Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Meg Lanning Named UP Warriorz Captain for WPL 2026
Meg Lanning, a famous Australian cricket player, has been chosen to be the new captain of the UP Warriorz team for the Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2026.
The WPL is a big cricket tournament for women that will be held in January and February 2026 in two cities in India: Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
Meg Lanning is very experienced and has won many titles with her national team.
She was bought by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.9 crore in the WPL auction.
She is excited to lead her new team and hopes to win the tournament.
Meg has played in the WPL before with Delhi Capitals and has scored a lot of runs.
She is known for being a great leader and player.
Meg Lanning appointed as the new captain of UP Warriorz for WPL 2026.
The WPL 2026 tournament will be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
Lanning was signed for Rs 1.9 crore at the 2026 WPL Auction.
She has a successful cricket career, including two ICC Women’s Cricket World Cups and five ICC Women’s T20 World Cup titles with Australia.
Lanning previously led Delhi Capitals to three consecutive WPL finals but finished as runners-up each time.
- Who
- Meg Lanning, Australian cricket star and former captain
- What
- Appointment as captain of UP Warriorz for WPL 2026
- When
- Announced on January 4, 2026, for the tournament starting January 9, 2026
- Where
- Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, India
- Why
- To lead the UP Warriorz team in the upcoming WPL season
UP Warriorz
Delhi Capitals
Meg Lanning's Leadership
UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz believes Meg Lanning's experience, calmness, and leadership skills will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming WPL season.
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals had Lanning as captain for three seasons, leading them to three consecutive finals but finishing as runners-up each time.
- Player
- Meg Lanning
- Team
- UP Warriorz
- Tournament
- Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026
- Tournament Dates
- January 9, 2026 - February 5, 2026
- Tournament Venues
- Navi Mumbai and Vadodara
- Player's Contract
- Rs 1.9 crore
- Player's WPL Matches
- 27
- Player's WPL Runs
- 952
- Player's WPL Strike Rate
- 127.10
- Player's WPL Half-Centuries
- 9
Sources
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