WPL 2026: RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction & Dream11 Team Today, Match Preview, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips - Match 16
- Published: January 25, 2026
- Updated: January 26, 2026
- By AllCric Team
Mumbai Indians Women face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in WPL Match 16 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This matchup is even more exciting after RCB Women beat MI Women by 3 wickets earlier this season, showing calm nerves in a close finish. Mumbai have had mixed results so far, so this game is important for them to stay in the playoff race.
RCB Women come in as the most confident side, sitting at the top of the table and playing consistent cricket. Vadodara is a good batting pitch, and teams batting first will look to put up a big score. With MI depending on Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, and RCB trusting Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris, the RCB-W vs MI-W match prediction looks evenly balanced, making this a close contest.
For fantasy players, the RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 prediction suggests picking in-form batters and key all-rounders to build the best RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 team today, with RCB holding a slight edge.
Match Details
- Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 16
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Date: Monday, 26 January 2026
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Pitch Report – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Kotambi Stadium has produced high-scoring WPL matches, with consistent bounce and shorter boundaries aiding stroke play. Pace bowlers can extract movement early, while spinners get average assistance as the surface slows slightly.
Competitive Score: 170–180 runs
Weather Report – Vadodara
- Conditions: Cool and dry evening
- Temperature: Comfortable throughout the match
- Rain: 0% chance
- Dew Factor: Likely in second innings, favouring chasing teams
RCB-W vs MI-W Recent Performances
Mumbai Indians Women
Last 5 matches: W W L L L
- Recent match result: Lost to Delhi Capital Women by 7 wickets
- Matches won this season: 2 out of 6.
- Key players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Last 5 matches: W W W W L
- Recent result: Beat MI Women by 3 wickets
- Matches won this season: 5 out of 6.
- Key players: Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk
RCB-W vs MI-W Head-to-Head in WPL
| Matches Played | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won | Mumbai Indians Women Won |
|---|---|---|
|
(Overall) 10 |
05 |
05 |
|
Last 5 matches
|
01 |
01 |
Latest meeting: RCB Women beat MI Women by 3 wickets
RCB-W vs MI-W Probable Playing 11
Mumbai Indians Women
Hayley Matthews, Rahila Firdous (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell
Toss Prediction
Likely Call: To Bowl
Reason: Dew has played a major role at Kotambi Stadium, making chasing easier under lights
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Batters to Watch
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW) – 240 runs this season, SR 144
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW) – 219 runs in 5 matches, consistent impact
- Smriti Mandhana (RCBW) – 230 runs this season, anchor at the top
Bowlers to Watch
- Amelia Kerr (MIW) – 10 wickets in 5 matches, economy 7.35
- Nadine de Klerk (RCBW) – 10 wickets, economy 7.05
- Sayali Satghare (RCBW) – 8 wickets in 3 matches, impressive control
RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Team Today
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh (RCBW)
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW), Smriti Mandhana (RCBW), Hayley Matthews (MIW)
All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW), Amelia Kerr (MIW), Nadine de Klerk (RCBW)
Bowlers: Sayali Satghare (RCBW), Shreyanka Patil (RCBW), Lauren Bell (RCBW), Amanjot Kaur (MIW)
Captain Choices: Nat Sciver-Brunt / Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-Captain Choices: Smriti Mandhana / Amelia Kerr
👉 Fantasy players can get more clarity for today’s match by checking the MI-W vs RCB-W 1st match prediction along with fantasy tips—a useful guide while creating your fantasy team.
RCB-W vs MI-W Match Prediction
👉 Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to win ✅
Mumbai Indians Women have the firepower to challenge any side, but their lack of consistency has hurt them this season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women look more settled, balanced, and confident, especially after already beating Mumbai once in this tournament.
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❓FAQs
RCB Women are slight favorites based on current form and consistency
A first-innings total of 170–180 is considered strong.
Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Smriti Mandhana, Nadine de Klerk.
Teams prefer to bowl first due to dew in the second innings.
No, dry and comfortable conditions are expected for a full game.