The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues to produce compelling contests, and Match 10 brings a timely rematch as Mumbai Indians Women take on UP Warriorz Women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
This is the reverse fixture of their recent meeting, where UP Warriorz stunned the defending champions with a confident chase. With UPW buoyed by momentum and MI keen to reassert control through their bowling depth, the mid-league clash carries clear stakes for both sides.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Start Time: 3:00 PM IST
- Fixture Slot: Second match of the WPL 2026 double-header
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Network and JioHotstar
Current Form Guide
Mumbai have shown flashes of dominance this season but remain inconsistent at the top of the order. Currently placed second with two wins and two losses, MI’s campaign includes authoritative victories over Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants. However, their powerplay batting has been a concern, with a run rate hovering around 6.54, among the weakest in the league.
The recent defeat to UPW exposed vulnerabilities early in the innings, placing additional pressure on the middle order. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, MI will look to leverage their experienced overseas core and restore balance between bat and ball.
UPW finally opened their account after three straight defeats, registering a morale-boosting seven-wicket win over MI in Match 8. The chase was anchored by Harleen Deol with an unbeaten 64, restoring belief in a line-up that had struggled for rhythm. Captain Meg Lanning has instilled composure, though batting consistency—particularly through the middle overs—remains a work in progress. A second consecutive win over MI would significantly lift UPW from the lower half of the table.
Players to Watch
Mumbai Indians Women
- Harmanpreet Kaur: In blistering form with 181 runs at a strike rate of 160.18, including two half-centuries. Her middle-order aggression and tactical calls remain central to MI’s prospects.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: A proven match-winner, Sciver-Brunt has contributed 139 runs at SR 151.09 and taken five wickets in three matches, offering MI balance across phases.
- Amelia Kerr: Yet to fully hit her stride with bat or ball this season, but remains MI’s most potent spin option in the middle overs.
UP Warriorz Women
- Harleen Deol: The match-winner from the last clash, her ability to rotate strike before accelerating late could again be decisive in afternoon conditions.
- Phoebe Litchfield: An explosive top-order presence capable of seizing the initiative early and reshaping the innings.
- Deepti Sharma: Among the most reliable all-rounders in the women’s game, providing control with economical spin and stability with the bat.
Head-to-Head and Venue Trends
Historically, MI have dominated the matchup, but UPW’s recent victory has narrowed the gap and reinforced the belief that MI’s bowling depth can be challenged if the top order clicks.
Venue insights: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy (WPL):
- Balanced surface assisting both pacers and spinners
- Average first-innings scores have trended upward (170–180) in recent WPL games
- Early wickets in the powerplay often dictate momentum; seamers have been marginally more effective than spinners
Key Stats and Match Insights
- MI lead the tournament in total wickets taken, nearly double UPW’s tally in earlier games.
- UPW’s previous win highlighted improved finishing, with Harleen sealing the chase efficiently.
- MI’s top-order fragility contrasts with UPW’s growing middle-order resilience during chases.
Probable XIs
Mumbai Indians Women: Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Triveni Vasistha
UP Warriorz Women: Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire / G Trisha, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
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UP Warriorz enter Match 10 with renewed confidence after their breakthrough win, but Mumbai Indians’ depth and championship pedigree still make them slight favourites. If MI address their powerplay issues and strike early with the ball, they should control the contest.
However, another strong platform from Lanning and Harleen could see UPW threaten a second straight upset. With playoff implications already emerging, this promises to be a pivotal and potentially high-scoring afternoon in WPL 2026.
