Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For MI vs UPW WPL 2025 Match 16

Soumyajit Dutta

Ekana Cricket Stadium [Source: @ImTheBaljeet/X.com]Ekana Cricket Stadium [Source: @ImTheBaljeet/X.com]

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The Mumbai Indians Women are all set to face the UP Warriorz women in the upcoming March 6 match of the WPL 2025. The 16th match of the already mid-way league will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match promises thrilling fireworks and will start at 7:30 PM IST.

Mumbai Indians Women will aim to solidify their playoff chances as they prepare to face UP Warriorz Women in their upcoming WPL 2025 clash. With three wins in five matches, MI-W has showcased a balanced performance, supported by a positive net run rate of 0.166. However, they will look to bounce back from the defeat handed by DCW against UPW.

UP Warriorz Women have just two victories in six games and a concerning net run rate of -0.786. Their inconsistent form has been a setback and the upcoming match against Mumbai Indians Women offers an opportunity for redemption of their batting as well as bowling strength. 

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Stats In WPL 2025

Criterion
Data
Matches Played1
Matches Won Batting 1st1
Matches Won Batting 2nd0
Average 1st innings score186
Average 2nd innings score105

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report Today

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium typically favours spinners, offering a slow and low surface that allows them to extract significant turn and assistance. Batters are likely to face challenges in playing their shots smoothly on this track.

The only WPL match that has been played on this ground was between GGW and UPW where the highest score was 186 and the second innings saw a low total of 105, which implies that batting can be difficult in the second half. Hence, the toss-winning captain would like to bat first on this surface.

Players To Watch Out For At Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Nat Sciver-Brunt

  • Nat Sciver-Brunt's impressive form with the bat, scoring 272 runs at an average of 90.67 and a strike rate of 147.03, makes her a crucial asset for MIW. 
  • Her all-round capabilities were evident against UPW, where she scored a blazing 75 off 44 and took 3/18, showcasing her impact with both bat and ball. Sciver-Brunt's ability to dominate in pressure situations will be vital for Mumbai Indians Women.

Hayley Matthews

  • Hayley Matthews has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball, scoring 113 runs and picking up 7 wickets at an economy of 7.72. 
  • Her all-round performance against UPW, where she scored 59 off 50 and grabbed 1/38, highlights her capability to influence the game. Matthews' versatility and knack for breaking partnerships make her a key player for MIW.

Sophie Ecclestone

  • Sophie Ecclestone's accuracy and economy rate of 6.96 make her a significant threat for UPW in the spin-friendly conditions at Ekana. 
  • Her recent performance of 2/34 against GGW and a total of 6 wickets in the tournament underline her wicket-taking ability. Ecclestone's control in the middle overs can be a decisive factor for UP Warriorz Women.

P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shweta Sehrawat.