WPL 2026, Match 3: MIW vs DCW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Women face Delhi Capitals Women in a crucial early WPL 2026 clash as both teams look to gain momentum in the tournament.

Gopi Marisetty
Gopi Marisetty

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WPL 2026, Match 3: MIW vs DCW
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The Mumbai Indians Women clash with the Delhi Capitals Women in Match 3 of the Women's Premier League 2026 on Saturday, January 10, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This is one of the more consistent teams clashing in the league and thus promises an exciting early-season match.

The Mumbai Indians Women enter this match after losing the season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women off the last ball. Two-time champions, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will look to bounce back as soon as possible and open their account on the points table. With lots of match-winners in the squad, MIW will be confident of a strong comeback.

The Delhi Capitals Women will be captained by World Cup star Jemimah Rodrigues in WPL 2026. DCW have reached the finals in all three previous seasons but are still searching for their first title. They will be keen to start this new campaign on a positive note by defeating the former champions and setting the tone for the season.

MIW vs DCW: Head-to-Head Record

  • Matches Played: 8
  • Mumbai Indians Women Won: 4
  • Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
  • Tied / No Result: 0

MIW vs DCW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather in Navi Mumbai on the match day is predicted to be hot and clear. The temperature is going to be around 32°C, with widely clear skies during the game. There is no possibility of rain; the humidity will be around 35%, and the wind blowing at 14 km/h will promise undisturbed play.

The pitch at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy generally supports batters, especially in the first innings. However, the pitch can be slightly slow, and the dew factor in the second innings often makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball. Because of this, teams winning the toss may prefer to chase. Team balance and handling the dew will play a key role in this match.

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MIW vs DCW: Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians Women (MIW):

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

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Taniya Bhatia (WK), Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Alana King, NR Shree Charani, Minnu Mani

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