The drama unfolded in the 16th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 as Mumbai Indians took on UP Warriors. After UP posted a total of 150 runs while batting first, Mumbai successfully chased down the target in 18.3 overs. However, the real excitement came during the match when Mumbai Indians’ captain Harmanpreet Kaur got into a heated argument with UP’s player Sophie Ecclestone. A video of the incident has been doing the rounds on social media, generating quite a buzz.
The controversy began when Mumbai Indians, after winning the toss, chose to bowl first. As the 19th over of UP’s innings commenced, Sophie walked in to bat at number nine. The issue revolved around the slow over rate and the fielding restrictions. The umpire informed Harmanpreet that she could only have three fielders outside the 30-yard circle during the final over. This didn’t sit well with Harmanpreet, who was already under pressure with the final over about to be bowled by Amelia Kerr. As Sophie, standing at the non-striker’s end, exchanged words with the umpire, Harmanpreet’s frustration boiled over, leading to a verbal spat between the two players. Fortunately, the umpire intervened and managed to diffuse the situation. The videos of this incident have been shared on various platforms, including Twitter.
To put the match into perspective, UP Warriors had set a target of 150 runs after batting first, thanks in part to Georgia Wareham’s half-century, which included 55 runs, and contributions from Grace Harris with 28 runs and captain Deepti Sharma with 27 runs. In response, Mumbai Indians achieved their target in 18.3 overs, losing four wickets in the process, with Healy Matthews top-scoring with 68 runs. The match was an exciting display of skill and determination, with both teams giving it their all.
As the news of the altercation spread, fans took to social media to share their reactions, with one user tweeting, “Lafda in WPL 😷 #WPL2025” and another sharing a video of the incident, saying, “Here is the video 🤣🤣”. The drama has certainly added to the excitement of the Women’s Premier League 2025, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next match.
Match Highlights
- UP Warriors set a target of 150 runs after batting first.
- Georgia Wareham scored 55 runs, with contributions from Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma.
- Mumbai Indians chased down the target in 18.3 overs, losing four wickets.
- Healy Matthews top-scored with 68 runs for Mumbai Indians.
- A heated argument erupted between Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Ecclestone during the match.
Reactions on Social Media
The incident has generated quite a buzz on social media, with fans sharing their reactions and videos of the altercation. The Women’s Premier League 2025 has certainly lived up to its promise of excitement and drama, and fans are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming matches.