WPL 2026, Match 16: RCBW vs MIW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will clash with Mumbai Indians Women in Match 16 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday, January 26. Their last encounter took place in Navi Mumbai, wherein RCBW beat MIW in a nail-biting contest.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have been one of the strongest teams this season. With five wins from six matches, they are placed near the top of the points table. Although they lost their previous match against Delhi Capitals Women. Despite already being qualified for playoffs. Smriti Mandhana’s side will look to bounce back quickly and continue their winning run.

Mumbai Indians Women are currently struggling to find form. After a good start to the season, they have slipped to fourth place with just two wins from six matches. MIW are on a three-match losing streak, and with a tight net run rate, every remaining game is important for them to stay in the playoff race.

RCBW vs MIW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 8
  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 4
  
• Mumbai Indians Women Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

RCBW vs MIW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather will be warm at the beginning of the match, with expected temperatures up to around 28°C. As the match progresses, it could cool further to between 19°C and 21°C. No rain has been forecasted and clear skies with light winds are expected.

The pitch at the BCA Stadium usually favor for batters. Runs can be scored freely, especially early in the innings. Fast bowlers may get some help with the new ball, but dew later in the match could make bowling difficult in the second innings. Teams may prefer to chase because of this.

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RCBW vs MIW: Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):

Smriti Mandhana (C), Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell

Mumbai Indians Women (MIW):

Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nicola Carey, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Rahila Firdous (WK), Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma