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UP Warriorz Team: Squad, Results, Stats & Schedule
UP Warriorz' complete WPL 2026 hub: the full 20-name registration timeline including two replacement changes; all eight scores; Meg Lanning's 248 runs; the seven-wicket tie between Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and Shikha Pandey; Deepti's leading two-skill return; the 2-6 table finish; Abhishek Nayar's staff; the Lucknow home venue; official handles; and every season since the franchise launched in 2023.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
UPW
WPL playoffs · 2023 · Four seasons completed
- Captain
- Meg Lanning · WPL 2026
- Head coach
- Abhishek Nayar · WPL 2026
- Home
- Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Founded
- 2023 · WPL founding franchise
Team overview
UP Warriorz at a glance
UP Warriorz represent Uttar Pradesh in the Women's Premier League and are owned through Capri Sports. They were one of the competition's five founding franchises in 2023.
Their first season remains the team's only playoff appearance: UPW placed third before losing the Eliminator to Mumbai Indians. They finished fourth in 2024 and fifth in both 2025 and 2026.
Meg Lanning took over as captain for 2026 and led the batting with 248 runs. Phoebe Litchfield added 243 at a strike rate above 154 before an injury ended her season after six matches.
UPW lost their first three games, beat Mumbai Indians twice in three days, then lost the final three to finish fifth with two wins, six defeats, four points and net run rate -1.076.
Completed season5
Fifth after a 2-6 campaign
UP Warriorz finished fifth with two wins, six losses, four points and NRR -1.076. Only the top three advanced, so there are no UPW playoff scores to add.
Performance leaders
UP Warriorz' WPL 2026 leaders
Completed-season aggregates cover all eight matches. Ecclestone, Deepti and Shikha shared the team wicket lead with seven each; Deepti's all-round card combines her recorded runs and wickets and is not presented as an official award.
Top run-scorer248 runsMeg Lanning
Eight innings · average 31.00 · strike rate 125.25 · highest score 70
Second run-scorer243 runsPhoebe Litchfield
Six matches · average 40.50 · strike rate 154.78 before injury
Joint top wicket-taker7 wicketsSophie Ecclestone
Eight matches · 28 overs · economy 7.54
Joint top wicket-taker7 wicketsShikha Pandey
Eight matches · 30 overs · economy 8.00
Leading all-round return131 runs · 7 wicketsDeepti Sharma
Joint team-high wicket tally plus the fourth-most UPW runs
Highest individual score78Phoebe Litchfield
39 balls against Gujarat Giants in the season opener
Highest total197/8 vs Gujarat GiantsSeason opener
Best winvs Mumbai IndiansWon by 22 runs
Closest resultvs Delhi CapitalsLost on the final ball
Completed scores
All 8 UP Warriorz scores in WPL 2026
Every 2026 league score is listed in chronological order. Both victories came against Mumbai Indians; UPW did not qualify for the Eliminator.
| Result | Date | Opponent & venue | Scores | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Match League 1 · Match 2 | Gujarat GiantsDY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | UPW 197/8 (20 overs)Gujarat Giants 207/4 (20 overs) | Lost by 10 runs |
| L | Match League 2 · Match 5 | Royal Challengers BengaluruDY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | UPW 143/5 (20 overs)Royal Challengers Bengaluru 145/1 (12.1 overs) | Lost by 9 wickets |
| L | Match League 3 · Match 7 | Delhi CapitalsDY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | UPW 154/8 (20 overs)Delhi Capitals 158/3 (20 overs) | Lost by 7 wickets |
| W | Match League 4 · Match 8 | Mumbai IndiansDY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | UPW 162/3 (18.1 overs)Mumbai Indians 161/5 (20 overs) | Won by 7 wickets |
| W | Match League 5 · Match 10 | Mumbai IndiansDY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | UPW 187/8 (20 overs)Mumbai Indians 165/6 (20 overs) | Won by 22 runs |
| L | Match League 6 · Match 14 | Gujarat GiantsBCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | UPW 108 all out (17.3 overs)Gujarat Giants 153/8 (20 overs) | Lost by 45 runs |
| L | Match League 7 · Match 18 | Royal Challengers BengaluruBCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | UPW 143/8 (20 overs)Royal Challengers Bengaluru 147/2 (13.1 overs) | Lost by 8 wickets |
| L | Match League 8 · Match 20 | Delhi CapitalsBCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | UPW 122/8 (20 overs)Delhi Capitals 126/5 (18.4 overs) | Lost by 5 wickets |
Complete WPL 2026 registration timeline
UP Warriorz 2026 squad
The page preserves all 20 documented registrations, not just the end-of-season active list. Tara Norris withdrew before the competition and Charli Knott replaced her; Phoebe Litchfield then scored 243 runs in six matches before injury ruled her out and Amy Jones joined for the remainder. UP Warriorz' current official directory still displays Litchfield alongside the replacement group, so every name is retained with the timeline explained.
