The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has entered its most exciting phase with an epic clash between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians scheduled to take place at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
The Warriorz, who are currently placed at the bottom of the points table, would like to register their first win on their home ground after an unfortunate loss against Gujarat Giants. Mumbai, on the other hand have gathered momentum after initial defeats and would like to solidify their position as one of the most probable contenders for the play-offs this season.
Match Details: WPL 2025, Match 16:
- Date and Time: March 6 – 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report:
Ekana Stadium stands out from many other venues, as its wickets typically favor bowlers, particularly those who specialize in slower or spin deliveries. Last season’s IPL saw a variety of results, with the pitch offering a balanced challenge for both batters and bowlers depending on the conditions. However, the general trend pointed to the bowlers having the upper hand, making it difficult for batters to dominate the game.
It will be intriguing to see how the pitch behaves during the exciting contest between the two sides. The distinct nature of the Ekana wicket always adds an element of excitement and unpredictability, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
UP-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat
- All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Nat-Sciver Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Chinelle Henry
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Shabnim Ismail, Kranti Goud
UP-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Nat-Sciver Brunt (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
- Choice 2: Hayley Matthews (c), Shweta Sehrawat (vc)
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UP-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Grace Harris, Uma Chetry, Amandeep Kaur, G Kamalini,
UP-W vs MUM-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 6, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
UP Warriorz: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Alana King, Arushi Goel, Poonam Khemnar, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana.
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Keerthana Balakrishnan, Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Akshita Maheshwari, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amandeep Kaur, G Kamalini, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, and Parunika Sisodia.
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