The Women’s Premier League is back, and it doesn’t get bigger than this. Defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, setting the tone for what promises to be a high-intensity season.
The spotlight will firmly be on two of India’s biggest stars — Harmanpreet Kaur, leading Mumbai, and Smriti Mandhana, captaining Bengaluru — as they lock horns at the DY Patil Stadium.
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Big stakes to kick off WPL 2026
This is the first WPL season since India’s historic Women’s World Cup triumph, and expectations are sky-high. With teams refreshed after the mega auction, the league feels more open and competitive than ever.
Harmanpreet, speaking ahead of the opener, underlined the tournament’s growing influence. She said the WPL has played a massive role in improving India’s bench strength and pressure-handling, something that reflected in last year’s global success.
RCB, meanwhile, come in with confidence after winning their maiden title in 2024. With Mandhana at the helm and a balanced mix of experience and youth, Bengaluru will be keen to start strong and remind everyone why they lifted the trophy two seasons ago.
MI vs RCB WPL 2026: Match details
- Match: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Date: Today
- Venue: DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
Where to watch MI vs RCB WPL 2026 live in India
Fans can catch the opening clash live across platforms.
- Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website
- Live telecast on TV: Star Sports Network
Live scores and ball-by-ball updates will also be available on major cricket websites and apps throughout the match.
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MI vs RCB WPL 2026 squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell, Kumar Prathyoosha, Sayali Satghare, Prema Rawat, Dayalan Hemalatha, Linsey Smith
Mumbai Indians Women: Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Rahila Firdous, Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque, Nicola Carey
With star power on both sides and the season opener buzz in the air, MI vs RCB is shaping up to be a blockbuster start to WPL 2026.
