Who’s Playing
Match: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 7:30 PM IST
What to Expect: Two In-Form Teams Collide
Both Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz come into this high-voltage clash fresh off impressive wins against defending champions RCB at their home ground. While Mumbai Indians might have been the outright favorites earlier in the season, Warriorz’ recent performances have made this contest far more competitive.
Despite their success, UP Warriorz’ batting remains a concern. Their victories have been fueled by individual brilliance, with Chinelle Henry and Kranti Goud stepping up against Delhi Capitals, and Sophie Ecclestone playing a crucial role in the Super Over win against RCB. Ecclestone, one of their key bowlers, has been economical despite going wicketless in the last two matches. Her Super Over heroics in defending eight runs proved her value under pressure.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians enter the game well-rested after a four-day break. However, their biggest issue remains the opening combination, with their highest opening stand this season being just 22 runs. Yastika Bhatia’s recent form (scores of 11, 8, and 8) raises questions about whether MI will consider replacing her with G Kamalini at the top.
Recent Results
Mumbai Indians: WWL (last three matches)
UP Warriorz: WWL
Team News
UP Warriorz: With Vrinda Dinesh struggling for form at the top, Warriorz might consider bringing in Chamari Athapaththu. However, that would mean leaving out Tahlia McGrath. Poonam Khemnar is another potential inclusion in the middle order.
Probable XI:
Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh/Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma (capt), Tahlia McGrath/Poonam Khemnar, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud
Mumbai Indians: MI are likely to stick with their current XI unless they decide to experiment with Kamalini at the top.
Probable XI:
Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Amelia Kerr, S Sajana, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia
Athapaththu to depart early from WPL to join Sri Lanka’s squad
Players to Watch
Amanjot Kaur: The all-rounder starred in MI’s win over RCB, claiming 3 for 22—including the key wickets of Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh—before scoring a match-winning 34*. Having battled injuries in the past eight months, she will be eager to make a strong case for a national team return.
Sophie Ecclestone: A proven match-winner, Ecclestone has contributed with both bat and ball. While she has gone wicketless in the last two games, her ability to bowl with control and add valuable lower-order runs makes her a key player for Warriorz. Could UP experiment by sending her up the order?
Key Stats
- Ecclestone has gone wicketless in her last two matches. Before that, she had taken at least one wicket in 18 of her previous 19 WPL games.
- There have been 11 instances of a player scoring 30+ runs and taking 3+ wickets in a single WPL match. Six of those have been by MI players, including Amanjot Kaur in the last game.
- Chinelle Henry has smashed 12 sixes in just 44 balls in WPL 2025—already the joint-fourth most by any player in a single season.
With both teams carrying momentum and eyeing a crucial win, expect an electrifying contest at the Chinnaswamy!
