MI-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

The opening shock of Women’s Premier League 2026 stands of the reigning champions Mumbai Indian Women against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Both teams come in with strong squads bolstered by international stars, setting the stage for a high-stakes opening match on January 9. Mumbai Indians, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaurboast a balanced range including Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews And Amélie Kerr for explosive hitters and versatile, versatile contributions.​

Harmanpreet’s Mumbai Indians hold a historic advantage in head-to-head encounters, winning 4 of the previous 6 matches against RCB Women, including a thrilling chase of 167 in their last encounter. The reigning champions are counting on Chabnim Ismaïlthe rhythm and Saika Ishaquespin to exploit the first conditions, while Amanjot Kaur And Nicholas Carey add mid-order muscle. RCB, led by Smriti Mandhanacounter with Richa Ghoshfinishing power, Shreyanka Patil‘s off-spin, and new recruit Grace Harris for an aggressive stroke game, aimed at reversing past fortunes

MI-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026: Match Details

• Date and time: January 9; 7:30 p.m. IST/2:00 p.m. GMT
• Place: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

MI-W vs RCB-W, head-to-head record in WPL

Matches played: 7 | Mumbai Indians won: 4 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 3 | No results: 0

Presentation report of DY Patil Sports Academy

The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy pitch has always favored WPL hitters, offering real bounce and short boundaries (around 65m in a row). In WPL 2025 here, teams posting over 160 successfully defended twice, but dew chases were successful 70% of the time. Captains who win the toss may prefer to run after winning the toss depending on conditions.

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Squads

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasishta, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare.

MI-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026: match prediction of the day

Case 1:

• Mumbai Indians Women win toss and bowl first
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Power Play Score: 40-50
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Total Score: 140-150

Case 2:

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win toss and bowl first
• Mumbai Indians Women’s Powerplay Score: 50-60
• Mumbai Indians Women’s Total Score: 150-160

Match result: The team plays first to win the match.

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