The 16th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will see UP Warriorz (UPW) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in what promises to be an exciting contest. The match is scheduled for March 6 at 7:30 PM IST at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Both teams have had a fluctuating campaign so far. UP Warriorz find themselves at the bottom of the points table, having secured just two wins from six games. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have fared slightly better with three wins from five matches, placing them at the third position. Coming off losses in their previous fixtures, both teams will be eager to get back to winning ways.
Squads:
UP Warriorz
Deepti Sharma (C), Uma Chetry (WK), Chinelle Henry, Poonam Khamnar, Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana
Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Akshita Maheshwari, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Sanskriti Gupta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, G Kamalini, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Yastika Bhatia
Players to watch out:
Kiran Navgire
A powerful striker, Kiran Navgire played a breathtaking 51 off 27 balls against Delhi Capitals and a quick 24 off 12 balls against RCB. However, she has struggled in her recent outings, managing just 1 run against MI and a duck against GG.
Grace Harris
After a slow start to the tournament with scores of 4, 12, and 2, Grace Harris found redemption with the ball, claiming a spectacular hat-trick against Delhi Capitals (4/15 in 2.3 overs). She regained her batting form against MI, smashing 45 off 26 balls, followed by a gritty 25-run knock against GG.
Amanjot Kaur
Returning from injury, Amanjot Kaur has made an immediate impact. She registered 1/17 against Gujarat Giants, followed by a match-winning all-round show against RCB, where she scored 34* off 27 balls and dismissed Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh and Georgia Wareham. Against DC, she remained unbeaten on 17(10) and took 1/12.
Hayley Matthews
A crucial all-rounder for MI, Hayley Matthews has delivered consistently with the ball, picking up 2/32 against DC and a match-winning 3/16 against GG. She also shone with the bat against UPW, scoring a solid 59 and contributing with 1/38 with the ball. Against DC, she added 22 off 25 balls to her tally.
Pitch:
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch offers an even contest between bat and ball. Spinners are expected to dominate, while batters will need patience and skill to score freely. The average first-innings total at this venue is 131, and teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first.
Weather:
Lucknow will witness clear skies, ensuring ideal playing conditions. The temperature will range between 29°C (max) and 13°C (min), with humidity around 41% and wind speeds of 18 kph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, Grace Harris, Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr, Chinelle Henry, Amanjot Kaur, Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail
Match details:
Date – March 6, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Broadcast – Live streaming on Jio Hotstar; Telecast on Star Sports Network
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