The Mussoorie Queens and Dehradun Warriors have advanced to the final of the 2026 Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) women’s competition. Both teams secured their spots by finishing as the top two in the league stage, showcasing strong performances throughout the tournament.
Mussoorie Queens topped the standings with a 100 per cent winning record, securing victories in all their league matches, while Dehradun Warriors finished second with two wins from three matches. The two sides will now face each other in the summit clash of the third edition of the UPL 2026 on Thursday. Bageshwar Aerial struggled to build momentum and managed to post 98/9 in their 20 overs. Chasing 99 for victory, Dehradun Warriors kept their composure despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Neelam Bharadwaj led the chase with a fine 48 off 39 balls, guiding her side towards the target. Dehradun Warriors eventually reached 99/6 in 18.1 overs to secure a four-wicket victory. The Queens posted 88/9 in 20 overs, setting Pithoragarh a target of 89. Pithoragarh Hurricanes found the Mussoorie bowling attack difficult to negotiate and were restricted to 65/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Mussoorie Queens therefore secured a 23-run victory in a disciplined bowling performance. Dehradun Warriors Beat Bageshwar Aerial In the first match of the day, Dehradun Warriors won the toss and opted to bowl first against Bageshwar Aerial. Mussoorie Queens Beat Pithoragarh Hurricanes In the second match, Mussoorie Queens won the toss and elected to bat first against Pithoragarh Hurricanes.
Bharadwaj’s match-winning knock earned her the Player of the Match award. On Wednesday, Dehradun Warriors and Mussoorie Queens registering victories in the women’s competition.
