Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz are set to lock horns once again in the Women’s Premier League, just two days after their last face-off. The WPL 2026 match will open Saturday’s double-header at Navi Mumbai, with both teams eager to swing momentum their way after a closely watched contest earlier this week.
MI vs UPW WPL 2026: Match preview
The previous meeting saw UP Warriorz get the better of Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. Harleen Deol’s composed 64 anchored the chase after Nat Sciver-Brunt’s fluent 65 powered MI to 161 for five. With conditions at DY Patil Stadium expected to remain batting-friendly, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards.
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Mumbai will look to tighten their bowling at the death, while UP Warriorz will be keen to ride the confidence of their top order once again. With star names on both sides, the clash promises plenty of action for fans tuning in.
When is the MI vs UPW WPL 2026 match?
The Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz WPL 2026 match will be played on Saturday, January 17. The game is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM IST, with the toss at 2:30 PM IST.
Where is the match being played?
The match will be held at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, one of the key venues for the Women’s Premier League this season.
Where to watch MI vs UPW LIVE?
The MI vs UPW WPL 2026 match will be telecast live on the Star Sports network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar platform for viewers watching online.
Squads
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth.
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UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Kranti Goud, Asha Sobhana, Deandra Dottin, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Chloe Tryon, Suman Meena, G. Trisha, Pratika Rawal, Charli Knott (replacement for Tara Norris).
With league points and confidence at stake, Saturday afternoon’s contest could play a crucial role in shaping the WPL 2026 standings.
