Mumbai Indians Women face UP Warriorz Women in the 8th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on 15th January 2026. The two teams come into this game in completely different form. Mumbai Indians are sitting second with a net run rate of 0.901 after winning their last two games. UP Warriorz, however, find themselves at the bottom without a win from two matches and a poor net run rate of -2.443. Mumbai will be looking to grab the top spot, while UP Warriorz desperately need their first victory to kick-start their campaign. Let’s break down with expert analysis, team performance, betting insights and MIW vs UPW WPL 8th Match Prediction. Who will win today’s WPL Match?
Team Performance
Delhi Capitals Women- Team Preview & Performance
Mumbai Indians Women displayed commendable fighting spirit in their successful chase. After Kamalini’s early exit, Matthews’ aggressive approach set the platform. The match-defining 72-run stand between Amanjot and Harmanpreet provided crucial stability. Skipper Harmanpreet delivered an outstanding half-century, while Carey contributed valuable boundaries down the order. Harmanpreet’s mature innings, making the most of fielding lapses, sealed a dramatic final-over triumph. Currently positioned second with a net run rate of 0.901, Mumbai Indians seek to reach the top spot against UP Warriorz Women in their 8th encounter.
UP Warriorz Women- Team Preview & Performance
UP Warriorz face a critical encounter against Delhi Capitals Women today. Sitting at the bottom of the points table with two consecutive losses and a concerning net run rate of -2.443, the team desperately needs a turnaround. With no changes to their squad, UP Warriorz will look to break their losing streak and register their maiden victory. Both today’s and tomorrow’s fixtures hold immense significance as they seek to climb off the bottom position and build momentum in the tournament.
MIW vs UPW | 8th Match | Women’s Premier League 2026
Series: Women’s Premier League 2026
Date: 15/01/2026
Time: 7:30 PM LOCAL, 2:00 PM GMT
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Streaming: Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network
MIW vs UPW Today’s Match Weather Condition:
- Temperature: 31.4°C
- Humidity: 43%
- Rain: 0% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: NNW
- Wind speed: 18.4KPH
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MIW vs UPW Today’s Match Pitch Report & Condition
The pitch at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy generally provides an excellent surface for batting, characterized by true bounce and consistent pace which favors stroke-making and high scores. The toss factor is crucial because a significant amount of dew typically settles in the evening, making it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball in the second innings and easier for the team chasing the target. For this reason, captains winning the toss almost invariably choose to field first, giving the chasing team a distinct advantage.
MIW vs UPW – Probable Playing XI (WPL 8th Match 2026)
Mumbai Indians Women: Hayley Matthews, Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha
UP Warriorz Women: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
MIW vs UPW – WPL Head-to-Head Records
Total matches played: 7
Mumbai Indians Women won: 5
UP Warriorz Women won: 2
Tie / No Result: 0
First-Ever WPL Match
Date: March 12, 2023
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 8 wickets
Most Recent WPL Match
Date: March 6, 2025
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 6 wickets
Player of the Match: Hayley Matthews
MI-W vs UPW – WPL Run-Chase Records
MI-W in WPL Run Chases
Matches: 17
Wins: 14
Defeats: 3
W/L Ratio: 4.67
UPW in WPL Run Chases
Matches: 12
Wins: 6
Defeats: 6
W/L Ratio: 1.0
WPL match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s WPL 8th Match 2026.
Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women | WPL 8th Match Prediction
Scenario 1
Who will win today’s toss: UPW wins the toss and opt to bowl first
MIW scores: 170–180
Who will win today’s match: UPW to win today’s WPL 8th Match 2026
Scenario 2
Who will win today’s toss: MIW wins the toss and opt to bowl first
UPW scores: 185–195
Who will win today’s match: MIW to win today’s WPL 8th Match 2026
Today Match Winning Percentage
WPL Betting Insights for MIW vs UPW WPL 8th Match 2026
- Who will win the toss Today: UPW won the toss and elect to Bowl first.
- Top Batter Performance: Meg Lanning
- Top Bowler Performance: Sophie Ecclestone
- Today’s WPL betting tips: Team bowling first are safe bet to play today’s WPL 8th match 2026.




