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Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) will play against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) in Match 1 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. Only the WPL’s champion teams will open the 4th season of the tournament with great excitement.
The game will be played on January 9, 2026, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
As defending champions and top teams, MI-W and RCB-W will look to make a strong start to the league stage. The match attracted significant fan attention as the WPL continues to gain popularity worldwide. Get the match odds, prediction, and pitch report of the 1st match of the WPL 2026.
Winning and Toss Odds For MI-W vs RCB-W Match
In WPL, MI-W is the most successful team, having won 2 titles; that’s why betting platforms offer lower returns on MI-W wins.
| Platform | MI-W Win Odds | RCB-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (MI-W) | Toss Odds (RCB-W) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.72 | 2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | Balanced odds |
| Stake | 1.75 | 2 | 1.92 | 1.88 | Best MI-W win value |
| 4RABET | 1.74 | 2 | 1.94 | 1.86 | Boosted toss markets |
| BetVibe | 1.7 | 2.15 | 1.89 | 1.91 | High RCB upset value |
MI-W vs RCB-W 1st Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | MI-W vs RCB-W, 1st Match |
| Series | WPL 2026 |
| Date | January 09, Friday |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
MI-W vs RCB-W Squad For 1st Match
For the 4th consecutive time, Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the MI-W, while Smriti Mandhana will be the skipper of RCB-W.
Mumbai Indians Women’s Squad
Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Nalla Reddy, Triveni Vasistha, G Kamalini (wk), Rahila Firdous (wk), Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail
Royal Challenger Bengaluru Women’s Squad
Dayalan Hemalatha, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Gautami Naik, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Pooja Vastrakar, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kumar Prathyoosha (wk), Lauren Bell, Arundhati Reddy, Linsey Smith, Radha Yadav
Pitch Report Of Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy has a batting-friendly pitch, and both teams’ batters will enjoy batting on this surface.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | This surface has a consistent bounce and good carry, setting up a thrilling battle where batters can thrive alongside bowlers who strike early. |
| Batting Assistance | Openers and middle-order stars get solid support to build innings, especially as the pitch settles in. |
| Bowling Assistance | Pacers grab swing and seam with the new ball, while spinners dominate later as the track grips and slows unpredictably. |
| Ground Dimensions | Square boundaries range from 63 to 67 meters, with straight ones reaching 86 meters. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Batting first typically yields totals around 175, and the lowest target defended on this venue is 156. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Evening dew gives chasers a clear edge, so most skippers opt to bowl first and exploit the early seam before the conditions turn slippery. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 21-31°C, which is a relatively good condition for players. |
| Weather | A sunny day with dew expected in the 2nd inning. |
| Precipitation | There is 3% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 51%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 09 km/h. |
MI-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head In WPL
Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 07 times in the WPL, where MI-W won 4 times.
| Total Matches Played | 07 |
| Mumbai Indians Women Won | 04 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
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Key Players To Watch
Since both teams will look to start their WPL 2026 campaign with a win, the following players will be the key for both teams.
| Players | WPL Stats |
|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews (MI-W) | 758 runs and 41 wickets in 29 WPL matches. |
| Amelia Kerr (MI-W) | 437 runs and 40 wickets in 29 games of WPL career. |
| Saika Ishaque (MI-W) | 25 wickets in 22 games at an economy of 7.62. |
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) | 646 runs in 26 matches at an average of 24.84. |
| Dwaine Pretorius (RCB-W) | 972 runs and 14 wickets in 25 WPL matches |
| Grace Harris (RCB-W) | 581 runs and 13 wickets in 22 WPL games. |
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