RCB VS MI WPL 2026 : Champions are going to set the tone for opener, will be played by RCB VS MI
WPL 2026 is going to start from 9 January at 6:00 PM. Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are going to steal the spotlight for the opener of WPL 2026.
At Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium, Women’s Premier League 2026 is going to begin with a blockbuster clash between Mumbai Indians women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. We feel that this season also promises powerpack performances, tentacle battles and massive fan interest across live streaming platforms worldwide.
Last year’s Champions Mumbai Indian is going to defend their title in the 4th edition of WPL with momentum and depth on their side. Royal Challengers Bangalore arrive with renewed belief under the skipper Smriti Mandhana who begins her fourth season as captain again armed with fresh reinforcement and proven match winner qualities. Rivalry between both the teams has given standout individual performances to the fans with the near head to head records the opener sets the tone for what could be the most competitive WPL season yet.
Smriti Mandhana’s RCB: Calm Minds, Dangerous Intent
Mandana’s leadership gives RCB a hope of ambition. With her calm presence at the top combined with explosive support from Grace Harris and Georgia Voll, this side is going to be super explosive for Royal Challenger Bengaluru. They include all-rounders like Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav who also add balance to the team. Richa Ghosh finishing ability and Lauren Bell’s swing balling could decide the nail biting movement of the mass especially under the lights. RCB Team have multiple overseas options to get the right playing 11. They had one challenge that was selecting a perfect playing 11.
Mumbai Look Dangerous Under World Cup–Winning Captain Harmanpreet Kaur
Will Mumbai will be able to defend their title ?
Last year’s champions Mumbai Indians is the strongest team in WPL 2026 led by world cup winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Having international match winners including Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr. Mumbai Team is giving a serious threat to other teams. Their ability to adapt the under crucial condition by absorbing the match pressure and bring out the best define their trait of title winning run.
Starting the season from D.Y Patil gives MI a familiarity which could be decisive in the opener.
Where to watch ?
Fans can access the live streaming of this match from multiple live streaming apps and broadcasting options.
- Indian – Jiohotstar, Star Sports TV Network
- Australia – Fox Cricket, Kaio Sports
- USA/Canada – Sling TV via Willow Tv
- UK – Sky Sports Cricket
- South Africa & Sub – Saharan Regions – SuperSport
- New Zealand – Sky Sports 1
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