Gujarat Giants also got a win in a high-scoring game. It was the first double header of the season, Gujarat Giants had taken on UP Warriorz, while the Mumbai Indians had taken on Delhi Capitals.
Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz review
Gujarat Giants Women secured a hard-fought victory over UP Warriorz Women in the 2nd match of the Women’s Premier League 2026, delivering an early statement in the tournament. After being put in to bat, Gujarat Giants produced a commanding top-order performance, building momentum through aggressive stroke play and strong partnerships. Their innings was marked by clean hitting, calculated risk-taking, and a powerful finish that pushed the total beyond 200.
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In response, UP Warriorz mounted a spirited chase, led by a fluent top-order knock that kept the contest alive deep into the innings. However, timely wickets and disciplined bowling in the death overs tilted the balance in Gujarat’s favour. Despite a late surge, UP fell short, as Gujarat’s composure under pressure proved decisive. The match set the tone for an exciting WPL season, highlighting both teams’ batting depth and competitive intent.
The Mumbai Indians made a solid comeback
Mumbai Indians Women delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Delhi Capitals Women in the 3rd match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Mumbai laid a strong foundation through a fluent partnership between Nat Sciver-Brunt and captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Sciver-Brunt provided early momentum with controlled aggression, while Harmanpreet anchored the innings and accelerated decisively in the final overs, guiding MI to a formidable total just under 200.
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In reply, the Delhi Capitals struggled to keep pace with the required run rate after losing early wickets. Although brief resistance came from the middle order, Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack consistently applied pressure, preventing any sustained partnerships. Regular breakthroughs in the middle overs effectively ended Delhi’s chase. The comprehensive victory underlined the Mumbai Indians’ depth in both batting and bowling, reinforcing their status as early front-runners in the tournament.
