Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Friday, January 9, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The defending champions MI-W begin the season on a high after winning the WPL 2025 title, defeating Delhi Capitals Women in the final. As the most successful franchise with two titles, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side, featuring Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur, and Saika Ishaque, will be aiming to create history by securing a third championship.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women enter the new season with strong momentum, having lifted their maiden title in 2024 and remained consistent contenders since. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCB-W possess a balanced and competitive squad that includes Richa Ghosh, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, and Arundhati Reddy. With a proven core and growing confidence, Bengaluru will be determined to challenge the defending champions and begin their WPL 2026 campaign with a statement victory as they chase a second league title.

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Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W):

Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W):

Smriti Mandhana (C), Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar, Richa Ghosh (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Gautami Naik, Linsey Smith