Navi Mumbai, Jan. 15 -- Following his side's win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar hailed Indian batter Harleen Deol's "team first" approach and his team's culture.

After being retired out for a 36-ball 47 in the last match, Harleen, who had endured a tough start to the competition, finally stamped her authority with a 39-ball 64* laced with 12 fours, helping UPW chase down 162 in 18.1 overs and outshining Nat Sciver Brunt's 43-ball 65 for MI.

Speaking about Harleen's approach and growth, Head Coach Nayar said, as per a press release during the post-match presser: "For Harleen, it has always been about the team first and herself second, and that belief has stayed strong within this group...