UPW Women vs MI Women: TATA WPL match 16th

The 16th contest of the Women’s Premier League, setting ablaze the fire of 2025, is between UPW Women vs MI Women at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. This match will take place on 6 March, with the timing at 7:30 PM, and promises to be a fierce competition as both teams eye a better standing in the points table.

Current Standings: (As of March 5, 2025)

1. Delhi Capitals
2. Gujarat Giants
3. Mumbai Indians
4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
5. UP Warriorz

At the moment, the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Giants are up front with the Mumbai Indians seated comfortably in the third spot, with a sneaky chance of getting higher. Meanwhile, UP Warriorz are at the bottom of the table, which makes this UPW Women vs MI Women match a do-or-die encounter for them.

Team Previews

UP Warriorz Women

The UP Warriorz have had it pretty torrid during the season. They are having a strong squad comprising high-caliber players, however, consistency has certainly been lacking. Sophie Ecclestone and Tahlia McGrath would now have to go on and deliver match-winning performances. The tighten-the-screws kind of bowling from Sophie Ecclestone would need to come in here to stop the free runs from the batters coming from Mumbai. The home crowd cheering behind the Warriorz gives them a golden opportunity to bounce back and ignite some late-season resurgence.

Mumbai Indians Women:

Mumbai Indians have shown signs of their champion mentality this season. Harmanpreet Kaur leads a balanced side, both in batting and bowling. While Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr have proved very useful with the bat, the bowling unit has inculcated Saika Ishaque and Shabnim Ismail, ensuring opposition lineups are kept much in check. Victory will bring Mumbai closer to the coveted top two spots that will practically seal their entry in the playoffs.

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Key Battles to Watch

Alyssa Healy vs Nat Sciver-Brunt: This face-off will kickstart the match. Healy has to tackle Sciver-Brunt’s all-round brilliance with his aggressive technique up front. 

Sophie Ecclestone vs Harmanpreet Kaur: Hitting Harmanpreet with Ecclestone’s spin magic is going to be key in the middle overs.

What’s on the Table? 

For UP Warriorz, the match serves more than just two points: they need a way into the playoffs. Further defeat would push them farther from even a remote chance of reaching the knockouts. On the other hand, a win for Mumbai Indians will not only consolidate their top three spot in the table, but also be valuable in terms of their net run rate, which becomes an important factor as the battle gets serious for the knockouts.

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The bottom line*

As for how things are in the middle of the road with a high stakes battle and a really competitive market for everyone involved, the 16th match is really going to serve out thrilling cricket in WPL 2025. Expect an electrifying battle for supremacy on Lucknow’s fields with such exciting sailings. So, don’t just sit back to watch but predict, play, and win big with Winexch!

FAQs: 

Q: What is the date and venue for UPW Women vs MI Women?

A: The match will take place on March 6, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 

Q: Where do both UPW Women and  MI Women teams stand on the current leaderboard?

A: As of March 5, 2025, the Mumbai Indians’ position is at No. 3, while UP Warriorz stand at the bottom. 

Q: Who would you pick, then, as the stars of the UPW Women vs MI Women game?

A: UP Warriorz will look to star performers Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone while a heavy reliance will be placed by Mumbai on Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur.

Q: Why is this match necessary for both UPW Women and MI Women teams?

A: For playoff relevance, this match must be won by UP Warriorz; on the other hand, Mumbai Indians must win to strengthen themselves in the top three and improve their net run rate.