Match Preview: UPW vs MI, March 6, 2025
The UP Warriorz (UPW) are in a do-or-die situation as they take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 16th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With just four points from six games and the worst net run rate in the tournament, another loss could push them to the brink of elimination.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have fared better, sitting at six points from five matches. However, their top-order struggles remain a concern, with Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews failing to provide solid starts.
Key Players to Watch:
- Chinelle Henry (UPW): Despite being a late inclusion, Henry has been UPW’s standout performer, scoring 138 runs at a strike rate of 209.09.
- Amelia Kerr (MI): After a stellar first two seasons, Kerr is struggling this year with just 47 runs in four innings.
Probable Playing XIs:
- UP Warriorz: Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Georgia Voll, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (C), Shweta Sehrawat, Uma Chetry (WK), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Kranti Goud.
- Mumbai Indians: Yastika Bhatia (WK), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, S Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Saika Ishaque/Sanskriti Gupta, Jintimani Kalita, Shabnim Ismail.
Stats & Trivia:
- Teams chasing have won 13 out of 15 games this season.
- Sciver-Brunt is MI’s top scorer and joint-highest wicket-taker.
- UPW have no player in the top five for runs or wickets in WPL 2025.
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