Nat Sciver-Brunt Equals WPL Record with 63, Harleen Deol Stars in UP Warriorz Win

January 16, 2026: England international Nat Sciver-Brunt is in excellent form in the ongoing WPL 2026. After missing the last game due to a minor injury, she returned to the squad and scored 63 runs off 43 balls in the first innings against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Thanks to her innings, the two-time champions posted 161 runs in the first innings.

With this half-century, Sciver-Brunt also equalled Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur for the most 50+ scores in WPL history. She already holds the record for the most runs in the tournament, and given her current form, the 33-year-old is expected to break more major records in this edition of the tournament.

Harleen Deol’s Show Secures Victory for UP Warriorz

Chasing 162 runs could have been tricky for UP Warriorz, as they were low on confidence after failing to win any matches in this edition. On top of that, openers Meg Lanning and Kiran Navgire struggled to give the team a strong start. Phoebe Litchfield, the in-form player, departed after scoring 25 runs, leaving UP with a mountain to climb.

Deol Rises to the Occasion

That’s when Harleen Deol took charge and got the job done. In the previous game against Delhi Capitals, she had to retire out despite batting well, which triggered a collapse for UP.

Tonight, Deol was extremely focused and played with a clear intent. She struck boundaries at crucial moments, lifting the pressure on her team. Eventually, she scored 64 runs off 39 balls*, leading UP to a seven-wicket victory. Chloe Tyron supported her well towards the end with an unbeaten 21 runs off 10 balls.

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FAQ Section:

What record did Nat Sciver-Brunt equal in WPL 2026?
She equalled Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur for the most 50+ scores in WPL history.

How many runs did Nat Sciver-Brunt score against UP Warriorz?
She scored 63 runs off 43 balls after returning from a minor injury.

Who won the WPL 2026 match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians?
UP Warriorz won the match by seven wickets.

Who played the match-winning innings for UP Warriorz?
Harleen Deol, with an unbeaten 64 off 39 balls.

Where was the match played?
At the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai