Get the best MIW vs RCBW match 1 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 1st encounter of WPL 2026. Expert examination and more with MI Women vs RCB Women.
MIW vs RCBW Preview Match 1 Prediction
Women’s cricket is back with a bang! WPL 2026 kicks off today with a mouth-watering opener. Mumbai Indians Women face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women at Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Match 1 starts on January 9, 2026.
MIW are the queens of WPL with two titles already. Harmanpreet Kaur leads her defending champions into battle tonight. They know exactly what it takes to win this tournament. Home advantage could be absolutely massive for them.
RCBW aren’t pushovers though – they won the 2024 title. Smriti Mandhana captains a squad packed with match-winners. Richa Ghosh and Nadine de Klerk bring serious firepower too. This MIW vs RCBW clash promises fireworks from ball one.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
The Navi Mumbai pitch has always loved batters. Runs come freely once you settle in here. Today’s pitch report suggests another batting beauty awaits both teams. Second innings teams usually enjoy chasing at this venue.
Dew plays a huge role in evening games here. The ball skids onto the bat beautifully under the lights. Teams posting 150-160 in the first innings should feel nervous. That’s totally chaseable if batters show patience early on.
Bowlers face a tough job on this pitch really. One loose delivery and bang – it disappears to the boundary. Tight lines are absolutely crucial throughout the innings. Weather’s perfect for WPL 2026’s opener today. Temperatures between 13°C and 20°C with clear skies overhead. Zero rain threat means uninterrupted action guaranteed.
MI Women vs RCB Women Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 7
MI Women: 4
RCB Women: 3
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
MI Women (MIW) Playing XI
Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar
RCB Women (RCBW) Playing XI
Smriti Mandhana (C), Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar, Richa Ghosh (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Gautami Naik, Linsey Smith
MIW vs RCBW Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batsmen: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana (vc), Amanjot Kaur
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Amelia Kerr, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Poonam Khemnar
Captain Choices for the Dream11
- Nat Sciver-Brunt: England superstar is the top Dream11 pick for today.
- Smriti Mandhana: India’s batting genius is a brilliant captain choices for Fantasy Cricket Tips.
MI Women vs RCB Women Preview: Players to Avoid
- Saika Ishaque: Team report hints she’s missing from the Playing XI.
- Nicola Carey: Won’t feature in this opening game.
This MIW vs RCBW Prediction report suggests exciting content for the WPL 2026 season. Fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favors the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests MIW have 53% chances to win and 47% for RCBW.
