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UP Warriorz Target Momentum Shift and a Second Win Over Mumbai Indians


 

“Go out there, enjoy yourselves, back your skills.”

Meg Lanning kept her message simple after UP Warriorz slipped to three consecutive defeats. The Australian legend, who has guided teams to three runners-up finishes in previous WPL seasons, joined a new franchise in 2026 — but the campaign started with familiar frustration.

That changed two nights ago when UP Warriorz stunned Mumbai Indians and finally put points on the board, breaking their run of losses. With the league’s tight schedule and just five teams competing, they now have a quick opportunity to build on that win and aim for a double over Harmanpreet Kaur’s side in the first match of Saturday’s double-header.

Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are unlikely to overreact despite their latest setback. They sit second on the table with two wins and two losses, and will hope that an afternoon start helps their strong batting unit find rhythm again. Given their pedigree — winners of two of the three WPL titles so far — MI know how to bounce back from early hiccups. Still, suffering two defeats this early is unusual; they lost only two matches across the entire 2023 season. Even so, the messaging in their camp is likely similar: stay calm, trust your skills, play freely.

Match Details

When: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz
Date: January 17
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Where: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

What to Expect:
A high-scoring contest is possible. The only other afternoon match at this venue saw Gujarat Giants pile up 207 against the Warriorz but still end up winning by only 10 runs. The pitch tends to stay true under sunlight, offering value for shots.

Team News

Mumbai Indians

Nat Sciver-Brunt made a strong comeback in the previous match with two wickets and a fluent 65 during the chase. She is likely to retain her spot, which means Hayley Matthews may continue to sit out for now.

Probable XI:
Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha

UP Warriorz

Meg Lanning is expected to stick with the same lineup that secured their first victory of the season.

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

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