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WPL 2026: Harleen is second best Indian batter after Harmanpreet, says UP Warriorz head coach Nayar

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WPL 2026: Harleen Is Second Best Indian Batter After Harmanpreet, Says UP Warriorz Head Coach Nayar

By IANS News January 16, 2026 • 09:56 AM View: 471

Head Coach Abhishek Nayar: UP Warriorz Head coach Abhishek Nayar praised Harleen Deol for her magnificent half-century against Mumbai Indians and credited her as second best Indian batter after Harmanpreet Kaur.

UP Warriorz secured their first victory of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a controlled performance against Mumbai Indians, restricting their opponents to 161-5 before completing the chase with 11 balls to spare.

The bowlers set the platform with a disciplined display, applying pressure through the innings and ensuring Mumbai Indians were kept in check.

TAGS UP Warriorz Navi Mumbai UP Warriorz Head Abhishek Nayar Harleen Deol Mumbai Indians Harmanpreet Kaur Premier League Head Coach Abhishek Nayar Kranti Gaud Phoebe Litchfield Meg Lanning

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