UPL 2026 Women's Final: Unbeaten Mussoorie Queens face Dehradun Warriors
Synopsis
Mussoorie Queens have gone through the UPL 2026 women's league stage without dropping a single game, and now stand one win away from an unblemished title run. Their final opponents, Dehradun Warriors, qualified on the back of Neelam Bharadwaj's match-winning 48 against Bageshwar Aerial — setting up a compelling all-Uttarakhand decider on Thursday.
Key Takeaways
Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors will contest the UPL 2026 women's final in Dehradun on Thursday, 25 September 2026 .
Mussoorie Queens finished the league stage with a perfect record , winning all their matches.
Dehradun Warriors qualified as runners-up with 2 wins from 3 matches .
Neelam Bharadwaj scored a match-winning 48 off 39 balls to guide Warriors to a 4-wicket win over Bageshwar Aerial and earned the Player of the Match award.
Mussoorie Queens beat Pithoragarh Hurricanes by 23 runs ( 88/9 vs 65/9 ) to seal their league-stage dominance.
Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors have secured their berths in the women's final of the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026, setting up a compelling summit clash in Dehradun on Thursday, 25 September 2026. The Queens enter the decider with a perfect league-stage record, while the Warriors qualified as runners-up with two wins from three games.
How the Warriors Booked Their Place
In the first women's fixture of Wednesday, Dehradun Warriors won the toss and chose to bowl against Bageshwar Aerial. The Warriors' bowlers kept a tight leash throughout, restricting Bageshwar to 98/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing 99, the Warriors were not without their own difficulties, losing wickets at regular intervals. Neelam Bharadwaj steadied the innings with a composed 48 off 39 balls, anchoring the chase and guiding her side over the line. Dehradun reached 99/6 in 18.1 overs to seal a four-wicket win. Bharadwaj was awarded the Player of the Match for her match-winning knock. The result confirmed the Warriors' second-place finish in the league standings.
Queens Stay Perfect with Win Over Pithoragarh
In the second fixture, Mussoorie Queens won the toss and elected to bat against Pithoragarh Hurricanes. The Queens' batters struggled against a disciplined Pithoragarh bowling attack, posting a modest 88/9 in 20 overs.
However, Mussoorie's bowlers more than compensated, producing a tight display to dismiss Pithoragarh for 65/9 in their allotted overs. The 23-run victory extended the Queens' unbeaten run and confirmed their position at the top of the league table going into the final.
What's at Stake in Thursday's Final
The third edition of the UPL women's competition has produced two contrasting journeys to the final. Mussoorie Queens, who have not lost a single league match, will be looking to complete an unblemished campaign with the title. The Dehradun Warriors, on the other hand, will aim to derail that perfect run on home turf.
Notably, the final brings together two Uttarakhand-based sides, underlining the competitive depth of the state's women's cricket. With Neelam Bharadwaj in form for the Warriors and the Queens' bowling unit firing, the decider promises to be a closely contested affair. All eyes will be on Dehradun on Thursday evening.
Point of View
And a high-quality Thursday final would make the strongest possible case for continued investment in this format. Whether Mussoorie's bowling unit can repeat its Pithoragarh performance against a Warriors line-up with genuine match-winners is the question that will define the third edition's legacy.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is playing in the UPL 2026 women's final?
Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors will contest the UPL 2026 women's final in Dehradun on Thursday, 25 September 2026. The Queens enter as the only unbeaten side from the league stage.
How did Dehradun Warriors qualify for the UPL 2026 women's final?
Dehradun Warriors qualified by finishing second in the league stage with 2 wins from 3 matches. Their final qualifying win came against Bageshwar Aerial, where Neelam Bharadwaj's 48 off 39 balls guided them to a 4-wicket victory.
Who won the Player of the Match in Wednesday's Warriors vs Bageshwar match?
Neelam Bharadwaj of Dehradun Warriors won the Player of the Match award for her knock of 48 off 39 balls. Her innings anchored the Warriors' chase of 99, which they completed in 18.1 overs for the loss of 6 wickets.
What is Mussoorie Queens' record in UPL 2026?
Mussoorie Queens have won every match they played in the UPL 2026 league stage, making them the only unbeaten team in the competition. Their latest win came against Pithoragarh Hurricanes by 23 runs.
What edition of the UPL women's competition is the 2026 final?
The 2026 final is the third edition of the Uttarakhand Premier League women's competition. The final will be played in Dehradun on Thursday, 25 September 2026.
