Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women Prediction: Mumbai has better batting lineup on paper

Mumbai Indians Women and UP Warriorz Women are going head to head in the 6th Match of Women Premier League at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India on 28 Feb 2024. Mumbai has better batting lineup on paper than UP Warriorz. Who will win this game of cricket?

The Mumbai Indians have had a strong start to their campaign by winning both of their matches, which has placed them at the top of the table. Yastika Bhatia performed well in the season opener by scoring a half-century at the top of the order, although consistency will be key for her. While Hayley Matthews has yet to find her form, it is expected that she will soon pick up her game.

Mumbai's middle order is a major strength for the team, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur leading by example with 101 runs in 2 innings. Support from Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr has also been crucial, as the duo has performed well with both bat and ball, accumulating a total of 9 wickets.

Amelia Kerr is currently the top wicket-taker of the season with 6 wickets, while Shabmim Ismail showed her skills in the last match by taking 3 wickets and is set to lead the bowling attack with the new ball.

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Amanjot Kaur, S Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Saika Ishaque

The UP Warriorz have had a tough start to the year, losing their first two matches and finding themselves at the bottom of the table with a poor NRR. Despite a strong batting lineup, players like Alyssa Healy and Vrinda Dinesh have struggled to make a significant impact in the opening matches. While Tahlia McGrath and Grace Harris provide some depth in the middle order, their performances have been inconsistent. Shweta Sehrawat, however, showed promise in the last game by scoring 45 runs in 42 balls, even as wickets fell around her. She is expected to be a key player in the team's batting lineup moving forward. On the bowling front, spinners Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Sophie Ecclestone have taken 2 wickets each, while Poonam Khemnar and Gouher Sultana have yet to make a breakthrough.

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Vrinda Dinesh, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navgire, Poonam Khemnar, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Gouher Sultana

Three out of the four games played at this venue this season have been won by the team chasing. Therefore, we anticipate that the team winning the toss will choose to field first.

The field in Bangalore has a uniform layer of grass but it tends to be dry. Bowlers can benefit from early movement if they hit the right areas. However, as the match progresses, the pitch becomes easier for batting. Anything less than 180 runs is easily achievable at this venue. The weather is expected to be warm and humid, with potential dew in the latter stages of the game.

Considering the performance of both teams this season, it is evident that the Mumbai Indians hold an advantage in this match. They have excelled in all aspects and are predicted to emerge victorious. Place your bets on Mumbai Indians to win.