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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Amelia Kerr’s stellar five-wicket haul (5-38) -- first for Mumbai Indians -- and Hayley Matthews’ disciplined spell (2-25) powered Mumbai Indians to restrict UP Warriorz to 150/9 in Match 16 of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.

Despite a strong start from UPW openers adding 74, the highest opening partnership for Warriorz this season, Mumbai’s bowlers tightened their grip in the middle overs, triggering a collapse. Kerr’s variations proved particularly lethal, while Matthews provided crucial breakthroughs to ensure the hosts were kept in check. With 151 runs to chase, the Mumbai Indians will be eyeing a solid performance with the bat.

Winning the toss and opting to bat, Warriorz got off to a strong start with openers Grace Harris and Georgia Voll providing a promising start.