Harmanpreet Kaur’s brute power will meet its match in Alyssa Healy’s languid elegance when a resilient Mumbai Indians square off against flamboyant UP Warriorz side in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 Eliminator at the DY Patil Stadium on March 24. Kaur and Co. were off the blocks at such a fiery pace that it seemed none could come close to challenging them. But two defeats in the last three matches saw them losing a direct qualification spot for the grand finale. Furthermore, it laid bare the gaps in Mumbai’s Playing XI, much to the dismay of their talismanic captain.
The likes of Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr have been exceptional in all departments of the game and will look to sustain their red-hot form and seal a spot in the final. The UP Warriorz will ride on their magnificent bowling display and will rely on Tahlia McGrath and Alyssa Healy to step up with the bat.
As things stand at the moment, Mumbai have been asked to bat first by UP, as the latter have introduced three changes in their playing XI while Mumbai remain unchanged. Delhi Capitals, who topped the league stage, have already qualified for the final.
MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Alyssa Healy
All-rounder: Hayley Matthews
Batswoman: Harmanpreet Kaur
Bowler: Sophie Eccleston
MI-W vs UP-W: Full squads
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Melie Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque, Chloe Tryon, Heather Graham, Dhara Gujjar, Sonam Yadav, Neelam Bisht, Priyanka Bala
UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Shweta Sehrawat, Simran Shaikh, Tahlia McGrath, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Parshavi Chopra, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Shabnim Ismail, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Grace Harris, Devika Vaidya, Lauren Bell, Shivali Shinde, Laxmi Yadav
MI-W vs UP-W: Predicted Playing XI
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Melie Kerr, Issy Wong/Chloe Tryon, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
UP Warriorz: Devika Vaidya, Alyssa Healy (C & wk), Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Simran Shaikh, Parshavi Chopra, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
MI-W vs UP-W: Toss update
UP Warriorz captain Alyssa Healy wins toss, opts to bowl against Mumbai Indians in WPL Eliminator.
MI-W vs UP-W: Confirmed Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Melie Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Humaira Kazi, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Shweta Sehrawat, Simran Shaikh, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Parshavi Chopra, Soppadhandi Yashasri
Follow MI-W vs UP-W live updates below.
8:00 PM: 62/1 after 8 overs
New batter Brunt announces herself with a magnificent boundary towards the long leg boundary. Meanwhile, Matthews takes control of the ship from the other end and smashes the ball for another four runs to sweeper cover.
7:50 PM: 46/1 after 6 overs
Bhatia`s infectious dose of power-hitting comes to an end. Mistimes her shot to mid-on, and Kiran Navgire makes no mistake. A rather poor shot selection from Yastika, but an early breakthrough for UPW.
7:40 PM: 30/0 after 4 overs
Yastika Bhatia gets off to a flying start in the Eliminator as she sends the first ball to the boundary. She keeps hitting the ball out of the park, powerplay put on fire! It`s a fantastic beginning for the opener.
7:30 PM: Match begins!
Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia walk in to kickstart proceedings for Mumbai in the all-important WPL Eliminator.
