Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women, WPL, Today Match Prediction 18 March 2023

miw vs upw Match Prediction & Analysis

Mumbai Indians Women became the first team to qualify for the WPL Playoffs. They are undefeated so far in the competition and are firmly placed to finish at the No. 1 spot. They next take on the UP Warriorz Women, who are in 3rd place with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.196. With Royal Challengers Bangalore Women having registered their first win of the season, the Warriorz would be eager to confirm their playoff spot by handing the Mumbai Indians their first loss of the season.

 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Mumbai Indians Women Preview

Mumbai Indians Women can’t seem to do any wrong. They have won all their five matches and will be looking to extend their winning run.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (182 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 142) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (180 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 178.21) have been the team’s most consistent batters. Kaur seems to be coming to her best slowly, and in the previous game, produced a match-winning knock of 51 off 30 balls against the Gujarat Giants.

Openers Hayley Matthews (168 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 140) and Yastika Bhatia (150 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 122.76) have given the team regular good starts. 

Mumbai’s bowling star this season has been Saika Ishaque, who has taken 12 wickets at an economy of 5.66. West Indian all-rounder Hayley Matthews has made an impact with the ball as well, with her off-spin accounting for 10 wickets at an economy of 6.17. Amelia Kerr (8 wickets at 7.32) is a dependable spin option you can have in the team.

 

Mumbai Indians Women Predicted Playing XI:

Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Dhara Gujjar, Amelia Kerr, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque

Mumbai Indians Women Actual Playing XI:

Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Nakul Kalita, Hayley Matthews, Dhara Gujjar, Saiqa Ishaque, Natalie Sciver, Issy Wong, Harmanpreet Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Yastika Bhatia

UP Warriorz Women Preview

UP Warriorz Women are coming off a 5-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. They have now lost two back-to-games and need to get their campaign back on track. It won’t be easy against this Mumbai side, but the Warriorz can’t afford to get complacent now. While they are still relatively safe with 4 points and three games left to play, another couple of losses might make things tricky if Bangalore registers another win.

UP Warriorz would be banking on skipper Alyssa Healy to continue her fine form. The experienced Australian wicket-keeper batter has scored 186 runs so far in the season in 5 matches at a strike rate of almost 154. A top contribution from her in this game can prove to be the deal-breaker. 

Grace Harris has scored 105 runs in just 2 innings at an awesome strike rate of 181. The middle-order batter can turn things around, and UP would be hoping she can be the ace in their pack. Another batter to keep an eye out for is Tahlia McGrath (142 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 157.77).

UP’s bowling unit has revolved primarily around two women – left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (9 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 6.61) and off-spinner Deepti Sharma (7 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 7.84). The two spinners have regularly picked wickets and put pressure on the opposition batters.

 

UP Warriorz Women Predicted Playing XI:

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Devika Vaidya, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

UP Warriorz Women Actual Playing XI:

Grace Harris, Devika Vaidya, Anjali Sarwani, Deepti Sharma, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Alyssa Healy, Parshavi Chopra

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is a balanced one that stays true throughout. The ball comes on to the bat nicely, and the short boundaries mean that there will again be plenty of fours and sixes. Spinners will have a say in the middle overs once the surface becomes a little softer. But it’s unlikely to deteriorate much and will offer loads of runs to the batters.

The weather in Mumbai for the match will be clear, hot, and humid.

Venue Details

The average 1st innings score at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in the WPL is 155. The highest total posted here is 211-4 by Delhi Capitals Women against the UP Warriorz. The team batting first in this game should look to set a target of around 180 runs.

Toss: To Bowl

This is a venue that has heavily favored the chasing side in the WPL. Out of the 7 matches played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy this season, 5 have been won by the team chasing. The team winning the toss is almost certain to field first.