# WPL Final: MI triumphs over UPW in WPL 2023 Eliminator, secures a spot in the final!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/wpl-final-mi-triumphs-over-upw-in-wpl-2023-eli/  
Published: 2023-03-25  
Updated: 2023-03-25  
Author: REMYA BABU S

WPL Final :Mumbai Indians defeated UP Warriorz by 72 runs in the Eliminator fixture of [WPL 2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Women%27s_Premier_League_(cricket)), securing their place in the final against Delhi Capitals. The game, played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday, was an exciting match for cricket fans.

> Of first-ever [#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) hat-trick, march to the [#Final](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Final?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & the go-to song in her playlist 🔝 🎶   
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> In conversation with [@Wongi95](https://twitter.com/Wongi95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & [@mipaltan](https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Bowling Coach & Mentor [@JhulanG10](https://twitter.com/JhulanG10?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👌 👌 – By [@ameyatilak](https://twitter.com/ameyatilak?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   
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> Full Interview 🎥 🔽 [#MIvUPW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvUPW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#Eliminator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eliminator?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)[https://t.co/YscwUjl1kA](https://t.co/YscwUjl1kA) [pic.twitter.com/pbPQYDyrCd](https://t.co/pbPQYDyrCd)
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> — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) [March 25, 2023](https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/1639494068647661569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Key Highlights : WPL Final, MI triumphs over UPW in WPL 2023 Eliminator

> Final loading 🟩🟩🟩🟩▒   
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> A happy and proud [@mipaltan](https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) captain acknowledges a magnificent turnout at the DY Patil Stadium in the [#Eliminator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eliminator?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👏👏[#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#MIvUPW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvUPW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [@ImHarmanpreet](https://twitter.com/ImHarmanpreet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/pZH6WScai3](https://t.co/pZH6WScai3)
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> — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) [March 24, 2023](https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/1639331268017152000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

- **Mumbai Indians**set a target of 183 runs, reaching 182/4 in 20 overs, with an unbeaten knock of 72 runs off 38 balls by Nat Sciver-Brunt.
- **UP Warriorz**struggled to chase the target, getting bowled out for 110 in 17.4 overs. Kiran Navgire was the highest scorer with 43 runs off 27 balls.
- **Issy Wong**, the Mumbai Indians player, grabbed four wickets, including a hat-trick, while Saika Ishaque took two dismissals.
- **Sophie Ecclestone** bagged two wickets for UP Warriorz and leads the Purple Cap race.

> The Safari Powerful Striker of the Match award for the match between [@mipaltan](https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and [@UPWarriorz](https://twitter.com/UPWarriorz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) goes to Kiran Navgire. [#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#TataSafari](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TataSafari?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#ReclaimYourLife](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReclaimYourLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#SafariXTataWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SafariXTataWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#MIvUPW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvUPW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [@TataMotors_Cars](https://twitter.com/TataMotors_Cars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/OrwDGiIEAA](https://t.co/OrwDGiIEAA)
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> — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) [March 24, 2023](https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/1639325962872684545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## The Match Overview : MI triumphs over UPW in WPL 2023 Eliminator, secures spot in IPL final! WPL FINAL

> .[@natsciver](https://twitter.com/natsciver?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) continued to contribute with her all-round brilliance for [@mipaltan](https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 💪  
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> Her unbeaten 72* & wicket of Grace Harris helped her win the Player of the Match award 👏👏[#MI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) will now face [#DC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/DC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) in the [#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Final after a 72-run win against [#UPW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🙌[#Eliminator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eliminator?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/vLP7q94997](https://t.co/vLP7q94997)
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> — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) [March 24, 2023](https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/1639322648948936708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bat first. They got off to a good start, with an opening partnership of 43 runs between Priya Punia and Jemimah Rodrigues. However, UP Warriorz quickly got two wickets in quick succession, dismissing Punia and Rodrigues for 19 and 24 runs, respectively. The middle order performed well, with Anuja Patil scoring 23 runs and Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten knock of 72 runs. Mumbai Indians finished their innings at 182/4.

> A 4️⃣-wicket haul including a hat-trick to put her side on TOP in the [#Eliminator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eliminator?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 🔥🔥[#MIvUPW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvUPW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   
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> Relive [@Wongi95](https://twitter.com/Wongi95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)'s fiery spell 🎥🔽 [https://t.co/nYodgAcrdF](https://t.co/nYodgAcrdF) [pic.twitter.com/wUwogUgPtj](https://t.co/wUwogUgPtj)
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> — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) [March 24, 2023](https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/1639321372378931200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

In response, UP Warriorz struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Navgire tried to anchor the innings, but she lacked support from the other end. No other player scored more than 16 runs, and UP Warriorz were bowled out for 110 runs.

Mumbai Indians’ bowling was exceptional, with Wong’s four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, being the highlight of the match. Ishaque took two dismissals, while Matthews and Patil got one each.

> For taking the first-ever hat-trick in the [#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and guiding [@mipaltan](https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) to the final, [@Wongi95](https://twitter.com/Wongi95?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) becomes our 🔝 Performer from the second innings of the [#Eliminator](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eliminator?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 👌[#TATAWPL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#MIvUPW](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvUPW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)  
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> Take a look at her bowling summary 🔽 [pic.twitter.com/fFPpXDocpP](https://t.co/fFPpXDocpP)
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> — Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) [March 24, 2023](https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/1639319582124150785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

WPL Final : Mumbai Indians played an excellent game, with Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten knock of 72 runs and Wong’s four-wicket haul being the standout performances. They will now face Delhi Capitals in the final, which will be an exciting game to watch. With both teams in good form, it’s hard to predict which team will come out on top. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the WPL final to see who will be crowned the champion of this year’s tournament.

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