WPL 2026: UP Warriorz Opt to Bowl First Against Mumbai Indians

In the latest match of the Women's Premier League 2026, UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to field first against the Mumbai Indians. Currently struggling at the bottom of the points table, UP aims to turn their fortunes around, while Mumbai looks to maintain their strong position. Captains Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur shared their strategies and insights ahead of the match. The playing XI for both teams has been announced, showcasing key players. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting encounter!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 15, 2026, 20:15 IST

Match Overview

In the eighth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning won the toss and chose to field first against the Mumbai Indians on Thursday. Currently, UP Warriorz sit at the bottom of the points table with three consecutive losses, while the Mumbai Indians are positioned second with two victories and one defeat.

Captains' Insights

After the toss, Lanning expressed, "Chasing has proven effective here, allowing us to utilize the ball first. We are maintaining the same team as we believe it gives us the best opportunity. The quick succession of games can be beneficial. Our squad is filled with talent, and we are working to harness it all. There’s a lot for both myself and the team to learn. We have executed several aspects well, but we need to consolidate our efforts."

Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur mentioned, "We have made one change - Nat Sciver-Brunt returns while Hayley Matthews is resting. Nicola Carey has been performing well with both bat and ball, so we want her to keep playing. In this tournament, teams have been consistently scoring around 180 runs. In our first match here, the ball moved around early, so we hope to perform well on this pitch today."

Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Gunalan Kamalini (wicketkeeper), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha.

UP Warriorz Women (Playing XI): Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (captain), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wicketkeeper), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud.