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WPL 2026: Struggling UP Warriorz lock horns with high-flying MI
UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians are ready to cross swords in the eighth match of the ongoing WPL 2026 encounter, scheduled to be played on Thursday in Navi Mumbai. Both sides head into the contest from contrasting positions on the points table. On one hand, UP Warriorz are still searching for a win, and on the other, Mumbai Indians are brimming with confidence with two wins in three games.
Warriorz remain at the bottom of the points table following three consecutive losses. However, there have been encouraging signs, particularly at the top of the order. Phoebe Litchfield and Meg Lanning have given the side powerful starts, but their middle order has not been able to capitalise on those starts. Explosive batter Kiran Navgire has yet to bombard as she continues to search for rhythm. Harleen Deol is another batter who has struggled to perform decisively.
With the ball as well, UP Warriorz have found it difficult to dictate terms during crucial phases of the game. Despite having the likes of Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma, the unit has lacked consistency. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, appear settled. Having two wins from three matches, they have largely dominated the tournament. They will only look to maintain momentum and further complicate things for UP Warriorz.
Head-to-head
Matches - 7
MI-W won - 5
UP-W won - 2
Mumbai Indians possible XI: G Kamalini (wk), Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Triveni Vasistha
UP Warriorz possible XI: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
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