MI W vs RCB W head to head WPL 2026: The Women’s Premier League 2026 gets underway with a blockbuster clash as former champions Mumbai Indians Women lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the opening match of the season. The contest will be played on January 9, 2026 (Friday) at 7:30 PM IST at the iconic Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, a venue known for high-scoring encounters and electrifying atmospheres.
Mumbai Indians Women enter WPL 2026 with a settled core and a reputation for consistency. As former champions, MI W boast a well-balanced squad combining international stars and reliable Indian talent. Key all-rounders like Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr continue to be the backbone of the side, offering depth with both bat and ball. With strong leadership, tactical clarity, and proven match-winners, MI W will look to set the tone early and make a statement in their title quest.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women begin WPL 2026 with renewed hope and a clean slate after a mixed campaign last season. Led by inspirational skipper Smriti Mandhana, RCB W rely heavily on their explosive batting unit and improved middle-order depth. Players like Richa Ghosh provide firepower, while the bowling unit will be eager to show better discipline in crunch moments.
These two teams are up for a battle in WPL 2026. Here is everything you can consider about Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women head-to-head and stats, including the schedule and previous match outcomes through the WPL history.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Match Schedule
Mumbai Indians Women have already played one T20 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the league stage of WPL 2026. The 20th match of the WPL 2026 will be played on January 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at Navi Mumbai , Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. These matches will be played on a home-team and away-team basis.
| Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 26 Jan 2026 | BCA Stadium Kotambi, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women head-to-head record
The head-to-head stats clarify that Mumbai Indians Women have more advantage over Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. These teams have played six T20 matches so far. MI W stamped victory on four occasions, while RCB W finished the game two times in their favor. When these teams faced each other in the last edition, it was a thrilling match as part of a play-off in which RCB W won by five runs. It reflects that MI W and RCB W are strong competitors. Below, you can check the head-to-head stats.
The table shows the Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women WPL head-to-head and stats
| Teams | Won | Lost | NR | HS | LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | 4 | 3 | 0 | 159 | 113 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore Women | 3 | 4 | 0 | 155 | 115 |
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Match Results
The table shows the Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women match results in the WPL tournament for all the seasons.
| Home Team | Away Team | Winner | Margin | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI W | RCB W | RCB W | 3 Wkts | DR DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi M. | Jan 9 , 2026 |
| MI W | RCB W | RCB W | 11 Runs | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Mar 11, 2025 |
| RCB W | MI W | MI W | 4 Wkts | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | Feb 21, 2025 |
| – | – | RCB W | 5 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Mar 15, 2024 |
| – | – | RCB W | 7 Wkts | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Mar 12, 2024 |
| RCB W | MI W | MI W | 7 Wkts | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium | Mar 2, 2024 |
| MI W | RCB W | MI W | 4 Wkts | DR DY Patil Sports Academy | Mar 21, 2023 |
| MI W | RCB W | MI W | 9 Wkts | Brabourne Stadium | Mar 6, 2023 |
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Top Players
Mumbai Indians Women
Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt played destructively in previous matches, as no plan seemed to work against them. Adaptability and focus made them game-changers. Also, the important partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been a key strength of the Indians. The expectation from all-rounder Hayley Matthews is growing to stabilize the opening for MI W, while her contribution in taking wickets has been consistent. In the lower middle order, Amanjot Kaur is a key player to watch out for, as she can contribute with the ball as well. Amelia Kerr shines throughout her overs. These bowlers are among the top 10 wicket-takers in WPL 2025.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women are the right combination of players who know their roles distinctively. Wicket-keeper and batter Richa Ghosh and all-rounder Ellyse Perry are batters to look out for after the fall of the initial wickets. Ellyse Perry is a leading run-scorer in WPL 2026, while Richa Ghosh is 8th among the top 10 batters. Playing at the fourth position, Raghvi Bist has also shown consistent innings. Georgia Wareham, who bats aggressively in the lower middle order, has 11 wickets in 7 WPL 2025 matches. Renuka Singh has been effective as well, as she is a leading wicket-taker with 10 dismissals to her name this season.
