MI-W will take on UP-W in Match 11. [Source - WPL/x.com]
On Wednesday, Mumbai Indians will be up against UP Warriorz for the Match 11 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The much awaited contest will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Mumbai Indians must be boasting with confidence after beating RCB in a last-over thriller in front of their home crowd. They are currently placed second in the points table with two wins in three games and will be looking to go top of the table in what can be three back to back wins for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side.
On the other hand, UP Warriorz, who lost their first two games of the season, have found their form back at the right time and won two back to back games. As a result, they are placed third in the points table with 4 points and will be hoping to continue their winning momentum to make it three wins in a row.
MI-W Vs UP-W: Historical Overview In WPL
Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz have come up against each other in a total of five matches since their first encounter back in 2023. Out of these five games, MI has emerged victorious on three occasions with UP Warriorz finishing on the winning side twice.
Additionally, last time these two sides played each other at M. Chinnaswamy, UP Warriorz got the better of them and will be looking to replicate the same this time as well.
Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz Playing XIs In Last Match
Mumbai Indians’ playing XI in last match
Yastika Bhatia (WK), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), G Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail and Parunika Sisodia.
UP Warriorz’ playing XI in last match
Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (C), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Uma Chetry (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor and Kranti Goud.
Top Run-Scorers in MI-W Vs UP-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Nat Sciver-Brunt - 186 runs
Nat Sciver-Brunt is the highest run-scorer against UP Warriorz in this fixture. In a total of five encounters against the UP franchise, the English all-rounder has 186 runs at an average of 62 and strike-rate of 152.46 across two seasons.
Kiran Navgire - 136 runs
Kiran Navgire is the second in the list of batters with most runs in this fixture between the Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz. The explosive top-order batter has amassed 136 runs against the 2023 champions at an average of 27.20 and strike-rate of 141.67.
Hayley Matthews - 132 runs
Hayley Matthews finds herself third in this list as she has been a consistent performer at the top of the order for blue and gold. And when it comes to UP Warriorz, the Barbardian has managed 132 runs in five games at an average of 26.40 and a strike-rate of 107.32.
Top Wicket-Takers In MI-W Vs UP-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Saika Ishaque - 8 wickets
The young star spinner Saika Ishaque has been the star with the ball for MI against UP Warriorz. In two seasons, the left-arm spinner has 8 wickets at an average of 15.38 and an excellent strike-rate of 12.50 against the UP franchise.
Sophie Ecclestone - 7 wickets
Sophie Ecclestone is one of the biggest match winners in this UP Warriorz side. Her abilities to contribute both with the ball and bat sets her apart. Against Mumbai Indians, the star-all-rounder has 7 wickets at an average of 19.86 in a total of five matches.
Amelia Kerr - 5 wickets
Amelia Kerr has been one of the top wicket-takers for Mumbai Indians in their short WPL history. And it's no different story against UP Warriorz against whom she has 5 wickets at an average of 27.40 in five outings.
MI-W Vs UP-W Key Stats
Mumbai Indians’ Key Records
- Amanjot Kaur scored a match-winning 34 off 27 and took 3 wickets in MI’s last encounter in Bengaluru.
- Mumbai Indians has been the most successful bowling team in the powerplay in this year's WPL - 8 wickets, 17.75 average and 13.50 strike-rate.
- Amelia Kerr has a strike-rate of 149.21 while scoring 94 runs against UP Warriorz in WPL.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt is yet to get out inside the powerplay this season and has been an unstoppable force, striking at 155.32.
- Hayley Matthews has taken a wicket (6 in 3 games) every 12th delivery in this WPL season.
- Harmanpreet Kaur in WPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium - 151 runs, 75.50 average, including 2 50s.
UP Warriorz’ Key Records
- Kiran Navgire has been the most successful batter in powerplay so far in this tournament, scoring 100 runs at a strike-rate of 169.49.
- UP Warriorz has been the worst batting side during the middle overs this season - 19 dismissals (highest amongst teams) and 110.83 strike rate.
- Chinelle Henry has a strike-rate of 234.09, scoring 103 runs with the bat this season.
- Tahlia McGrath has been a big let down as she is averaging 6.25 with the bat in four matches she has played and all four dismissals have came against spin bowlers.
- Sophie Ecclestone vs Hayley Matthews in WPL - 4 innings, 8 runs, 2 dismissals and 40 strike-rate.
Records Which Could Be Broken In MI-W Vs UP-W
- Sophie Ecclestone is 5 wickets away from becoming the first England player to complete 100 wickets in franchise league cricket.
- If Harmanpreet Kaur scores a half-century here she will be the player with joint highest 50+ score in WPL history.