WPL 2025: UP Warriorz Arrives at Home Ground in Lucknow
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Synopsis
On February 27, the UP Warriorz, under the leadership of Deepti Sharma, arrived at their home ground in Lucknow for their first-ever home leg of the Women's Premier League 2025. The team was warmly welcomed by fans and a cultural program at KD Singh 'Babu' Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- UP Warriorz showcased exceptional performances in WPL 2025.
- First-ever home game at KD Singh 'Babu' Stadium.
- Grace Harris achieved a historic hat-trick.
- Sophie Ecclestone dominated with a Player of the Match performance.
- Captain Deepti Sharma calls for fan support.
Lucknow, Feb 27 (NationPress) The UP Warriorz, captained by Deepti Sharma, have showcased exceptional performances in the current Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 and have reached their home ground in Lucknow for the very first time. Upon their arrival, the UP Warriorz received a warm welcome from fans along with a vibrant cultural event at KD Singh 'Babu' Stadium.
Despite a rocky start in Vadodara, the UP Warriorz gained traction with impressive victories against Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
One of the standout moments of the season has been Grace Harris’ hat-trick, marking the third in WPL history and the second achieved by a player from the UP Warriorz. Chinelle Henry also made headlines with her stunning 23-ball 62, where she matched the record for the joint-fastest fifty in WPL history, reaching it in just 18 balls.
Moreover, Sophie Ecclestone, currently the World’s No. 1 T20I bowler, delivered an unplayable performance, leading the UP Warriorz to a Super Over victory against RCB and earning the Player of the Match award.
Among the Indian contingent, captain Deepti Sharma has been a driving force with both bat and ball, while players like Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Shweta Sehrawat, and Kranti Goud have made valuable contributions.
Thrilled to be playing on home soil, captain Deepti Sharma expressed her excitement, stating, “We are incredibly eager to play in our home stadium, and the team is ready to perform. I encourage fans to come out in large numbers and fill the stadium. We look forward to your cheers from the stands, and I assure you that the team will give its all on the field.”
“With your continuous support, we believe we can achieve our best as we aim for playoff qualifications,” Deepti Sharma added.
Jinisha Sharma, Director of Capri Sports, stated, “It’s thrilling to be in Lucknow, our home state, for the first time. The team has demonstrated remarkable character this season, and after an exciting Super Over victory against RCB, we’re excited to build on that momentum. I have complete faith in this squad’s capabilities, and at the Ekana Stadium, I am confident they will meet the expectations of our fantastic fans. Our goal is to finish the league stage strongly and secure our playoff spot.”
UP Warriorz WPL 2025 squad: Deepti Sharma (c), Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Poonam Khamnar, Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana.
