The defending Champions Mumbai Indians will look to continue their winning run as they face UP Warriorz to be played in Bengaluru on 28th February 2024. MI would be high on confidence proving too hot for Gujarat Giants.
Amelia Kerr and Shabnim Ismail were the pick of bowlers for Mumbai Indians restricting Gujarat Giants to just 126 for 9. MI captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with captains remaining not out while Kerr contributed with the bat also to help them win the match by 5 wickets. On the other hand, UP Warriorz struggled against Delhi Capitals as Shweta Sehrawat was the top scorer with 45 as they made a modest total. The bowling looked ordinary as they lost by 9 wickets, losing their 2nd successive match.
Match Details
Details– WPL 2024, MI vs UPW, Match 6
Venue– M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date and Time– 28th February 2024, 7.30 PM IST
Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai Indians faced each other thrice in last year’s WPL edition. MI has a 2-1 record over UP Warriorz. MI registered an emphatic 8-wicket win from the first match while UP Warriorz made strong comeback to win by 5 wickets with 3 balls to spare.
Mumbai Indians produced a dominating performance beating UP Warriorz in the eliminator to qualify for the finals.
Pitch Report
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru has provided support for the bowlers initially. Mumbai Indians utilized the conditions as Ismail created doubts in batters’ minds while UP Warriorz batters also struggled against Delhi Capitals bowlers against Kapp.
The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and chase down the target.
Mumbai Indians (MI) vs UPW Warriorz (UPW)- Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians
Hayley Mathews, Yastika Bhatia, Nat Sciver Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastkar, Amanjot Kaur, Sajveean Sanjana, Shabnim Ismail, Balakrishnan, Saika Ishaque.
UPW
Alyssa Healy (C, WK), Vrinda Dinesh, Tahila McGrath, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navagire, Poonam Khemnar, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Gouher Sultana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Fantasy Selection- MI vs UPW
Team 1– Hayley Mathews, Alyssa Healy (VC), Nat Sciver Brunt, Shweta Sehrawat, Kaur (C), Kiran Navagire, Amanjot Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saika Ishaque.
Team 2– Yastika Bhatia, Vrinda Dinesh, Nat Sciver Brunt (C), Tahila McGrath, Kaur, Grace Harris (VC), Pooja Vastkar, Poonam Khemnar, Sajveean Sanjana, Ecclestone, Ishaque.
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