WPL 2026: MI-W vs RCB-W 1st Match Prediction & Fantasy Tips - Who Will Win Today’s WPL Match Between Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women?
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The MI-W vs RCB-W match prediction looks at the WPL 2026 season opener at DY Patil Stadium, where Mumbai Indians Women face Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. Mumbai, the defending champions, have a strong all-round squad, while RCB miss key players like Ellyse Perry, making it a tough start for them.
With better balance and bowling depth, the MI-W vs RCB-W prediction slightly favors Mumbai. For fantasy players, the MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 prediction focuses on top batters and wicket-taking bowlers, making the right MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 team today important.
Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (MI-W vs RCB-W)
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026 – Match 1
- Date: Friday, 9 January 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India
Pitch & Weather Report – Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
The pitch in Navi Mumbai is well-balanced, offering equal assistance to batters and bowlers. Batters can expect a true bounce, while pacers get some help upfront and spinners come into play in the middle overs.
A total of around of around 160-180 can be competitive
Weather: Clear skies with mild winds, temperature around 26°C. No rain interruptions expected.
Match Key Points – MI-W vs RCB-W
Mumbai Indians Women will play at their home venue, which gives them an advantage.
MI-W are the defending champions and have a stronger overall squad balance.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women are missing key players, making this match tougher for them.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt are the main players for Mumbai Indians Women.
Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris are key players for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women.
The pitch is balanced and should help both batters and bowlers.
Mumbai Indians Women start as favorites, but a competitive match is expected.
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Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)
Last 5 matches: W W L W W
- Wins in last 5: Four
- Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W)
Last 5 matches: L L L L W
- Wins in last 5: One
- Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Grace Harris
Head-to-Head Record in WPL
| Matches Played | MI-W Won | RCB-W Won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Last 5 Matches |
02 |
03 |
00 |
Insight: Mumbai Indians Women and RCB Women have shared victories in previous encounters. Historically, MI Women have a slight upper hand, particularly with key players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt performing consistently.
Probable Playing 11
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)
Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sajeevan Sanjana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, G Kamalini (wk), Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W)
Dayalan Hemalatha, Smriti Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Voll, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav
MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction – Top Picks
Batters to Watch
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) – Explosive middle-order run-scorer
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) – Consistent top-order batter
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) – Former captain, proven match-winner
Bowlers to Watch
- Shabnim Ismail (MIW) – Lead pacer, consistent wicket-taker
- Hayley Matthews (MI-W) – All-rounder contributing with both bat and ball
- Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W) – Key all-rounder, provides breakthroughs
MI-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: G Kamalini (MI-W)
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W), Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W), Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W)
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews (MI-W), Grace Harris (RCB-W)
Bowlers: Shabnim Ismail (MIW), Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W), Pooja Vastrakar (RCB-W), Saika Ishaque (MI-W)
Captain Choices: Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W), Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W)
Vice-Captain Choices: Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W), Hayley Matthews (MI-W)
MI-W vs RCB-W Match Prediction
Mumbai Indians Women enter the season opener as favorites. Their balanced squad, experienced all-rounders, and strong bowling attack give them the edge over a restructured RCB Women side missing key stars. RCB Women have talent in Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, and Smriti Mandhana, but MI-W’s depth makes them more likely to dominate.
MI-W vs RCB-W WPL 2026 Match Prediction:
👉 Mumbai Indians Women to win
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❓FAQs
Mumbai Indians Women are favorites due to squad depth and past record.
Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Smriti Mandhana, Shabnim Ismail, Nadine de Klerk.
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, India.
7:30 PM IST on Friday, 9 January 2026.
Balanced wicket, batting-friendly, pacers get some swing early, spinners turn in middle overs.
Captain Choices: Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W), Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W)
Vice-Captain Choices: Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W), Hayley Matthews (MI-W