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WPL 2026 [WATCH]: Harleen Deol produces a ‘magic moment’ with a stunning catch to remove Nicola Carey during UPW vs MI game

In an amazing sporting display during match 10 of By 2026, Harleen Deol Produced the most exciting play of the tournament for a no-no Nicola Carey. as Mumbai Indians As they tried to rebuild their innings, Deol’s ‘magical moment’ at the DY Patel Stadium reminded the world why she is considered one of India’s best players. This sending off marked the final turning point for the UP Warriorz, effectively breaking the back of MI’s chase and silencing the blue-clad fans. By removing the dangerous Carey, Harleen not only stabilized the fielding unit, but also provided a masterclass in high-pressure catches.

Harleen Deol’s ‘magical moment’ at DY Patil Stadium

Curry’s stunning dismissal on the 10th was testament to the tactical discipline of Deepti Sharma And Harleen Deol’s hustle. Deepti delivered a tricky, soaring ball just wide of the stump, poking Carey into a wide sweep that she couldn’t quite reach. The ball hit the tip of the toe of the bat, flying high into the evening sky toward center field. Sensing opportunity, Harlene immediately turned her back to the field and began a frantic 15-yard retreat, tracking the ball’s dunk over her shoulder with predatory concentration.

When the ball threatened to fall out of her reach, she executed a perfectly timed vertical jump, snatching the ball out of the air at full tilt. Her momentum pushed her backwards, but she showed great body control to bend her elbows and roll gracefully onto the turf, ensuring the ball remained firmly in her grip. For the newcomers in the team who were watching the game from outside the field, it was a living lesson in the ‘back to the ball’ technique, proving that no opportunity is lost if a player has the courage to chase it down. This ‘blindside’ left Mumbai effectively reeling at 57/4, depriving them of their primary anchor and ensuring the Warriorz remained in complete control of the contest.

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UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians: Match status so far

In Match 10 of WPL 2026 at DY Patil Stadium, the Up Warriors They asserted their dominance forcefully, setting a massive target of 188 for Mumbai Indians. Fueled by 70’s vintage Meg Lanning And rapid fire 61 of Phoebe Litchfieldthe Warriorz took advantage of the field at lightning speed to score 187/8. Despite a late reaction from Mumbai’s bowlers, specifically Nat Sciver-Brunt who picked up two wickets in two balls in the 19th over, the damage was largely done in the first over. In response, Mumbai have struggled to keep up with the high required run rate, which currently stands at 133/5 after 16.5 overs. With 55 runs needed off just 19 balls, the defending champions are under immense pressure to find boundaries on every remaining delivery to keep their hopes of a season double alive.

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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a cricket Times company.

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2026-01-17 13:00:00

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