UPW vs MI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's WPL 2025 Match 16 Between UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians?

UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians (Source: @wplt20/X.com)

It's getting intense in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, where UP Warriorz Women (UPW) are going to face the Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in the 16th match to be played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. This exciting encounter will be played on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, from 7:30 PM IST.

The UP Warriorz Women, led by Deepti Sharma, are currently at the bottom of the table with just four points in the tally from six games. They have lost four and won only two games, while the most concerning thing for them is their net run rate of -0.786. They had to endure defeats against the MI side and Gujarat Giants Women in their last two matches and will now be hoping to turn their fortunes in this clash.

The Mumbai Indians Women, on the other hand, are also coming off a loss against the Delhi Capitals side, as they faced a massive defeat by nine wickets while losing out with 5.3 overs remaining. The MI team started off their campaign with a loss against the Capitals and won three consecutive games following that to attain six points on the table after completing five matches while having an NRR of +0.166.

Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report: How Will The Surface Behave

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is generally a batting-first surface. In the 15 T20 Women's matches played here, 10 have won the game while defending the target. Taking the example of the previous game, where Gujarat Giants defended 186 with ease, is a great example.

The venue generally favours the spinners, while pacers got support in the last game here, especially in the second innings under lights, where batting became way too tricky. Therefore, the side winning the toss will likely bat first at this venue.

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UPW-W vs MI-W: Predicted Top Picks With Player Stats

UPW-W vs MI-W: Predicted Game Changers

Chinelle Henry

UP Warriorz's Chinelle Henry has been their lone ranger in this WPL 2025. The West Indian all-rounder, who has featured in five matches so far, has struck 138 runs at an average of 34.50 while striking at a marvellous 209.09. At the same time, she has grabbed three wickets in those matches so far.

Talking about Henry, she came in as a replacement for the skipper Alyssa Healy and made an immediate impact with an unbelievable 62* knock against Delhi Capitals off just 23 deliveries, batting at eighth position, as she helped her side to gather their first win of the season. The all-rounder bats lower the order, making her a valuable asset for any side, as she is one of the most explosive batters in the death overs.

Nat Sciver-Brunt

MI Women's English import Nat Sciver-Brunt has been one of the finest performers for them in all the Women's Premier League editions. The all-rounder, who has featured in five matches for MI this season, has struck 272 runs at an unbelievable average of 90.66, while her strike rate has been phenomenal at 147.08.

Also, with the ball, she is the joint highest wicket-taker for them with seven wickets at an economy of 8.27, providing the side with necessary breakthroughs whenever required. Nat has scored most of the runs for the MI Women while also picking up the joint-highest wickets for them this season alongside Hayley Matthews, which is why she is expected to put out another match-changing performance in this encounter.

UPW-W vs MI-W: Match Prediction

Predicted Scores

1st Inning: 140-150
2nd Inning: 120-130

Predicted winner: The side batting first will have a significant chance of defending their score at this venue, per the Women's cricket record. On the other hand, if we look at the sides, Mumbai Indians Women look better equipped to get past UP Warriorz Women in this high-profile contest.

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