UP Warriorz are gearing up to kick off the fourth season of Women’s Premier League (WPL) on February 24, Saturday against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Out of the 9 matches played in the 2023 Women’s Premiere League, the Warriorz won 4 times finishing the standings third.
Founded: 2023
Captain: Meg Lanning
Coach: Abhishek Nayar
Home ground: Ekana Cricket Stadium
WPL titles: 0
Owners: Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
UP Warriorz Squad for WPL 2026
Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Kranti Goud, Asha Sobhana, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Tara Norris, Chloe Tryon, Suman Meena, G Trisha, Pratika Rawal
UP Warriorz Full Schedule for WPL 2026
| Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | UP Warriorz | Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai | 15:00 |
| 12/01/2026 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 14/01/2026 | UP Warriorz | Delhi Capitals | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 15/01/2026 | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai | 19:30 |
| 17/01/2026 | UP Warriorz | Mumbai Indians | Navi Mumbai | 15:00 |
| 22/01/2026 | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 19:30 |
| 29/01/2026 | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | 19:30 |
| 01/02/2026 | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 19:30 |
UP Women Short Bio
| Jersey Colour | Yellow |
| Theme Song | – |
| Main Rivals | Mumbai Indians |
| Key Players | Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone |
| Captain | Meg Lanning |
Administration & Support Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Abhishek Nayar |
| Assistant coach | Hitshu Bachani |
| Bowling coach | Alagh Pratibhan |
| Fielding coach | Saurabh Bandekar |
| Mentor | Lisa Sthalekar |
History
The emergence of the Women’s Cricket Premier League (WPL) marks a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s cricket in India, featuring a blend of international stars and promising domestic talents. UP Warriorz will be looking to etch history after winning their first-ever WPL trophy in 2024.
UP Warriorz Key Players
Meg Lanning
Five-time World Cup winner Meg Lanning will lead UP Warriorz. While Lanning has been unsuccessful with Delhi Capitals, losing three consecutive finals with the team, she will lead UP Warriorz in WPL 2026. One of the finest batters and aruably the greatest captain of women’s cricket, Lanning, adds the leadership quality that UPW have been missing.
Sophie Ecclestone
England’s Sophie Ecclestone finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in WPL 2023. The left-arm spinner will surely have a massive say if the UP Warriorz are expecting to lift the title this time around.
Deepti Sharma
Indian veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma will have a crucial role to play ,especially with the ball. The off-spinner will look to stem the flow of runs in the middle-overs and try to choke the opposition with her accurate bowling.
FAQs
How many times have UP Warriorz won the WPL?
UP Warriorz have not won the WPL title so far.
Who is the owner of UP Warriorz?
Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd. are the proud owner of UP Warriorz.
Who is the captain of UP Warriorz?
Meg Lanning has replaced Alyssa Healy as the captain of UP Warriorz for WPL 2026.
