WPL 2026 : Harleen Deol produces a ‘magic moment’ with a stunning catch to remove Nicola Carey during UPW vs MI game

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In a breathtaking display of athleticism during Match 10 of WPL 2026, Harleen Deol produced the most sensational play of the tournament to dismiss Nicola Carey. As the Mumbai Indians attempted to rebuild their innings, Deol’s ‘magic moment’ at the DY Patil Stadium reminded the world why she is considered one of India’s most elite fielders. This dismissal was the definitive turning point for the UP Warriorz, effectively breaking the back of the MI chase and silencing the blue-clad supporters. By removing the dangerous Carey, Harleen not only anchored the fielding unit but also provided a masterclass in high-pressure catching.

The spectacular dismissal of Carey in the 10th over was a testament to the tactical discipline of Deepti Sharma and the sheer hustle of Harleen Deol. Deepti delivered a tantalizing, flighted ball wide of the off-stump, baiting Carey into an expansive slog-sweep that she couldn’t quite reach. The ball caught the toe-end of the bat, spiraling high into the evening sky toward the mid-on region. Harleen, sensing the opportunity, immediately turned her back to the pitch and began a frantic, 15-yard retreat, tracking the ball’s dipping trajectory over her shoulder with predatory focus.

Just as the ball threatened to fall beyond her reach, she executed a perfectly timed vertical leap, plucking the ball out of the air while at full tilt. Her momentum carried her backward, but she showed remarkable body control to tuck her elbows and roll safely onto the turf, ensuring the ball stayed firmly in her grasp. For the debutants in the squad watching from the boundary, it was a vivid lesson in the ‘back-to-the-ball’ catching technique, proving that no chance is dead if the fielder has the courage to chase it. This ‘blinder’ effectively left Mumbai reeling at 57/4, robbing them of their primary anchor and ensuring the Warriorz remained in total control of the contest.

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In Match 10 of WPL 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium, the UP Warriorz have firmly asserted their dominance, setting a massive target of 188 for the Mumbai Indians. Fueled by a vintage 70 from Meg Lanning and a quickfire 61 from Phoebe Litchfield, the Warriorz capitalized on a lightning-fast outfield to post 187/8. Despite a late-innings fightback from Mumbai’s bowlers, specifically Nat Sciver-Brunt who picked up two wickets in two balls in the 19th over, the damage was largely done in the first half. In reply, Mumbai has struggled to keep pace with the soaring required run rate, currently sitting at 133/5 after 16.5 overs. With 55 runs required off just 19 balls, the defending champions are under immense pressure to find the boundary in every remaining delivery to keep their hopes of a season double alive.

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