UP Warriorz Opt to Bowl; MI Reintroduce Sciver-Brunt for Matthews
In the latest Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 encounter, UP Warriorz (UPW) chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI). This decision comes as UPW seeks their first victory after losing three consecutive matches, placing them at the bottom of the points table. With time running out for playoff qualification, another defeat could have serious repercussions.
UP Warriorz’s Bowling Decision
The match marks the 30th consecutive instance in the WPL where the toss winner has opted to bowl. UPW captain Meg Lanning expressed confidence in the strategy, stating it could put Mumbai under early pressure. Remarkably, UPW competes just 24 hours after their recent loss to Delhi Capitals, playing at the same venue.
Mumbai Indians Make Key Changes
Currently ranked second in the league, MI made one notable change to their lineup. Nat Sciver-Brunt returns after a brief illness, replacing Hayley Matthews, who missed the previous match due to a shoulder issue. MI’s revised combination includes four fast bowlers and three spinners, alongside part-time options from Harmanpreet Kaur and S Sajana.
Potential Opening Order for MI
Amelia Kerr is likely to continue as the opener, although she faced challenges in her previous outings, scoring 0 and 4 runs. The pressure is on her to deliver better results in today’s match.
Team Lineups
Mumbai Indians
- G Kamalini (wk)
- Amelia Kerr
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (capt)
- Nicola Carey
- S Sajana
- Amanjot Kaur
- Poonam Khemnar
- Shabnim Ismail
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Triveni Vasistha
UP Warriorz
- Kiran Navgire
- Meg Lanning (capt)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Harleen Deol
- Shweta Sehrawat (wk)
- Chloe Tryon
- Deepti Sharma
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Asha Sobhana
- Shikha Pandey
- Kranti Gaud
As the match unfolds, both teams have critical objectives. UPW aims to reverse their fortune while MI seeks to strengthen their playoff bid. With stakes high, fans can expect an intense clash on the field.
