WPL 2026: MI W vs RCB W Match 1 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head to Head

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will kick off on Friday, January 9, so be ready for another incredible season. In the WPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) Women are prepared to defend their championship. In the first game of the new season, they will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women.

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai will host the tournament's opening match. Ellyse Perry, RCB-W's top WPL player, has withdrawn from the fourth edition. In three seasons, she was the most influential player for RCB-W. MI-W will be eager to start the season with a victory now that its core group of players is back.

MI W vs RCB W Match 1 Details:

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report:

At the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, batters typically benefit from the pitch. Because of the dew effect, the ball tends to come onto the bat smoothly, which is likely to help teams batting second. If batters spend time at the crease, average first-innings scores, which often fall between 150 and 160, can be easily chased. In order to create pressure and establish rhythm, bowlers must maintain controlled lengths and tight lines.

Navi Mumbai Weather Forecast:

Navi Mumbai will have pleasant weather with occasional cloud cover. During the planned time, an average humidity of 38% and a temperature of about 28°C are anticipated.

Head to Head:

Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

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

Watch this space for more cricket predictions and cricket news.