Overview:
The pitch offers a perfect batting surface, with a flat layout that lets the ball come onto the bat nicely.
Mumbai Indians Women will face off against UP Warriorz Women in a crucial WPL 2026 encounter on January 15 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. The match, scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, holds extra importance as both teams are yet to find their rhythm this season.
The Mumbai Indians Women’s team is known for its well-rounded and aggressive squad in the Women’s Premier League. They excel at stepping up in high-stakes situations, consistently delivering match-winning performances. Their deep knowledge of DY Patil Stadium gives them an added advantage in their pursuit of success.
The UP Warriors Women’s team has displayed promising signs this season, but consistency remains a hurdle. To take on a powerhouse like Mumbai, they’ll need collective performances across the board, rather than depending on a handful of key players.
Pitch report
The pitch offers a perfect batting surface, with a flat layout that lets the ball come onto the bat nicely. Fast bowlers might get some initial swing, while spinners could benefit from a bit of turn. Given the excellent conditions for batting, a high-scoring game is anticipated.
MI-W vs UPW-W match details
| Fixture | MI-W vs UPW-W (Match N0:8) |
| Date | January 15, 2026 ( Thursday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Ground | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
MI-W vs UPW-W WPL head-to-head record
The head-to-head record favors Mumbai Indians Women, who have won five out of the seven meetings, while UP Warriorz Women have secured just two victories.
| Matches Played | UPW | MI | No Result |
| 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
MI-W vs UPW-W probable top performers
Watch out for key batter: Phoebe Litchfield
UP Warriorz Women’s Phoebe Litchfield has been in scintillating form with the bat this season, amassing 125 runs from recent outings at an impressive strike rate of 176.05. With 16 boundaries and six sixes, her aggressive play has put bowlers on the back foot, and her average of 41.66 underlines her consistency. Litchfield will be a key player to watch in this clash.
Watch out for key bowler: Amelia Kerr (MI-W)
Amelia Kerr has been in outstanding form for Mumbai Indians Women, taking 6 wickets in her last three matches. With her best bowling figures of 3/24, an average of 12.83, and an economy rate of 6.41, Kerr has proven herself to be a crucial asset with the ball. Her knack for delivering in pressure situations makes her a key player for MI-W in the upcoming match against UP Warriorz Women.
MI-W vs UPW-W Match Prediction
The Mumbai Indians Women’s team seems more balanced and in control at this stage of the competition. Although the UP Warriorz possess the ability to pose a challenge, they will need to deliver an almost perfect performance to stand a chance.
MI-W vs UPW-W: probable XIs
UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning(c), Deepti Sharma, Phoebe Litchfield, Chloe Tryon, Harleen Deol, Kiran Navgire, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shweta Sehrawat(w), Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Triveni Vasistha, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Poonam Khemnar, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta