Defending champions Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League match at DY Patil Stadium. While UP Warriorz maintained their lineup, Mumbai Indians made two changes, bringing back Hayley Matthews and introducing Nalla Kranthi Reddy. UP Warriorz, despite a rocky start, secured a notable victory in their previous game led by Harleen Deol’s impressive performance.
The Mumbai Indians, aiming to recover from a recent loss, dropped to second place after being defeated by UP Warriorz. MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur emphasized the team’s decision to chase, citing their strength in chasing. She mentioned the inclusion of Matthews due to pitch conditions and the debut of Kanchan in the match. Warriorz captain Meg Lanning expressed readiness for the game, highlighting the importance of batting well in day matches.
The playing XIs for both teams were confirmed, with UP Warriorz fielding Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning, and others, while Mumbai Indians included Hayley Matthews, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more in their lineup.
