Mumbai, Jan 17 (NationPress) The UP Warriorz are honoring girls’ education by dedicating a remarkable match during the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, aimed at advocating for free, flexible, and lifelong education for girls. This initiative reflects their commitment to generating impactful change through sports.

Saturday's game against the Mumbai Indians rests on the conviction that every girl deserves her moment to shine, both on the field and in life.

This initiative is part of the Warriorz’ ongoing partnership with Educate Girls, a grassroots organization focused on improving educational access for girls in underserved communities. The collaboration underscores the importance of open schooling as a crucial pathway for girls who have exited traditional education due to social, economic, or personal circumstances.

Open schooling provides an opportunity for learners to complete their 10th and 12th grades without the need to attend a conventional school daily, offering flexibility, credibility, and affordable access. This model serves as a second chance for many adolescent girls and young women, including athletes and caregivers, enabling them to pursue education in a manner that fits their lifestyles.

Educate Girls operates across 12 states to enhance the open schooling framework and is on track to achieve its ambitious 10x10 objective of impacting 10 million learners within a decade, promoting education as a lifelong journey rather than a one-time occurrence.

Leveraging the extensive reach of the WPL, the UP Warriorz aim to utilize broadcast channels, in-stadium experiences, and fan interactions to elevate this crucial discussion into the mainstream, transitioning from mere awareness to active advocacy.

Prior to the match, the team will don a unique jersey created exclusively for this occasion. Designed in collaboration with renowned artist Harun Robert, also known as Rob, the jersey features sections of handwritten letters from girls associated with Educate Girls. These heartfelt letters, addressed to their future selves, express their dreams and aspirations. The jersey symbolizes hope, placing the voices of girls at the forefront of cricket's grand stage.

Commenting on this collaboration, Safeena Husain, Founder and Board Member of Educate Girls, stated, "When girls see their dreams represented on a platform as impactful as the WPL, it delivers a powerful message that their voices and aspirations are significant. This partnership with UP Warriorz reframes education as a lifelong commitment, demonstrating that flexible, accessible programs can allow learning to commence, pause, and resume at any stage of a girl's journey."

Through this special match on Saturday, the UP Warriorz reaffirm their dedication to using sports as a catalyst for meaningful change, ensuring that as women’s cricket grows, its impact transcends the boundaries of the field.