UPW vs MIW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)

The analysis strongly points to a Mumbai Indians Women victory. This prediction is rooted in historical dominance and current form. Mumbai holds a clear 5-3 head-to-head advantage and boasts a significantly higher win rate (66.67%) over the past year compared to UP Warriorz (30%). While UPW won their first clash this season, Mumbai’s team is more settled with proven match-winners like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr, who topped the runs and wickets charts respectively last year. The Warriorz, despite the addition of Meg Lanning, will need a collective, flawless performance to overcome Mumbai’s all-round strength and experience in high-pressure games.

UPW vs MIW Head to Head

UPW vs MIW Teams Preview (Key Players to Watch)

UP Warriorz Women

UP Warriorz are a team in transition, looking to turn their fortunes around with strategic additions. The inclusion of legendary batter Meg Lanning at the top adds immense quality and stability to their batting. They rely heavily on all-rounder Deepti Sharma for balance and the world-class left-arm spin of Sophie Ecclestone to control the middle overs. To challenge Mumbai, they need their top order, including Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield, to fire collectively.

UPW Probable Playing XI-

Meg Lanning (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Harleen Deol, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Asha Sobhana.

Top Player to Watch– Sophie Ecclestone & Harleen Deol.

Mumbai Indians Women

Mumbai Indians walk in with confidence, boasting a core from their previous successful campaign. They are a balanced unit with no obvious weak links, led astutely by Harmanpreet Kaur. Their strength lies in all-round capabilities: Nat Sciver-Brunt provides stability and firepower with the bat, while Amelia Kerr leads a potent bowling attack with her wicket-taking leg-spin. The presence of pace from Shabnim Ismail and additional spin options makes them a formidable side.

MIW Probable Playing XI-

G Kamalini (WK), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Sajana Sajeevan, Sanskriti Gupta, Nicola Carey, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vashistha.

Top Player to Watch- Nat Sciver-Brunt & Sajana Sajeevan.

UPW vs MIW Weather & Pitch Report

The surface at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy is balanced and sporting. It offers consistent pace and bounce, allowing batters to play shots once set. Seamers get initial swing and carry, while spinners come into play as the pitch slows in the middle overs. The average first-innings score is 165-168, with short square boundaries often leading to high-scoring games. Historically, chasing teams have had more success here.

Conditions in Navi Mumbai are expected to be clear and warm, typical for January, ideal for an uninterrupted afternoon match.

UPW vs MIW Dream11 Team

• Wicket-keeper: G Kamalini
• Batter: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur, Phoebe Litchfield
• All-rounder: Amelia Kerr, Deepti Sharma
• Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Shikha Pandey

Pro Tip: For fantasy contests, platforms like Dream11 offer free team creation for users outside India. In what promises to be a high-scoring game, prioritize in-form batters and all-rounders. Always finalize your team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts (around 07:00 PM IST).

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