WPL 2026: Match 8, MI W vs UP W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women?

Published - 14 Jan 2026, 23:24 IST | Updated - 14 Jan 2026, 23:47 IST

Mumbai Indians Women will take on UP Warriorz Women in Match No. 8 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on January 15.

Mumbai Indians Women are currently second in the points table, having won two of their three matches. They will look to maintain their winning momentum and aim to climb to the top spot.

On the other hand, UP Warriorz Women are at the bottom of the table, having lost all their matches so far. They will be eager to turn their fortunes around, register their first win, and open their account in the points table.

The pitch at Dr DY Patil Stadium generally favours batters, with matches often remaining competitive until the death overs. Batters can play their shots freely from the start, while bowlers will need to maintain disciplined lines and lengths, as any loose deliveries are likely to be punished around the ground.

Hayley Matthews, Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Harmanpreet Kaur could be the key batter in this clash. She is the leading run-scorer in WPL 2026, amassing 165 runs in three innings. In sublime form, she has the ability to dominate opposition bowlers and take control of the game with her flawless batting.

Amelia Kerr could be the key bowler in this clash, as her spells are often match-defining. She has taken six wickets in three innings at an average of 12.83. Her ability to trouble batters consistently makes her a potential game-changer for her team.