WPL 2025: The UP Warriorz, led by Deepti Sharma, are all set to make their home debut in Women’s Premier League WPL 2025 as they take on their opponents at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
For the first time since the inception of the WPL, the UP Warriorz will play in front of their home crowd, and the team is eager to capitalize on the home advantage to push for a spot in the WPL 2025 playoffs.
Upcoming Fixtures for UP Warriorz at Ekana Stadium
March 3 – UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
March 6 – UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians
March 8 – UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Deepti Sharma – Lucknow Fans Will Be Our Strength
Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated home leg, UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma expressed excitement about playing in front of home fans for the first time:
“For two seasons, we have waited for this moment, and now we finally get to play in Lucknow. Playing at home brings a different kind of energy, and I want to see the stadium packed with fans cheering for us. Your support will motivate us to give our best performance on the field.”
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to favor spinners, which could work in favor of the Warriorz, who boast a strong spin attack with Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, and Deepti Sharma leading the bowling unit.
Jon Lewis – Adaptability Will Be Key to Success
UP Warriorz head coach Jon Lewis emphasized the importance of adjusting to match conditions as the team prepares for three crucial encounters:
“Our focus is on adaptability. Over the next few days, we will understand the pitch conditions better and prepare accordingly. The team is well-balanced, and we have great options to tackle different match situations. The goal is to maintain momentum and finish strong in the league stage.”
UP Warriorz’ Key Performers in WPL 2025
Grace Harris – Scored a hat-trick, becoming only the third player in WPL history to do so.
Chinelle Henry – Played a match-winning knock of 62 runs off 23 balls, hitting the joint-fastest fifty 18 balls in WPL history.
Sophie Ecclestone – The World Number One T20 bowler, who helped the Warriorz secure a Super Over win against RCB.
Shweta Sehrawat and Vrinda Dinesh – Young Indian talents who have made an impact in WPL 2025.
Vrinda Dinesh – A Dream Come True to Play for UP Warriorz
Young batter Vrinda Dinesh, who has been impressive this season, is eager to experience playing in front of the Lucknow crowd for the first time:
“This is a huge opportunity for me. The WPL has given young players like me a great platform. I have learned a lot over the last two years, and I am excited to play at the Ekana Stadium for the first time.”
Capri Sports’ Commitment to Women’s Cricket Development in Uttar Pradesh
The UP Warriorz, owned by Capri Sports, are not only focused on winning the WPL but also on developing women’s cricket in Uttar Pradesh.
Jinisha Sharma, Director, Capri Sports, spoke about their initiatives:
“UP Warriorz is committed to women’s empowerment through sports. We are working closely with schools and the UP Cricket Association to support young girls in cricket. We want to build a strong ecosystem for women’s cricket in Uttar Pradesh.”
UP Warriorz WPL 2025 Squad
Deepti Sharma C, Uma Chetry WK, Chinelle Henry, Poonam Khamnar, Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana.
UP Warriorz WPL 2025 – What’s Next
With three crucial matches at home, the UP Warriorz have a golden opportunity to strengthen their position in the WPL 2025 points table. Fan support in Lucknow could make a huge difference as they fight for a playoff spot.
The team will now focus on training sessions at Ekana Stadium, analyzing opposition strategies, and fine-tuning their gameplay to ensure they deliver top performances in their home leg.
