Lucknow, March 6 -- A fine half-century from Hayley Matthews and a magnificent five-wicket haul from Amelia Kerr were the highlights as Mumbai Indians (MI) cruised to a six-wicket win over UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at Lucknow on Thursday.

With this win, MI has climbed up to the second spot with four wins and two losses, giving them eight points, strengthening their playoff qualification prospects.

MI won the toss and opted to field first. Openers Grace Harris and Georgia Voll gave the hosts a fine start, stitching a 74-run stand in eight overs. Matthews got the crucial wicket of Grace for 28 in 25 balls, with three fours and a six.

Voll also cruised to her fifty in 29 balls, with 11 fours. However, Amelia ...