WPL 2025: MIW vs UPW Match Preview And Prediction

The Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025) has taken the cricket world by storm. Launched in 2023 by the BCCI, it’s now the go-to tournament for women’s cricket fans. With superstars like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Meg Lanning, and Ellyse Perry, the competition is fierce.

The 2025 season started on February 14, and the final showdown is set for March 15. Now, all eyes are on the 11th match—Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) vs UP Warriorz (UPW). Expect fireworks!

WPL 2025 MATCH DETAILS

• Match: 11th Match, Women’s Premier League 2025
• Date: 26th February 2025
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match Preview

Both teams are looking to climb the points table, making this a high-pressure game.

Current Standings

• Mumbai Indians (MIW): Played 3 – Won 2, Lost 1 (2nd place)
• UP Warriorz (UPW): Played 4 – Won 2, Lost 2 (3rd place)

The last time these two clashed, MIW dominated. They posted 160 runs and crushed UPW by 42 runs. Will history repeat itself? Or will UPW turn the tables?

Team Strengths

Mumbai Indians – Key Players to Watch

MIW boasts a balanced squad with powerful hitters and reliable bowlers.

• Batting Power: Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur
• All-Rounders: Amelia Kerr, Nat-Sciver Brunt, Hayley Matthews
• Bowling Attack: Shabnim Ismail, Akshita Maheshwari, Saika Ishaque

Why they can win: Their batting lineup is aggressive, and they have match-winning all-rounders.

UP Warriorz – Key Players to Watch

UPW has a mix of experience and young talent.

• Batting Power: Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris
• All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath
• Bowling Attack: Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Why they can win: Their spin attack is one of the best in the league.

Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Bangalore’s pitch is batting-friendly, but don’t rule out bowlers just yet.

What to Expect?

• True Bounce & Carry: Seamers get movement early on.
• Batting Paradise: Flat track helps big hitters score freely.
• Short Boundaries: More sixes, high totals expected.
• Spinners in Action: Pitch slows down later, favoring spin bowlers.
• Weather Impact: Dry conditions help batters; cloudy weather boosts pacers.

Key Player Stats & Probable XI

Mumbai Indians Women (MIW)

Probable XI: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Sanjeevan Sanjana, Amanjot Kaur, Kamini G, Purnika Sisodiya, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail.

Player Performance:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt: 179 runs, 4 wickets (3 matches)
• Hayley Matthews: 32 runs, 6 wickets (3 matches)
• Harmanpreet Kaur: 96 runs (3 matches)
• Amanjot Kaur: 4 wickets (3 matches)
• Shabnim Ismail: 3 wickets (3 matches)

UP Warriorz (UPW)

Probable XI: Grace Harris, Vrinda Dinesh, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Chenille Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Uma Chetry (wk), Saima Thakor, and Kranti Goud.

Player Performance:

• Kiran Navgire: 107 runs (4 matches)
• Deepti Sharma: 94 runs, 3 wickets (4 matches)
• Grace Harris: 26 runs, 6 wickets (4 matches)
• Sophie Ecclestone: 3 wickets (4 matches)
• Chenille Henry: 103 runs, 2 wickets (3 matches)

Match Prediction & Expectations

It is possible that the Mumbai Indian women will win this match.

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