In the Women’s Premier League 2023, the eliminator match will be played between Mumbai Indians and UP Warriors on Friday. Whichever team wins this match will make it to the finals where they will face Delhi Capitals. Both these teams have come face to face 2 times and both have won 1-1 matches. The result of this match depends on those 5 players who are in excellent form at the moment.
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This season of WPL has been very special for Saika Ishaq of Mumbai Indians. In 8 matches, she has been empty handed in only three matches. She has taken 13 wickets so far. In the first match against UP in the league round, Saika took three wickets in which big names like Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath were involved. In such a situation, he needs to be careful with this bowler.
Mumbai has Already Fallen in their trap
UP’s spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone is currently the highest wicket-taker in this league. He has taken 14 wickets in 8 matches. He has taken wickets in every match of this league which shows that he is the reliable bowler of the team. And is able to trap the opponents in his trap. Mumbai has been caught in their trap earlier as well, so they need to be careful.
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Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hayley Mathews is in full form. Runs are coming out of her bat as well and she is also taking wickets. So far he has taken 12 wickets in 8 matches while scoring 232 runs at an average of 33.14. UP needs to avoid Haley’s double attack.
UP’s Batting Relies Heavily on Tahlia McGrath
UP’s batting depends heavily on Tahlia McGrath. The team is dependent on him. In 8 matches, this player has scored 295 runs at an average of 59.00. His strike rate is 159.46. If Mumbai has to win this match, then they will have to get Tahlia’s wicket as soon as possible.
Amelia Kar is also not far behind in taking wickets. This Mumbai bowler has taken 13 wickets in 8 matches. The 22-year-old bowler has taken four wickets in two matches against UP. She understands the weakness of the opposing team very well and then attacks accordingly.
