The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues to build momentum as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on UP Warriorz (UPW) in Match 8 at the DY Patil Cricket Stadium in Navi Mumbai. MI walk into Thursday’s clash with confidence, carrying a three-match winning streak against UPW and the comfort of a strong historical edge.
This fixture has quietly grown into one of the league’s most consistent rivalries, shaped not just by close finishes but also by a familiar captaincy duel. Harmanpreet Kaur once again leads Mumbai Indians, while UP Warriorz will look to reset their campaign under the calm leadership of Meg Lanning.
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MI vs UPW: Overall head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians have largely controlled this matchup since the league began. In seven meetings so far, MI have won five, while UP Warriorz have managed two victories. When matches captained by Meg Lanning are considered separately, the record evens out at 4-4, including two finals won by MI. In league-stage games alone, however, Lanning holds a narrow 4-2 edge over Harmanpreet.
MI vs UPW head-to-head in WPL (Match-wise details)
| Match | Season | Winning Team (Score) | Losing Team (Score) | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Match | WPL 2023 | Mumbai Indians Women (164/2) | UP Warriorz Women (159*) | Mar 12, 2023 | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 15th Match | WPL 2023 | UP Warriorz Women (129/5) | Mumbai Indians Women (127*) | Mar 18, 2023 | DY Patil Sports Academy |
| Eliminator | WPL 2023 | Mumbai Indians Women (182/4*) | UP Warriorz Women (110) | Mar 24, 2023 | DY Patil Sports Academy |
| 6th Match | WPL 2024 | UP Warriorz Women (163/3) | Mumbai Indians Women (161/6) | Feb 28, 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 14th Match | WPL 2024 | Mumbai Indians Women (160/6) | UP Warriorz Women (118/9) | Mar 7, 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 11th Match | WPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians Women (143/2) | UP Warriorz Women (142/9) | Feb 26, 2025 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| 16th Match | WPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians Women (153/4) | UP Warriorz Women (150/9) | Mar 6, 2025 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
WPL 2023: A rivalry takes shape
In the league’s inaugural season, MI and UPW faced off three times. Mumbai won the first meeting, UP Warriorz struck back in the group stage, but MI delivered the knockout blow in the Eliminator. That victory proved decisive, as Mumbai went on to lift the WPL title and set early dominance in this rivalry.
WPL 2024: Evenly matched again
The 2024 season followed a familiar script. UP Warriorz won the first group-stage clash, MI responded in the return fixture, and the contest ended 1-1 for the season. Mumbai finished third before being eliminated by eventual champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, while UP Warriorz ended fourth on the points table.
WPL 2025: Mumbai tighten their grip
By 2025, Mumbai Indians had clearly found their rhythm against UPW. MI won both league-stage encounters by slim margins and carried that momentum all the way to the final, where they defeated Delhi Capitals Women to claim the title. UP Warriorz, meanwhile, endured a tough season and finished last with just two wins.
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What lies ahead in WPL 2026
As WPL 2026 unfolds, Mumbai Indians look settled and sharp once again, while UP Warriorz are still searching for consistency. History suggests MI start as favourites, but past seasons have shown that this rivalry rarely lacks drama. With experienced captains and close contests behind them, another tight battle could be on the cards in Navi Mumbai.
