WPL 2026 RCB vs MI Match Prediction: Match 1 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 starts on January 9. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play the opening match against the Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
RCB are coming off a poor season last year. The 2024 champions won only three out of eight matches and missed the knockouts after losing five games in a row. Ellyse Perry, who was retained, has withdrawn due to personal reasons. She was the highest run-scorer and fourth-highest wicket-taker in WPL history. Sayali Satghare has replaced her in the squad.
The Mumbai Indians will enter the season as defending champions. They have won two of the three WPL editions played so far. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side in WPL 2026. Lisa Keightley is the new head coach, replacing Charlotte Edwards. Former Australia leg-spinner Kristen Beams has joined the coaching staff.
WPL RCB vs MI Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: Jan 09, 2026
- Time: 07:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
WPL RCB vs MI Live Streaming: How To Watch
The WPL 2026 RCB vs MI clash can be watched on television and online.
In India, the matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming in India will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
For international viewers, the WPL 2026 will be shown in the UK, USA, Australia, and other regions through official broadcast partners.
Digital streaming will allow fans to watch matches on mobile phones and smart TVs.
WPL RCB vs MI Match Prediction Full Squad:
MI Full Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, Kamalini G, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Nicola Carey, Milly Illingworth, Sajana Sajeevan, Sanskriti Gupta, Rahila Firdous, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, and Nalla Reddy.
RCB Full Squad
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 (replacement for Ellyse Perry)
RCB vs MI Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 07
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 03
- Mumbai Indians Won: 04
- No Contest: 00
- First Played: 6 March 2023 (MI-W win)
- Last Played: 11 March 2025 (RCB-W win)
RCB-W vs MI-W Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
RCB-W vs MI-W Match Prediction; Predicted XIs:
RCB Predicted XI:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Dayalan Hemalatha, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell
MI Predicted XI:
Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, G. Kamalini (wk), Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sanskriti Gupta
WPL RCB-W vs MI-W Match Prediction: DY Patil Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai is considered bouncy and true. Around 200 tonnes of soil were brought in from South Africa to prepare the surface. This helps batters play their shots freely while also offering good pace and bounce for fast bowlers. The sand-based outfield grass reduces injury risk and allows quick drainage. An underground drainage system ensures faster clearing of water after rain.
RCB-W vs MI-W Match 1 Weather Report
The RCB-W vs MI-W match on Friday, 9 January 2026 will be played under clear and sunny weather conditions. The minimum temperature is expected to be around 20°C and the maximum around 30°C. There is no rain forecast throughout the day or night.
RCB-W vs MI-W Match Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the WPL RCB vs MI Match Prediction are
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Amelia Kerr
- Smriti Mandhana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s WPL Match 1?
For the RCB-W vs MI-W Match Prediction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will defeat the Mumbai Indians.
FAQs
Q. Where will the RCB-W vs MI-W match be played?
A. The match will be held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Q. Who are the defending champions in WPL 2026?
A. The Mumbai Indians are the defending champions.
Q. Who is the captain of the Mumbai Indians Women for WPL 2026?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the Mumbai Indians.
Q. Who is the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women?
A. Smriti Mandhana is the captain of RCB Women.
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