WPL Match Prediction | Women’s Premier League 2025 | UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women | Match 16 | Mar 06 – Can UP-W win against the 3rd place MI-W? 

UPW-W vs MI-W Match Analysis

UP Warriorz Women and Mumbai Indians Women will play each other in the WPL, 2025 16th game on March 06, 2025, at 08:00 PM BST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 

UP Warriorz Women have dropped to the bottom of the standings following a crushing defeat to Gujarat. Their disappointing tournament run has left them with a tough challenge, requiring a drastic turnaround to get back on track.

Mumbai Indians Women comfortably hold third place, boasting three wins and two losses ahead of this clash. They enter the match with a psychological edge, aiming to build on their solid performance in the tournament.

UPW-W vs MI-W Team Preview & Squads

UP Warriorz Women 

UP Warriorz Women aimed to recover from their recent loss to Mumbai Indians, but their struggles worsened with an 81-run defeat against Gujarat Giants Women. Chasing a target of 186, they were bowled out for just 105, dropping their net run rate to -0.786. With only two matches left, they face a steep challenge to revive their season.

Chinelle Henry has been their standout batter, amassing 138 runs in five innings at an outstanding strike rate 209. Shweta Sehrawat and Kiran Navgire have also been reliable, each surpassing 100 runs this season while maintaining strong strike rates.

On the bowling front of UP-W, Grace Harris and Sophie Ecclestone have led the attack, both securing six wickets so far. Deepti Sharma and Kranti Goud have also played key roles, each claiming five wickets. Their ability to adapt to the conditions will be crucial if UP hopes to turn their fortunes around in the remaining matches.

UP Warriorz Women Squads

UP Warriorz Women Squads

Uma Chetry, Sophie Ecclestone, Alyssa Healy, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Anjali Sarvani, Poonam Khemnar, Kranti Goud, Kiran Navgire, Alana King, Chinelle Henry, Gouher Sultana, Saima Thakor, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Arushi Goel, Shweta Sehrawat, Tahlia McGrath, Dinesh Vrinda. 

Mumbai Indians Women 

Mumbai Indians Women have experienced a mixed season, securing three wins while suffering two defeats. After an early setback, they rebounded with three consecutive victories, appearing to gain momentum. However, a heavy 9-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals Women stalled their progress, denting their net run rate. With three matches remaining in the league stage, they remain in a strong position to clinch a playoff spot.

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been MI-W’s standout batter, amassing 272 runs in five innings at an impressive strike rate of 147. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has provided solid support, scoring 122 runs at a striking rate of 154. Hayley Matthews has also contributed at the top of the order, tallying 113 runs across five innings with a strike rate of 106.

Matthews has been just as effective with the ball, claiming seven wickets while maintaining an economy of 7.72. Sciver-Brunt has equaled her wicket tally, conceding runs at 8.27 per over. Jon Hinrichsen, Shabnim Ismail, and Amelia Kerr have delivered consistent performances, and their form will be crucial in the upcoming matches.

Mumbai Indians Women Squads

Mumbai Indians Women Squads

Amandeep Kaur, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Saika Ishaque, Sanskriti Gupta, Jintimani Kalita, Sajeevan Sajana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Parunika Sisodia, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Akshita Maheshwari, Sathyamoorthy Keerthana.

UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women outfield report 

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

After batting first in the season’s opening game at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Giants defeated Women UP Warriorz Women by an overwhelming 81 runs. Both captains will probably be tempted to bat first in this game as a result of this outcome.

According to the weather forecast, Lucknow should have a clear, pleasant evening with little chance of rain stopping play.

A real surface that becomes more and more slow as night falls is what the Ekana pitch in Lucknow promises. Under the stadium lights, there will be a swing in the early overs, with spinners getting a significant bite from the uneven surface.

UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 matches, MI-W won 3 and UP-W won 2.

UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that the Mumbai Indians Women have a 54% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.