The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to witness an exciting clash between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams have shown promising performances in the tournament so far. Mumbai Indians are currently in the second position on the points table with two wins out of three matches. They have a strong squad with key players like Nat Sciver-Brunt, who has been in excellent form, and Harmanpreet Kaur, who recently scored a crucial fifty. The team boast a powerful batting lineup with Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr, though they are yet to fully exploit their potential. The bowling attack is spearheaded by Shabnim Ismail, making them a formidable opponent.
UP Warriorz, on the other hand, have won two out of four matches, holding the third position on the points table. They are looking to build on their recent momentum after a thrilling super-over win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team has match-winners like Sophie Ecclestone, who delivered a standout performance in their last match, and Chinelle Henry, who led them to victory against Delhi Capitals. Tahlia McGrath is another explosive all-rounder who could make a significant impact. Despite struggling with consistency in batting, Warriorz have shown resilience with crucial wins. They will rely on their openers Kiran Navgire and Shweta Sehrawat to provide a solid start.
Match Details: Women’s Premier League 2025, Match 11
- Date and Time: February 26 – 02:00 pm GMT/ 07:30 pm IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is celebrated for its batting-friendly conditions, especially in T20 matches. The pitch provides a consistent bounce, enabling batters to execute their shots with confidence. The short boundaries of the stadium amplify scoring opportunities, frequently leading to high-scoring contests. Generally, teams batting first strive to accumulate over 180 runs, capitalizing on these favourable conditions. Although fast bowlers may receive some initial assistance, spinners tend to gain more traction as the game progresses and the pitch becomes drier. Consequently, teams typically opt to bat first after winning the toss to establish a robust target for their opponents.
MUM-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat
- All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Alana King
MUM-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Hayley Matthews (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
- Choice 2: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Kiran Navgire (vc)
MUM-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Poonam Khemnar, Anjali Sarvani,
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MUM-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 26, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Keerthana Balakrishnan, Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Akshita Maheshwari, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amandeep Kaur, G Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, and Parunika Sisodia.
UP Warriorz: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Alana King, Chamari Athapaththu, Arushi Goel, Poonam Khemnar, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
