WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors Prediction

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors, the 16th match of the Women’s Premier League is set to be played on March 6 at Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With two victories in five matches, the Warriors are standing at 4th in the table while MI stands at 2nd position with three wins in five games. This is the second clash between these two teams, Mumbai dominated UP in their first encounter. In this article, we will cover the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors prediction of who will come out as the winner with an understanding of the recent form, squads, H2Hs, pitch report, and other factors.

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors: Both teams preview 

Mumbai Indians

After winning back to back three matches, Mumbai Indians lost their last match to Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets. The team struggled in both batting and bowling against Delhi. While batting first, the MI batters managed to score only 123 runs and Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning dominated MI bowlers to chased down the target in 14.3 overs.

Strengths: The all-rounders of the team, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, and Amanjot Kaur are in great form. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur is also performing amazingly.

Weaknesses: The openers haven’t performed up to mark, and the fast bowling department also struggled a lot this season.

UP Warriors 

After a super over win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, the UP Warriors lost their last game to Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets. The team struggled after a good start and managed to put the target of 143 to MI batters, which they chased down easily in 17 overs.

Strengths: The top order of the team is doing an amazing job, and their foreign players Sophie Ecclestone, Chinelle Henry, and Grace Harris are in great form.

Weaknesses: The middle order and bowling lineup of the team have been inconsistent in this season.

H2H and Pitch Report 

Pitch Report 

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors, the 16th match of the WPL 2025 is set to be played at Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The pitch here is often a balanced surface.

Results of the last two T20I matches played at Bharat Ratna Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

SA W vs IND W (Mar 23, 2021) – India Women by 9 wickets 4

IND W vs SA W (Mar 21, 2021) – South Africa Women won by 6 wickets

Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors: Who will win?

With both team strengths, weaknesses, and recent form, Mumbai Indians is expected to win this match. They have a well-balanced squad with a good batting lineup and their record against UP Warriors is also good.