The **Women’s Premier League 2026** is reaching fever pitch and a blockbuster clash awaits as **Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)** lock horns with **UP Warriorz Women (UP-W)** at the iconic **Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai**.

MI Women have dominated this rivalry with a **5-2 head-to-head advantage**, but UP Women are desperate for a comeback. With stars like **Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield** in action, this match promises fireworks and fantasy points galore.

If you’re building your **Dream11, My11Circle, Vision11 or fantasy teams**, this is the must-read preview.


## **Match Details**

* **Match:** MI Women vs UP Women – WPL 2026
* **Venue:** Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
* **Date & Time:** 15 January 2026, 7:30 PM
* **Format:** T20


## **Live Streaming & Telecast**

* **Live Streaming (India):** **JioHotstar App & Website**
* **TV Broadcast:** **Star Sports Network**
* **International:** WPL Live on Willow TV, Fox Sports, SuperSport


## **Injury Update & Player Availability**

* **MI Women:** All key players fit
* **UP Women:** No confirmed injuries
* **Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, Meg Lanning & Phoebe Litchfield** all available

Final Playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.


## **Pitch Report – Dr DY Patil Stadium**

This venue is one of the **best batting surfaces in WPL**.

* **Average Score (Last 5 matches):** 175
* **Pacers:** 39 wickets
* **Spinners:** 21 wickets

**Fantasy Insight:**
Pick **top-order batters** and **pace-bowling all-rounders**. The ball comes nicely on to the bat, but fast bowlers who hit the deck hard get wickets.

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## **Team Form**

### **MI Women**

* Won 3 of last 5 matches
* Scored **195 runs vs DC-W** recently
* Batting and all-rounders in top form

### **UP Women**

* Lost 4 of last 5
* Scored **197 vs GG-W**
* Batting improving but bowling needs support


## **Key Players to Watch**

### **Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W)**

* Series Average: **126 fantasy points**
* **74 runs + 3 wickets**
* Bats top-order, bowls crucial overs

### **Amelia Kerr (MI-W)**

* **5 wickets** this series
* Fantasy average: **108**
* Elite all-round value

### **Nicola Carey (MI-W)**

* Fantasy average: **165**
* **61 runs + 5 wickets**
* One of the best differential picks

### **Phoebe Litchfield (UP-W)**

* **98 runs**
* Fantasy average: **109**
* Aggressive top-order batter

### **Meg Lanning (UP-W)**

* Class player on flat wickets
* Could explode on this surface


## **Captain & Vice-Captain Picks**

### **Safe Picks**

* **Nat Sciver-Brunt**
* **Amelia Kerr**

### **Grand League Differentials**

* **Nicola Carey**
* **Phoebe Litchfield**


## **Fantasy Strategy**

* Stack **MI all-rounders**
* Pick **top-order batters**
* Prefer **fast bowlers** over spinners
* Use Carey & Litchfield for rank boost

The WPL action returns to Navi Mumbai as MI Women host UP Women. With the DY Patil pitch favoring pacers and high scores, find out which all-rounders are essential for your fantasy teams in this crucial clash.

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