Written By: Shreya Patil

The rivalry between the Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) and the UP Warriorz Women (UPW) in the Women’s Premier League has become one of the most exciting contests in the tournament. The two teams have faced each other 9 times, with Mumbai holding a slight 5–4 advantage.

Recently, UP Warriorz have emerged as a serious challenge. In early 2026, they won both league matches against Mumbai, including a 7-wicket victory led by Harleen Deol’s unbeaten 64 while chasing 162, and a 22-run win powered by Meg Lanning’s 70 and Phoebe Litchfield’s 61.

Overall, matches between MI-W and UPW have been a mix of thrilling chases, dominant Mumbai performances, and memorable individual displays, making this fixture one of the highlights of the WPL.

MI-W vs UPW-W Match Updates For 2026

MI vs UPW Match Updates for 2026
Source: Cricholic
DateVenueTimeResult
15 January 2026Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai7:30 PMUPW Women Won By 7 Wickets
17 January 2026Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai3:00 PMUPW Women Won By 22 Runs

Tickets for these events will be available on BookMyShow, and Star Sports Network will live-broadcast these along with live streaming on Jio-Hotstar. 

MI-W vs UPW-W Head-to-Head

The two sides have met 9 times in the WPL, with the Mumbai Indians Women leading 5–4.

StatisticsNumbers
Total Matches9
Mumbai Indians won5
UP Warriorz4

Match Results

MI vs UPW Head-to-Head
Source: News 18
DateWinnerWon byVenue
12 March 2023Mumbai IndiansWon by 8 wicketsBarbourne Stadium, Mumbai
18 March 2023UP WarriorzWon by 5 wicketsDr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
24 March 2023Mumbai IndiansWon by 72 runsDr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
28 February 2024UP WarriorzWon by 7 wicketsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
7 March 2024Mumbai IndiansWon by 42 runsArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
26 February 2025Mumbai IndiansWon by 8 wickets M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
6 March 2025Mumbai IndiansWon by 6 wicketsBarbourne Stadium, Mumbai
17 January 2026UP WarriorzWon by 22 RunsDr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
15 January 2026UP WarriorzWon by 7 wicketsDr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

MI vs UPW Overall Records

Highest Total

  • MI: 182/4
  • UPW: 187/8 

Lowest Total

  • MI: 113/10
  • UPW: 127/10

Highest Individual Score

  • Alyssa Healy(UPW) – 58 off 46
  • Natalie Sciver(MI-W) – 72* off 38

Best Bowling Figures

  • Sophie Ecclestone(UPW) – 3/15
  • Amelia Kerr(MI-W) – 5/38

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Memorable Moments And Key Highlights

  • WPL 2023 (League): UP Warriorz stunned MI by chasing 127, finishing at 129/5 in 19.3 overs for a 5-wicket win, one of their earliest statement victories.
  • WPL 2023 (League): MI bounced back strongly, chasing 159 with ease and reaching 164/2 in 17.3 overs, winning by 8 wickets.
  • WPL 2023 (Eliminator): MI produced a dominant knockout performance, posting 182/4 and crushing UPW by 72 runs, with Nat Sciver-Brunt 72 off 38* and Issy Wong 4/14.
  • WPL 2024: UP Warriorz delivered a clinical chase, overhauling 162 with 163/3 in 16.3 overs, led by Kiran Navgire’s 57 for a 7-wicket win.
  • WPL 2025: MI chased down 151, reaching 153/4 in 18.3 overs to win by 6 wickets, powered by Hayley Matthews’ 68 and Amelia Kerr’s 5-wicket haul earlier in the match.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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