WPL 2024 UP-W vs MUM-W: Match 14 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
UP-W vs MUM-W, WPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 14th Match (Source: x.com)
Matches are coming thick and fast in the second edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2024). In the 14th match of the tournament, the UP Warriorz (UP-W) will be playing against the Mumbai Indians (MUM-W). The game will take place at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi on the 7th of March at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top fantasy predictions, tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
UP-W vs MUM-W Head-to-head Stats
The two teams have played four games against each other in the tournament. The spoils are evenly shared between the two teams, as UP and Mumbai have won two games each.
In the previous meeting between the two teams, the UP Warriorz won the toss and invited the Mumbai Indians to bat first. The Mumbai-based franchise posted a total of 161/6 in their 20 overs. In the chase, Kiran Navgire played an explosive knock of 57 runs off 31 balls, setting the team in the hunt. The game was sealed by the composed batting of Grace Harris (38 off 17) and Deepti Sharma (27 off 20), as the Warriorz won the match by seven wickets with 21 balls remaining.
| Matches | UP Warrirorz Won | Mumbai Indians Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
UP-W vs MUM-W Pitch Report
The wicket at the Arun Jaitely Stadium has been a flat one so far. The batters will enjoy the surface. The team winning the toss might look to bat first and post a mammoth total on the board. However, going by the general tend, the skipper winning the coin flip might also look to field first.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Ground Stats (WPL 2024)
Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 0
Average first innings total: 196
Average second innings total: 172
Highest total recorded: 199/5 by Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Lowest total recorded: 163/8 by Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals
Fantasy Value from the Pitch Report
- The wicket will be good for batting. The batters will enjoy the surface and will get full value for their shots. Impactful big hitters will be good picks for the game.
- The wicket seems to slow down during the second innings. Therefore, spinners and death bowlers who can use their variety cleverly from the team defending total will be great picks.
UP-W vs MUM-W Fantasy Cricket Tips
Scenario: UP Warriorz Heavy Fantasy XI
- Grace Harris has been impactful with the bat for her team in the tournament. She can also be useful with the ball and will be a prime choice for the game.
- Sophie Ecclestone has been efficient with the ball for the team. She is picking up regular wickets and will be a must-pick for the game.
Scenario: Mumbai Indians Heavy Fantasy XI
- Amelia Kerr has been the best performer for the team. She has performed for them with both the bat and the ball. Kerr should be a must-pick for the game.
- Shabnim Ismail has been the best weapon for the Mumbai Indians in the tournament. She is picking up regular wickets with the new ball and will be an excellent choice for the match.
UP-W vs MUM-W Winner Predictions
Warriorz and MI are coming into this game on the back of a defeat. They will be eager to win this game and get their campaign back on track. It will be a very close competition between the two teams; however, Mumbai Indians might emerge as the winners in this game.
UP-W vs MUM-W Top Player Picks
Grace Harris (UP-W)
The Aussie all-rounder has scored 158 runs and picked up two wickets in five matches. She can impact the match with her all-round abilities. Given her underperformance in the last game, Harris will also be eager to leave an impact in this match.
Alyssa Healy looked in prime touch with the bat in the last game (Source: x.com)
Alyssa Healy (UP-W)
The Australian skipper has not been in the best of forms in the tournament. However, Alyssa Healy looked good with the bat in the last game and will be looking to continue the momentum in this game.
Amelia Kerr (MUM-W)
The Kiwi all-rounder has been the premium performer for the team in the tournament. Amelia Kerr has contributed for them with both the bat and the ball. Although she has not been at her best in the last couple of matches, Kerr's all-round abilities make her a good choice for the game.
Shabnim Ismail has been lethal with the new ball (Source: x.com)
Shabnim Islmail (MUM-W)
The South African speedster has been lethal with the new ball in the tournament. Shabnim Ismail, with her wicket-taking abilities, will be a prime pick for the game.
UP-W vs MUM-W Differential Picks
Kiran Navgire (UP-W)
The Indian aggressive batter took the game away from the Mumbai Indians with her explosive batting in the last match against the same opponents. However, she has not delivered since then and might be ignored by many fantasy users. Thus, Navgire will be a differential choice for the game.
Hayley Matthews (MUM-W)
The West Indian all-rounder got a great start in the last game. But she failed to make it big, but Matthews has the form with her and might be the game-changing choice for the match.
UP-W vs MUM-W Fantasy Expert Advice
The wicket will favour the batters, but given the strength of the two teams lie in the all-rounder section, a 2-2-4-3 or a 1-3-5-2 combination will be ideal for the game.
UP-W vs MUM-W Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Yastika Bhatia, Alyssa Healy
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Shewta Sehrawat
All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Grace Harris
Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Sophie Ecclestone
Captain: Amelia Kerr
Vice-captain: Shabnim Ismail
UP-Warriorz: 5 Players; Mumbai Indians: 6 Players
UP-W vs MUM-W Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat
All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris
Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail, Sophie Ecclestone
Captain: Grace Harris
Vice-captain: Chamari Athapaththu
UP Warriorz: 6 Players; Mumbai Indians: 5 Players
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