Batters
BatterMeg LanningBatterPhoebe Litchfield
BatterHarleen Deol
BatterKiran Navgire
BatterShweta Sehrawat
BatterSimran Shaikh
BatterPratika RawalWicketkeeper-batters
WK-BatterAmy Jones
WK-BatterShipra GiriAll-Rounders
All-RounderDeandra Dottin
All-RounderCharli KnottAll-RounderDeepti Sharma
All-RounderChloe Tryon
All-RounderSuman Meena
All-RounderG TrishaBowlers
BowlerSophie Ecclestone
BowlerTara Norris
BowlerAsha Sobhana
BowlerKranti GoudBowlerShikha PandeyCompetition record
League and season history
UP Warriorz compete only in the Women's Premier League. The similarly named Sharjah Warriorz play in the ILT20 and are a separate franchise with a separate owner, squad and record.
| Season | Finish | Record | Top scorer | Most wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5th · league stage | 2 wins · 6 losses | Meg Lanning · 248 | Ecclestone · Deepti · Shikha · 7 each |
| 2025 | 5th · league stage | 3 wins · 5 losses | Chinelle Henry · 163 | Sophie Ecclestone · 9 |
| 2024 | 4th · league stage | 3 wins · 5 losses | Deepti Sharma · 295 | Sophie Ecclestone · 11 |
| 2023 | 3rd league · Eliminator | 4 wins · 5 losses overall | Tahlia McGrath · 302 | Sophie Ecclestone · 16 |
Team operations
UPW coaching and support staff
Abhishek Nayar
Appointed for WPL 2026 after three seasons under Jon Lewis.
Hitshu Bachani
Listed with Nayar's 2026 support group.
Alagh Pratibhan
Specialist bowling coach in the 2026 staff.
Saurabh Bandekar
Fielding lead in the 2026 support group.
Lisa Sthalekar
Continued as team mentor and spoke for UPW during the 2026 campaign.
Meg Lanning
Led UP Warriorz for the first time and topped their 2026 run chart.
Home venue
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaEkana is UP Warriorz' Lucknow home venue and staged their first home-leg fixtures in WPL 2025. The centralised 2026 tournament was played in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, so UPW did not play a match in Lucknow during the completed season.
Open the official venue source ↗Team news
Latest UPW updates
Competition sources document the two replacement moves, the head coach's pre-match interview, the second Mumbai win and the season finale.
Season finale · 01 Feb 2026
Delhi Capitals defeat UP Warriorz in their final league match
Read at WPL ↗Squad update · 28 Jan 2026Amy Jones replaces injured Phoebe Litchfield
Read at WPL ↗Match win · 17 Jan 2026UP Warriorz complete back-to-back wins over Mumbai Indians
Read at WPL ↗Coach interview · 14 Jan 2026Abhishek Nayar discusses UPW before the Delhi Capitals match
Read at WPL ↗Squad update · 01 Jan 2026Charli Knott joins as Tara Norris' replacement
Read at WPL ↗Official destinations
UPW website and social handles
Use these direct links to avoid fan accounts and lookalike profiles.
Reader questions
UP Warriorz FAQ
How many players are listed for UP Warriorz in 2026?
The page lists all 20 documented registrations across the season timeline, including both withdrawn or injured players and their official replacements.
Where did UP Warriorz finish in WPL 2026?
Fifth with two wins, six losses, four points and net run rate -1.076.
Who scored the most runs for UP Warriorz in 2026?
Captain Meg Lanning led UPW with 248 runs in eight innings.
Who took the most UP Warriorz wickets in 2026?
Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and Shikha Pandey shared the team lead with seven wickets each.
Who was UP Warriorz' leading all-rounder in 2026?
Deepti Sharma combined 131 runs with seven wickets, tying for the team's wicket lead.
Why are Phoebe Litchfield and Amy Jones both listed?
Litchfield scored 243 runs in six matches before injury ruled her out; Jones officially replaced her for the rest of WPL 2026.
Why are Tara Norris and Charli Knott both listed?
Norris withdrew before the tournament and Knott replaced her, so both remain in the full registration timeline.
Who captained and coached UP Warriorz in 2026?
Meg Lanning was captain and Abhishek Nayar was head coach.
Where do UP Warriorz play home matches?
Their home venue is Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, although all 2026 matches were played in Navi Mumbai or Vadodara.
Have UP Warriorz won the WPL?
No. Their best finish was an Eliminator appearance in the inaugural 2023 season.
Do UP Warriorz play in any other league?
No. They compete in the WPL; Sharjah Warriorz of the ILT20 are a separate franchise.
What are UP Warriorz' official social handles?
The club uses @UPWarriorz on X and YouTube and @upwarriorz on Instagram and Facebook.
References
Sources for this team page
Updated 2026-08-10. Official club and WPL pages establish the current directory, schedule and replacement timeline. Completed ball-by-ball and leader archives cross-check every score and aggregate. Coaching specialist roles use a named secondary directory where the club site does not publish a dedicated staff page.
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UP WarriorzCurrent official player directory and club channels
Open ↗02WPLOfficial 2026 schedule
Open ↗03WPLAmy Jones injury-replacement announcement and Litchfield aggregate
Open ↗04WPLCharli Knott profile and Tara Norris replacement record
Open ↗05WPLOfficial opening-match score and media archive
Open ↗06CricsheetBall-by-ball WPL archive used to cross-check eight results and team aggregates
Open ↗07NDTV SportsCompleted WPL 2026 batting and bowling leader tables
Open ↗08ESPNcricinfoAbhishek Nayar head-coach appointment
Open ↗09ESPNcricinfo2026 mentor role and campaign analysis
Open ↗10Cricket ResolvedFull 2026 specialist coaching directory
Open ↗11ESPNcricinfoLucknow home-debut and venue context
Open ↗12WPLOfficial 2025 replacement record
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