The upcoming match, number 6 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, will feature defending champions Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) against the struggling UP Warriorz (UP-W). With two wins in two games, MI-W sits at the top of the table, while UP-W has faced defeats in both their matches. Harmanpreet Kaur’s stellar performance has been pivotal for MI-W, whereas UP-W, led by Alyssa Healy, has faced challenges both on and off the field. The match is scheduled for 28th February 2024, at 19:30 IST, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, and will be broadcasted live on Sports 18 and Jio Cinema.
Batsmen (3):
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W): Experienced captain with a good record against UP-W.
- Sophia Devine (UP-W): All-rounder who can contribute both with bat and ball.
All-rounders (2):
- Amelia Kerr (MI-W): Emerging star with good bowling and batting skills.
- Deepti Sharma (UP-W): Experienced all-rounder with a knack for taking wickets.
Wicket-keeper (1):
- Alyssa Healy (MI-W): Explosive wicket-keeper batter with a proven track record.
Bowlers (4):
- Pooja Vastrakar (MI-W): Medium pacer with good swing and yorker abilities.
- Renuka Singh (UP-W): Fast bowler known for her pace and accuracy.
- Ankita Rana (UP-W): Leg-spinner who can fox batters with her variations.
- Gayatri Gayakwad (MI-W): Left-arm spinner who can trouble right-handed batters.
Captain and Vice-Captain:
- You can choose Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) as your captain based on her experience and leadership qualities.
- Amelia Kerr (MI-W) could be your vice-captain selection depending on your risk appetite and preferred playing style.