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WPL 2023, UPW vs MI: UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and elected to bat against Mumbai Indians at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. UP made a forced change as Grace Harris missed out after getting sick while Shabnim Ismail replaced her in the XI. While Pooja Vastrakar missed out for Mumbai Indians after sustaining an injury in the last match. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. have a terrific form in the inaugural season of WPL with three wins in as many matches. MI look like a force to reckon with so far as they have been dominant with their performances in all three departments. Read More
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Key EventsNat Sciver-Brunt finishes it off in style with a four and six to seal the victory for Mumbai Indians! Sensational from Mumbai Indians as they won their fourth back-to-back match. Another dominant victory for them as they chased down the 160-run target with 15 balls to spare. Brunt remained unbeaten for 45 while Harmanpreet Kau was the stand-out performer with 53* runs. Mumbai Indians (164/2) beat UP Warriorz (159/6) by 8 wickets
Harmanpreet Kaur hits her second fifty of WPL. What a knock from the Mumbai Indians skipper. She has been sensational in this tournament as both batter and as captain. 11 runs came off the over as MI need 7 runs now. MI 153/2 in 17 overs
No stopping for Harmanpreet Kaur here! She smacked Tahlia McGrath for three boundaries and a six. Absolutely sensational from Mumbai Indians and Harmanpreet Kaur as 19 runs came off the over as Mumbai Indians only need 18 runs from the last four overs. MI 142/2 in 15 overs
Another good over for Mumbai Indians as 12 runs came off it. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. are marching towards their fourth win in a row as the pressure is mounting on UP Warriorz bowlers to take wickets here. The required run rate pressure is gone as Mumbai have to score at 7.4 rate now. MI 123/2 in 15 overs
Harmanpreet Kaur hits Rajeshwari Gayakwad for a couple of boundaries and then the momentum shifted in Mumbai Indians’ favour. 12 runs came off the over as the required is just well over 8 now. MI 111/2 in 14 overs
Sophie Ecclestone returned to the attack and she got hit for a couple of boundaries here as Mumbai Indians are crawling back into the game. Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt can make things work for Mumbai Indians in this chase. MI 99/2 in 13 overs
A couple of boundaries from Nat Sciver-Brunt to counter-attack the UP Warriorz after a few tight overs. 11 runs came off the last over and Mumbai Indians need to keep up the momentum. MI 87/2 in 12 overs
Another bizarre incident as Anjali Sarvani hits the timber but the bails remain intact and Alyssa Healy is in complete disbelief here as Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur luckily survives. 4 runs came off the over as the UP Warriorz bowlers are putting pressure on MI here. MI 76/2 in 11 overs
Harmanpreet Kaur finally breaks the shackles with a classy extra-cover drive. 8 runs came off the 10th over as the match is marching towards a very interesting stage of the game. MI 72/2 in 10 over
A very good over from Shabnim Ismail as both Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur struggled it her for shots. Only five runs came off the power and the pressure is mounting on Mumbai Indians now to hit some big shots. MI 64/2 in 9 overs
OUT! This time there is no need for DRS as it’s a clean catch by Sophie Ecclestone on her own bowling to dismiss Hayley Matthews. UP Warriorz are well back in the game with the two quick wickets. Mumbai are scoring at a healthy rate but one wicket from here will change the script. MI 58/2 in 7.2 overs
OUT! MASSIVE WICKET! Rajeshwari Gayakwad Strikes! Yastika Bhatia who was looking dangerous with some attacking shot got caught at deep mid-wicket at this time as Simran grabbed the catch comfortably near the boundary. Crucial wicket for UP Warriorz. MI 58/1 in 6.5 overs
A lot of drama there in the middle regarding the DRS as there was some confusion regarding the third umpire’s decision on the first attempt and it eventually stayed the decision of the on-field umpire as Hayley Matthews survived. Meanwhile, no stopping for Yastika Bhatia here as she connected another boundary in the last over. MI 40/0 in 5 overs
Yastika Bhatia is taking advantage of the two lifelines she got so far. 10 runs came off the over as Mumbai Indians have got the ideal start here to the chase. UP Warriorz desperately need a wicket here to put the pressure back on Mumbai. MI 34/0 in 4 overs
Deepti Sharma into the attack as Yastika Bhatia got a lifeline on the second ball as she was dropped at the mid-wicket then rubbed the salt into the wounds by hitting another boundary. Seven runs came off the over. MI 24/0 in 3 overs
A couple of boundaries for Yastika Bhatia too as Mumbai Indians start strong in the chase and the pressure is now mounting on UP Warriroz to get a breakthrough from here. Shabnim Ismail hit the hard lengths but Yastika looked ready for it. MI 17/0 in 2 overs
Hayley Matthews started the chase on a strong note with a couple of boundaries. She has been in terrific form with the bat and Mumbai Indians will want her to set the platform for the big chase. MI 8/0 in 1 over
Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Matthews are in the middle to open the innings for Mumbai Indians. Rajeshwari Gayakwad has the ball in hand.
Excellent final over from Amelia Kerr as only four runs came off it and she also took the crucial wicket of Deepti Sharma who tried to play the big shot but was stumped. Sensational comeback from Mumbai Indians in the last five overs to restrict Mumbai Indians under 160. UP Warriorz 159/6 in 20 overs
Issy Wong returned to attack to bowl the penultimate over and only nine runs came off it. Things have not worked well for UP Warriorz in the last couple of overs. UPW 155/5 in 19 overs
The team management has found the right balance in their unit as Charlotte Edwards and Jhulan Goswami are not looking to make any major changes in their side.
On the other side, UP Warriroz have also found the rhythm as skipper Alyssa Healy returned to form in their last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore where she smashed the highest score of the season – 96. The overseas players in the side have been the standout performers and the management will want the Indian stars to show some consistency moving forward in the tournament.
What date WPL 2023 match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians will be played?
The WPL 2023 match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians will take place on March 12, Sunday.
Where will the WPL 2023 match UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians be played?
The WPL 2023 match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
What time will the WPL 2023 match UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians begin?
The WPL 2023 match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians will begin at 7:30 pm IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians WPL match?
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians WPL match will be televised on Sports 18 Network in India.
How do I watch the live streaming of the UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians match?
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians WPL match will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.
UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Possible Starting XI:
UP Warriorz Predicted Starting Line-up: Devika Vaidya, Alyssa Healy (c and wk), Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navgire, Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Mumbai Indians Predicted Starting Line-up: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amellia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Humaira Kazi, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque
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