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MI Unleash Matthews & Reddy Debut in WPL Toss Thriller

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January 17, 2026
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MI Unleash Matthews & Reddy Debut in WPL Toss Thriller
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Key Takeaways

  • 1📊 MI 2 changes: Matthews in, Ismail out
  • 2🏆 Reddy's WPL debut in high-pressure toss
  • 3💡 Harmanpreet eyes bowl-first revenge plot
  • 4🔮 UPW unchanged, face MI's fresh firepower

"Kranthi Reddy is making her WPL debut; MI have left out Shabnin Ismail and Poonam Khemnar"

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bowl against UP Warriorz in a high-stakes WPL clash at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. After a recent loss to the same foes, MI shake up with Hayley Matthews returning and debutant Kranthi Reddy stepping in.

Shabnim Ismail rests while Poonam Khemnar sits out, handing Reddy her WPL bow – a medium-pacer fans hope delivers early breakthroughs. UPW stick unchanged, banking on their edge from the last meeting. Under the afternoon sun, Harmanpreet's call sets up a revenge mission for the MI faithful.

Tactical Twists in Navi Mumbai Heat

Matthews, the West Indian all-round dynamo, bolsters MI's firepower after her absence. Her explosive batting and handy spin could turn the game, echoing IPL-style cameos. UPW's batting lineup faces a stern test from MI's refreshed attack. With DY Patil rocking, this day game promises WPL drama – can MI flip the script?

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