The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 kicks off at what is now the iconic DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. It is the same venue where the Indian women’s team recorded history and enjoyed their maiden ICC World Cup win. The tournament could not have asked for a better curtain-raiser as defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against a revitalised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team captained by Smriti Mandhana.
With the Women’s T20 World Cup approaching later this year, the tournament doubles up as an audition stage for several players on the fringes of the national side.
MI vs RCB WPL 2026: Match Information
- Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, 1st Match
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Head-to-Head Record: MI vs RCB in WPL
- Matches Played: 7
- RCB Wins: 4
- MI Wins: 3
Where to Watch MI vs RCB WPL 2026 Live Streaming?
| Region | TV & Live Streaming Platforms |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network; JioHotstar |
| Australia | Fox Cricket; Kayo Sports |
| USA & Canada | Sling TV via Willow TV |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports 1 |
WPL 2026 Squads
Mumbai Indians squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Smriti Mandhana (C), Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, 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
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