WPL Preview | UP Warriorz seek first win of season against resurgent Mumbai Indians on their home turf

The match will be another episode between two teams that know each other well from previous WPL seasons. One side approaches the match with a steady balance between run-scoring and innings control, while the other struggles to maintain momentum after the powerplay. The Navigator Mumbai venue has already hosted several matches this season, which reduces the element of uncertainty. A win here could significantly affect the standings in the middle of the table.

Form Guide

The Mumbai Indians-W team has been in consistent form over the past few weeks. In recent matches, they have confidently defended their totals and effectively utilized their batting depth in pursuit. Wins by large margins indicate good innings management and discipline in bowling. Even in their only defeat during this stretch, the team remained competitive until the final overs.

The UP Warriorz-W team is not in such good form. In recent games, they have had problems both in scoring runs in the first innings and in defending their target. Frequent defeats with a large number of wickets lost indicate difficulties in the middle overs. Their only victory during this period was achieved through tight play, but they were unable to build on this success.

Mumbai Indians-W: W W L W W

UP Warriorz-W: L W L L L

Mumbai Indians-W vs UP Warriorz-W Head-to-Head

The Mumbai Indians-W had the upper hand in head-to-head matches. The team more often won key moments in matches and adapted better to the conditions. The UP Warriorz-W managed to put up a fight, but in the long run, their opponents had the advantage. 

Mumbai Indians-W 5-2 UP Warriorz-W

Pitch and Weather

The match will be held at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. This arena is known for its relatively even surface. The pitch traditionally offers good conditions for batting in the second half of the innings, when the ball is easier to hit. Dry weather with no precipitation is expected in Navi Mumbai in January, with temperatures around 22-26°C. In such conditions, captains often prefer to start with bowling in order to take advantage of a fresher ball and more predictable pitch conditions.

Team News

Mumbai Indians-W are approaching the match without any serious losses. The team is maintaining its usual lineup structure with an emphasis on all-rounders and depth in the batting line-up. Only tactical changes are likely, depending on the result of the draw.

UP Warriorz-W continue to search for the optimal team composition. After a series of defeats, there may be changes in the middle order and bowling. The team will seek to strengthen control in the middle of the innings and reduce the number of early wicket losses.

Mumbai Indians-W (Probable XI): Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), S Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskrithi Gupta, Triveni Vasistha

UP Warriorz-W (Probable XI): Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey

Broadcasting Platforms

The match will be available to watch on digital platforms broadcasting the Women's Premier League, as well as through the tournament's official live score services and streaming apps.