WPL 2026: MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction 08th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

Women's Premier League 2026: MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 team Predictions for Today - Read 08th Match H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women

Rohit Singh
Rohit Singh

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WPL 2026: MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction 08th Match
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MI-W vs UP-W Match Preview

Despite having a strong batting lineup, the UP Warriors are struggling to put up a competitive total. The Mumbai Indians began with a loss but recovered with consecutive victories in the following two games. Harmanpreet Kaur is in top form in the second order. Her consecutive fifties at No. 4 fueled MI Women's complete dominance over the last two games. The UP Warriors will need an outstanding bowling performance to stop the MI power. The Warriors will face an uphill battle, as they have been particularly bad with the ball in recent games. They took only one wicket against RCB while guarding 143 runs, and in the following game, they lost by seven wickets after scoring 154 runs in the first innings. Sophie Ecclestone and Shikha Pandey will be critical in delivering big wickets for Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur, the two big guns in the MI Women's middle order.

MI-W vs UP-W Match Details

Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women – 08th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 15th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MI-W vs UP-W Venue Stats 

Avg 1st inn score 168
Avg 2nd inn score 175
Win% batting 1st 44
Win% batting 2nd 56

MI-W vs UP-W Pitch Report

It is a bat-friendly wicket that has provided significant assistance to bowlers during recent matches. In the last few WPL games, we've seen some even bat-and-ball contests. 

MI-W vs UP-W Weather Report

It will be a clear day in Mumbai, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius. There are no clouds or rain forecast for the match. 

MI-W vs UP-W Last Five Matches

UP-W ( UP Warriorz Women )
L L L W L
MI-W ( Mumbai Indians Women )
W W L W W

MI-W vs UP-W Head-to-Head Stats

  Matches Played MI-W Won UP-W Won Tie NR
Overall 4 3 1 0 0
Last 5 4 3 1 0 0

Injury News

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

MI-W vs UP-W Probable Playing XIs:

UP Warriorz Women Probable Playing XIs

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

Mumbai Indians Women Probable Playing XIs

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

Topmost Picks for MI-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – UP Warriorz Women

  • Phoebe Litchfield – Phoebe Litchfield has carried the batting load, scoring 125 runs in 3 games at an average of 41.67 and a strike rate of 172.06.
  • Shikha Pandey – Shikha Pandey, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 2 wickets in 3 games at an economy rate of 7.90.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians Women

  • Harmanpreet Kaur – Harmanpreet Kaur has led the way with 165 runs in 3 innings, averaging 165.00 and scoring 161.85.
  • Amelia Kerr – Amelia Kerr led the bowling charge, taking 6 wickets in 3 games at an economy of 6.42.

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

Phoebe Litchfield(VC), Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Deepti Sharma, Chloe Tryon, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey(C), Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nicola Carey, Harmanpreet Kaur

Vice-captain – Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning

Wicketkeeper – Phoebe Litchfield

MI-W vs UP-W Probable Winners:

The Mumbai Indians Women have an obvious edge going into this game. They have winning momentum and some in-form stars in both areas. UP Warriorz, on their other hand, are overly reliant on a small number of players in the batting order and lack depth. Their key bowlers are wicketless and costly, making it difficult to apply pressure on their rivals. Mumbai Indians are going in as clear favourites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians Women is expected to win this match.

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