MI-W vs UP-W, Eliminator Match Preview

After 20 high quality group stage games in the Women’s Premier League, we go into the Play-Offs with the Eliminator which sees Mumbai Indians go head to head with UP Warriorz. Mumbai Indians finished in second place with 12 points. UP Warriorz were one place and four points behind. Mumbai Indians had a slight wobble towards the end of the group stage but returned to winning ways against Royal Challengers Bangalore. They have a team full of quality and look to be back to their best. UP Warriorz have already shown in the tournament that they have the players to beat Mumbai Indians.

MI-W vs UP-W, Eliminator Match Details

Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriors Women – Eliminator Match

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy – Navi Mumbai

Date & Time: 24th March 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Star Sports

MI-W vs UP-W, Eliminator Match Pitch Report

The surface at the DY Patil Stadium seems to get easier to bat on as matches progress. We expect a par first innings score of over 145 in this game.

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

MI-W vs UP-W, Eliminator Match Probable Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians Women Probable Playing XIs

Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque

UP Warriors Women Probable Playing XIs

Devika Vaidya, Alyssa Healy (c) (wk), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Simran Shaikh, Anjali Sarvani, Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Topmost Picks for MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction, Eliminator Match:

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians Women

• Hayley Matthews – The West Indian top order batter has a top score of 77 not out in the WPL 2023 and has been a very consistent contributor across the tournament.
• Amelia Kerr – The leg-spinning all-rounder has enjoyed playing against UP Warriorz in the group stage. She recorded figures of 2-33 and 2-22 in the clashes against the Warriorz.

Top Picks – UP Warriors Women

• Sophie Ecclestone – The English spinner ended the group stage as the top wicket taker in the WPL. She dismissed fellow England international Alice Capsey in the last game.
• Grace Harris – Although the all-rounder has been selected in only five of the eight group stage matches, she has the highest average and the second-highest strike-rate of those in the top ten of run scorers in the tournament.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team:

Alyssa Healy, Yastika Bhatia, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris(VC), Hayley Matthews(C), Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Ecclestone, Saika Ishaque, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team:

Alyssa Healy, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath(VC), Hayley Matthews, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr(C), Sophie Ecclestone, Issy Wong, Shabnim Ismail

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews

Vice-captain – Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris

Wicketkeeper – Alyssa Healy

MI-W vs UP-W Eliminator Match Probable Winners:

This looks like being a really entertaining contest between two of the strongest sides in the tournament so far. Although Mumbai Indians finished four points above UP Warriorz, they won only one of their last three games whereas the Warriorz won two of their final three. The middle-order batting of Grace Harris and Tahlia McGrath will be crucial for UP Warriorz but we think Mumbai Indians have the bowlers and the batters to get the victory. We are backing Mumbai Indians to win and go forward to Sunday’s WPL Final against Delhi Capitals. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians Women is expected to win this match.