The UP Warriorz, captained by Deepti Sharma, have showcased impressive performances in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 and have made their highly anticipated arrival at their home ground in Lucknow for the first time. Upon reaching Lucknow, the team was greeted by enthusiastic fans and a cultural program at the KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium.

Despite a challenging start to the season in Vadodara, the UP Warriorz have gained momentum, securing exhilarating victories against the Delhi Capitals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last three matches.

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One of the standout moments of the season thus far has been Grace Harris’ hat-trick, making her the third player to achieve this feat in WPL history and the second from UP Warriorz. Additionally, Chinelle Henry shone brightly by scoring an explosive 62 runs off just 23 balls, also achieving the milestone of the joint-fastest fifty in WPL history (18 balls).

Meanwhile, Sophie Ecclestone, ranked No. 1 among T20I bowlers, displayed her unplayable skill during the UP Warriorz’s Super Over victory against RCB, earning the Player of the Match accolade.

Among the Indian players, captain Deepti Sharma has excelled with both bat and ball, while Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Shweta Sehrawat, and Kranti Goud have also made significant contributions.

Expressing her excitement upon the team’s arrival in her home territory, captain Deepti Sharma shared a message for the fans: “We are incredibly thrilled to play in our home stadium, and the team is eager to get started. I encourage all fans to come out in large numbers and fill the stadium. We look forward to seeing you all cheer for us, and I assure you that the team will give its best on the field,” she stated.

“With your unwavering support, we aim to be the best version of ourselves and are determined to secure qualification for the playoffs,” Deepti Sharma added.

Jinisha Sharma, Director of Capri Sports, remarked, “It’s an exciting moment for us to be in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh—our home state. The team has demonstrated remarkable character this season, and following an exhilarating Super Over win against RCB, we are keen to maintain that momentum. I have complete faith in this squad’s capabilities, and I know they will rise to the occasion at Ekana Stadium, meeting the expectations of our amazing fans. Our goal is to finish the league stage strongly and cement our spot in the playoffs.”

The UP Warriorz squad for WPL 2025 includes: 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.