WPL 2026 : Chloe Tryon pulls off ‘catch of the season’ to dismiss Harmanpreet Kaur during MI-W vs UP-W clash

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On January 15, 2026, during the Match 8 Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and UP Warriorz (UPW), a single delivery turned the tide of the game. Harmanpreet Kaur, who has been in blistering form and currently holds the Orange Cap, seemed set for another big knock before Chloe Tryon intervened with a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ effort. The dismissal didn’t just remove a dangerous batter; it provided the winless Warriorz with the spark they desperately needed.

The defining moment of the match occurred in the 12.2 over when Asha Sobhana flighted a delivery on middle stump, tempting the Mumbai captain into a high-risk shot. Harmanpreet, fresh off a massive six on the previous delivery, knelt down and executed a powerful sweep that seemed destined for the boundary, but Tryon had other plans. Stationed at square leg, Tryon reacted with lightning speed, launching into a spectacular full-length dive to her left and snatching the ball mid-air with both hands. She was completely airborne when she made contact, showing incredible composure to maintain her grip while tumbling onto the turf.

Even as the square leg umpire scrambled to get out of the way, Tryon remained laser-focused on the ball, ensuring it didn’t pop out upon impact with the ground. This blinder saw the back of Harmanpreet for a quick-fire 16 off 11 balls, a massive breakthrough considering the MI skipper’s recent habit of scoring match-winning half-centuries. For a UPW side that has struggled for rhythm this season, this piece of brilliance provided a much-needed morale boost against the defending champions.

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Having missed the previous game due to illness, Nat Sciver-Brunt wasted no time in reclaiming her status as the engine of the MI batting unit. She walked out early after the dismissal of opener G Kamalini and proceeded to master the UPW bowling attack with a brilliant 65 off 43 balls. Her innings was a lesson in placement and power, featuring nine crisp boundaries and a massive six over long-on. Earlier, Amanjot Kaur provided a stable platform with a gritty 38 off 32 balls, allowing the middle order to play with freedom. Despite the loss of captain Harmanpreet (16) to a flighted delivery from Sobhana, Sciver-Brunt remained unfazed, taking charge of the scoring rate and reaching her fifty in just 32 deliveries.

The back end of the innings saw Nicola Carey join Sciver-Brunt in a crucial partnership that added late-over fireworks. Carey remained unbeaten on 32 off 20 balls*, targeting the square boundaries with precision and rotating the strike effectively. The Warriorz’ bowling unit, led by Shikha Pandey (1/25) and Sophie Ecclestone (1/26), initially kept the run rate in check with disciplined lines and lengths. However, the death overs proved difficult as MI exploited the gaps in the field. Pandey did provide some late drama, dismissing Sciver-Brunt with a deceptive full toss in the final over and executing a run-out on the final ball, but the damage was already done. Mumbai finished on 161, leaving the Warriorz with a steep task under the lights.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.