MUM-W vs UP-W WPL 2026 Match Preview – Playing XI, Pitch Report, Fantasy Picks & Live Streaming

The Women’s Premier League 2026 delivers another blockbuster as Mumbai Women (MUM-W) face UP Women (UP-W) at the iconic Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Just two days after UP stunned Mumbai at this venue, the defending champions are hungry for revenge in what promises to be a high-scoring, high-pressure WPL clash.

With superstars like Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone in action, this MUM-W vs UP-W match is a dream for cricket fans and fantasy players alike.

Match Details

• Match: Mumbai Women vs UP Women – WPL 2026
• Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
• Date: 17 January 2026
• Time: 3:30 PM IST

Live Streaming & TV Broadcast

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
• Live Telecast: Star Sports Network

Fans in India can watch every ball live on Star Sports and stream the match on JioHotstar.

Weather Report – Navi Mumbai

• Temperature: Around 29°C
• Humidity: ~65%
• Rain Chance: Less than 5%
• Dew: Minimal (day match)

Conditions will be warm and slightly humid, but rain will not be a factor, ensuring a full 40-over contest.

Pitch Report – DY Patil Stadium

DY Patil is one of the best batting tracks in the WPL.

• Average 1st Innings Score: 172
• Pacers Wickets (last 5): 25
• Spinners Wickets (last 5): 20

The surface offers true bounce and fast outfield, helping batters play their shots. However, bowlers with variations — especially all-rounders — also get rewards.

Fantasy Insight: Expect another high-scoring WPL match with all-rounders playing a huge role.

Team Form & Head-to-Head

Mumbai Women

• Recent form: L-W-W-L-W
• Head-to-head vs UP: 5 wins

UP Women

• Recent form: W-L-L-L-W
• Beat Mumbai in the last game

Mumbai have the historical edge, but UP arrive with confidence after their recent win.

Injury Updates & Player Availability

Both teams are fully fit. No injury concerns reported from either camp.

Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Women (MUM-W) Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Triveni Vasistha

UP Women (UP-W) Meg Lanning, Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat, Chloe Tryon, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud

Key Players to Watch

Nat Sciver-Brunt (MUM-W)

139 runs + 5 wickets in the series Scored 65 and took 2 wickets vs UP last match

Harmanpreet Kaur (MUM-W)

181 runs in the series, including two 70+ scores Brilliant form at the top

Amelia Kerr (MUM-W)

7 wickets so far Dangerous leg-spin on this surface

Phoebe Litchfield (UP-W)

150 runs in the series UP’s most consistent batter

Deepti Sharma (UP-W)

All-round value: 48 runs + 3 wickets Bowls key overs

Nicola Carey (MUM-W)

131 runs + 6 wickets One of the most valuable WPL fantasy players

Fantasy Picks

Safe Picks

• Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Amelia Kerr
• Harmanpreet Kaur
• Deepti Sharma

Differential Picks

• Harleen Deol
• Nicola Carey
• Shabnim Ismail

Match Prediction

Mumbai Women have more in-form all-rounders and a stronger batting core. Expect MUM-W to bounce back and level the score against UP.

Disclaimer

This match preview is based on current form, pitch conditions and available data. Playing XIs may change after the toss. Fantasy sports involve financial risk please play responsibly and use your own judgment.