Mumbai Indians Women

The Mumbai Indians are an Indian women’s cricket team that plays in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Indiawin Sports, the same company that owns the men’s squad, won the rights to run the Mumbai-based franchise for ₹912.99 crores (US$110 million). Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain, and Lisa Keightley is the team coach. The team defeated the Delhi Capitals in the final to lift the WPL title for a second time in 2025. In WPL 2026, Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 9.

  • Founded: 2023
  • Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur 
  • Coach: Lisa Keightley
  • Home ground: DY Patil Stadium
  • WPL titles: 2 (2023, 2025) 
  • Owners: Indiawin Sports (Reliance Industries)

Mumbai Indians Women Squad for WPL 2026 

MI Women Short Bio 

The MI Women’s team wears blue jerseys and were the champions of the first edition of the WPL. They will step into WPL 2025 with a few new names acquired in the recently held mini auction. The team features star players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Shabnim Ismail, and Amelia Kerr.

Jersey ColourBlue
Theme Song
Main RivalsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals 
Key PlayersHarmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Burmt, Amelia Kerr
CaptainHarmanpreet Kaur

Administration & Support Staff 

PositionName
Head coachLisa Keightley
Batting coachDevika Palshikar
Bowling coach & MentorJhulan Goswami
Spin bowling coachKristen Beams
Fielding coachNicole Bolton

Mumbai Indians Women Full Schedule for WPL 2026 

DateTeam 1Team 2VenueTime
09/01/2026Mumbai IndiansRoyal Challengers BengaluruNavi Mumbai19:30
10/01/2026Mumbai IndiansDelhi CapitalsNavi Mumbai19:30
13/01/2026Mumbai IndiansGujarat GiantsNavi Mumbai19:30
15/01/2026Mumbai IndiansUP WarriorzNavi Mumbai19:30
17/01/2026UP WarriorzMumbai IndiansNavi Mumbai15:00
20/01/2026Delhi CapitalsMumbai IndiansVadodara19:30
26/01/2026Royal Challengers BengaluruMumbai IndiansVadodara19:30
30/01/2026Gujarat GiantsMumbai IndiansVadodara19:30

History 

The emergence of the Women’s Cricket Premier League (WPL) marks a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s cricket in India, featuring a blend of international stars and promising domestic talents. In this groundbreaking league, Mumbai Indians have mirrored their unparalleled success in the IPL by clinching victory in the inaugural season. 

MI Women Key Players 

Harmanpreet Kaur 

Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of the Mumbai Indians women’s team. She was one of the leading run-scorers in the WPL 2023. Harmanpreet led the team to a successful stint in 2023 by winning the title.

Shabnim Ismail

Since making her debut for the South African women’s team on the international scene in 2007, Shabnim Ismail has become the team’s leading wicket-taker in all formats. She has amassed 191 wickets in 127 WODIs and 123 wickets in 113 WT20Is. She is a women’s cricket stalwart as well as a legend in South African cricket.

Amelia Kerr

A seasoned campaigner, Harmanpreet Kaur brings a wealth of experience to the Mumbai Indians squad in this edition of the WPL. With notable performances in prestigious T20 tournaments like the WBBL in Australia and The Hundred in England, she eagerly anticipates facing the opposition and adding sparkle to another WPL edition.

FAQs

How many times have MI women won the WPL?

Mumbai Indians women have won the WPL title twice, in 2023 and in 2025. 

Who is the owner of MI women? 

Nita Ambani is the owner of MI women’s team. 

Who is the captain of MI women? 

Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of Mumbai Indians Women.

Who is the coach of Mumbai Indians Women?

Lisa Keightley replaced Charlotte Edwards as the coach for WPL 2026 after the latter was appointed as the England Women’s Cricket Team coach.

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