Mumbai Indians Women will be eyeing their fourth win of the tournament as they take on UP Warriorz in match number 8 of Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) on Thursday. MIW, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, are currently placed second on the points table. After losing to RCBW in the tournament opener, MIW have bounced back with two consecutive wins. UPW, on the other hand, have lost three out of three games that they have played so far.
MI-W vs UPW-W: Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women, Match 8
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Match Preview
Mumbai Indians Women have shown exactly why they are the defending champions. After a narrow opening-day loss, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has bounced back with two clinical victories against Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants. Skipper Harmanpreet is in the form of her life, currently holding the Orange Cap with 165 runs at an incredible average of 165.00. The return of Hayley Matthews and the consistency of Amelia Kerr make them the team to beat.
UP Warriorz, on the other hand, are facing a crisis. Under new captain Meg Lanning, the team has lost all three of their matches so far. While Phoebe Litchfield has been a bright spark in the batting department, the Indian domestic core and the bowling unit—led by a struggling Sophie Ecclestone—have yet to fire in unison. With back-to-back games and the pressure of a winless streak, the Warriorz face a “herculean” task tonight.
MI-W vs UPW-W: Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai has historically dominated this rivalry.
- Matches Played: 7
- MI-W Won: 5
- UPW-W Won: 2
Pitch Report
The DY Patil Stadium has traditionally been a batting paradise. However, with multiple matches already played at the venue, the surface is starting to show signs of wear, offering some assistance to spinners in the middle overs. A score of 170-180 is expected to be competitive. Interestingly, the team chasing has won a significant majority of games here this season.
Probable Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians Women: G Kamalini (wk), Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt/Nicola Carey, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sanskriti Gupta.
UP Warriorz Women: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud.
MI-W vs UPW-W: Who will win today’s match?
Mumbai Indians enter this contest as heavy favorites. Their top order is firing, their bowling attack is balanced, and they have the psychological edge over UPW. While the Warriorz have individual match-winners like Lanning and Ecclestone, they haven’t functioned as a cohesive unit.
Prediction: Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) to win Match 8 of WPL 2026.
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