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Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
MI vs RCB WPL 2026 Toss, Playing XI, and Pitch Report come into sharp focus as the Women’s Premier League 2026 gets underway. The season opener features a high-voltage clash between the Mumbai Indians Women and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. Two of the tournament’s most formidable sides face off in the curtain-raiser, promising an electrifying start and setting the momentum for another thrilling WPL season.
Anticipation is building around the toss, playing combinations, and pitch report. This page brings you all the key updates ahead of the opening delivery.
Match Details – MI vs RCB
- Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Date: 9 January 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
The toss is expected to take place shortly before the scheduled start of the match.
Toss Update – MI vs RCB
- Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won the toss
- Decision: Field first
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have won the toss and elected to field first in the WPL 2026 season opener. As a result, the Mumbai Indians Women will bat first at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
In evening games at DY Patil Stadium, winning the toss can be important. Dew may influence play in the later innings.
Playing XI – WPL 2026 Opening Match
Mumbai Indians Women Playing XI
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C) – Right-Handed Batsman
- Gunalan Kamalini (WK) – Left-Handed Batsman
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler
- Amelia Kerr – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Amanjot Kaur – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
- Nicola Carey – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler
- Poonam Khemnar – Right-Handed Batsman
- Shabnim Ismail – Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler
- Sanskriti Gupta – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Sajeevan Sajana – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Saika Ishaque – Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
Mumbai Indians will bat first, relying on their powerful middle order. Their all-round strength could help them post a competitive total in the WPL 2026 opener.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Playing XI
- Smriti Mandhana (C) – Left-Handed Batsman
- Grace Harris – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Dayalan Hemalatha – Right-Handed Batsman
- Richa Ghosh (WK) – Right-Handed Batsman
- Radha Yadav – Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Nadine de Klerk – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler
- Arundhati Reddy – Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
- Shreyanka Patil – Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Prema Rawat – Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Linsey Smith – Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
- Lauren Bell – Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler
RCB field a bowling-heavy XI with multiple spin options and solid pace depth. The combination suits defending under lights after choosing to field first.
Pitch Report – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
The pitch at DY Patil Stadium offers good bounce and a fast outfield. It favors batters once they settle in, allowing them to play freely. Pacers can get some early assistance with the new ball. Spinners usually make an impact in the middle overs. Evening conditions may bring dew, which can slightly influence play later in the innings.
As the game goes on, dew may play a role, giving an advantage to teams batting second. Chasing under lights may be preferred, based on how the pitch plays early on.
A team batting first is likely to post a competitive total. The toss thus becomes a key factor in match strategy.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on the toss and Playing XI for the opening match. Pitch report and other match details will be added as the WPL 2026 season begins.