Skipper Lanning Credits Grace & RCB as UPW Falters in WPL 2026
In a decisive match at the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL), UP Warriorz’s skipper Meg Lanning voiced her disappointment following an eight-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The match took place at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, marking a significant victory for RCB as they secured their spot in the finals.
Match Summary
UP Warriorz struggled to maintain momentum, crucially missing out on building strong partnerships. Lanning highlighted this ongoing issue during the tournament, stating that the team consistently failed to capitalize on good starts.
Lanning’s Reflections
- Lanning noted, “We got ourselves onto a reasonable platform with the bat but just couldn’t carry on.”
- She emphasized the importance of capitalizing on momentum in T20 formats.
Despite posting a target of 144 runs, Lanning expressed that the team’s batting collapses often occurred at pivotal moments, hindering their performance. Lanning added, “We often lose wickets in clumps, which is detrimental.”
Praise for Grace Harris
RCB’s Grace Harris was a standout player, scoring an impressive 75 runs. Lanning acknowledged Harris’s contribution to RCB’s success, stating she “put away anything we missed and finished it off beautifully.”
Key Takeaways from Lanning
- “We made it a little too easy for the opposition,” she said, reflecting on the team’s execution.
- Lanning acknowledged her own performance, highlighting that she scored 40 runs but needed to push for more.
Despite the long break between matches, Lanning dismissed it as a factor in their performance. “RCB outplayed us tonight, and we just weren’t good enough,” she concluded.
