UP Warriorz are an Indian professional franchise women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL). The team is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and is owned by Capri Global. They are coached by Abhishek Nayar.
UP Warriorz reached the eliminator in the inaugural season, where they were defeated by Mumbai Indians.
The team was captained by Alyssa Healy in the first two seasons. For the 2025 season, Deepti Sharma took over the captaincy after Healy was ruled out due to injury.
For the 2026 season, Meg Lanning was announced the new captain of the franchise after the successful Mega Auction.
History In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023. The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month. Capri Global bought the rights to one of the franchises, to be based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
In February 2023, Jon Lewis was announced as head coach of the team. The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with UP Warriorz signing 16 players for their squad. The team went on to finish third in the group stage of the inaugural edition of the WPL, qualifying for the eliminator. However, they lost to Mumbai Indians by 72 runs in the eliminator.
Current squad NameNationalityBirth dateBatting styleBowling styleNotesDeepti SharmaLeft-handedRight-arm off breakVice-CaptainHarleen DeolRight-handedRight-arm leg breakKranti GoudRight handedRight-arm medium fastMeg LanningRight-handedRight-arm mediumCaptain; Overseas PlayerPhoebe LitchfieldRight-handedRight-arm leg breakOverseas PlayerPratika RawalRight-handedRight-arm off breakShikha PandeyRight-handedRight-arm mediumShipra GiriRight-handedSimran SheikhRight-handedRight-arm leg breakSophie EcclestoneRight-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxOverseas PlayerTara Norris Left-handed Left-arm mediumOverseas Player; Withdrew
Kit manufacturers and sponsors YearKit ManufacturerMain shirt sponsorBack sponsor2023UYPPatanjaliEaseMyTrip2024Kay Beauty2025RR Signature2026L'Oréal Professionnel
Support staff PositionNameHead coach Abhishek NayarAssistant coach Hitshu BachaniBowling coach Alagh PratibhanFielding coach Saurabh BandekarMentor Lisa Sthalekar
Seasons YearPlayedWonLostSuccess RateLeague standingFinal standing2023 9 4 5 44.443/5 Playoffs2024 8 3 5 37.504/5 League Stage2025 5/520262625.00
Head to Head Record
Opponent Played Won Lost Success Rate Delhi Capitals 8 2 6 25.00 Gujarat Giants 8 3 5 37.50 Mumbai Indians 9 4 5 44.44 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 8 3 5 37.50 Total 33 12 21 36.36
Captaincy record Player Duration Matches Won Lost Best Result Alyssa Healy 2023–2024 17 7 10Playoffs (2023) Deepti Sharma 2025 8 3 55th (2025) Meg Lanning 2026–Present 8 2 65th (2026)
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