MI vs RCB WPL Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win MI-W vs RCB-W? Top Batter, Top Bowler Picks
MI-W vs RCB-W WPL Prediction: Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League 2026.
The match will be played on Friday, January 9, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, India. Both teams will aim to begin the season with a win.
LIVE SCORE – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru WPL 2026 (Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai)
MI vs RCM WPL Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who Will Win | Mumbai Indians Women to win this match. |
| Top Batter (Runs Scored) | Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W), Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) |
| Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) | Natalie Sciver (MI-W), Shreyanka Patil (RCB-W) |
| Most Sixes | Royal Challengers BLR Women to hit more sixes |
| Most Fours | Mumbai Indians Women to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | MI-W vs RCB-W Match 1 Dream11 Prediction |
MI-W vs RCB-W Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) Team Analysis
Mumbai Indians Women will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, along with key players Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr. The defending champions won the WPL title last season after beating Delhi Capitals in the final. They are the most successful team in WPL history, having won the trophy twice, and will look to continue their strong run.
Mumbai Indians Women Strength:
Harmanpreet Kaur: The heart of MI’s batting lineup. Her 268 runs at an average of 53.6 and a strike rate of 141 show how she controls the innings and turns pressure into dominance.
Amelia Kerr: MI’s most valuable all-rounder. With 215 runs and seven wickets, she makes an impact in both departments, whether by stabilising the middle order or breaking key partnerships with the ball.
Nat Sciver-Brunt: A true match-winner for MI. Her 172 runs and 10 wickets highlight how she delivers both with the bat and in crucial bowling spells.
Hayley Matthews: The powerplay enforcer. Her 180 runs and seven wickets make her one of MI’s most dangerous players, giving them strong starts and important breakthroughs.
Shabnim Ismail: MI’s strike bowler. With eight wickets at an economy rate of 6.18, she keeps batters under pressure and provides key breakthroughs at important moments.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) Team Analysis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are led by Smriti Mandhana, with support from Grace Harris, Shreyanka Patil and Richa Ghosh. The team will miss their star player Ellyse Perry this season. RCB Women won the WPL title in 2024 and will be looking to lift the trophy for a second time.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Strength:
Smriti Mandhana: RCB’s main batting force. Her 300 runs, including 40 fours and 10 sixes, show her ability to dominate bowlers and set the tone for big scores at the top of the order.
Richa Ghosh: RCB’s explosive finisher. With 257 runs at an average of 42.83 and a strike rate close to 142, she has the power to change games in the final overs.
Shreyanka Patil: RCB’s x-factor player. Her 13 wickets at an excellent average of 12.08 highlight how effective she is at breaking partnerships and controlling matches.
Grace Harris: A powerful middle-order batter. Her 188 runs at a strike rate of 136 give RCB the ability to increase the scoring rate at any stage of the innings.
Linsey Smith: A reliable wicket-taker. Her five wickets in the last three matches show her ability to build pressure and deliver timely breakthroughs when needed.
MI-W vs RCB-W WPL Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | MI-W vs RCB-W Match 1 |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2025 |
| Date & Time | Friday, January 9, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai, India. |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
MI vs RCB WPL: Probable Playing 11
Mumbai Indians Women Probable 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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Probable XI:
Smriti Mandhana (C), Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil/G Naik, Pooja Vastrakar, Richa Ghosh (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Gautami Naik, Linsey Smith
MI-W vs RCB-W WPL Players To Watch Out For
Who will be the top run scorers for the MI-W today?
Harmanpreet Kaur is our pick to top-score for the Mumbai Indians Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 7 | 7 | 2 | 268 | 95 | 53.6 | 190 | 141.05 | – | 2 | 8 | 30 |
| Amelia Kerr | 9 | 9 | 3 | 215 | 40 | 35.83 | 166 | 129.52 | – | – | 3 | 23 |
| Hayley Matthews | 9 | 9 | – | 180 | 55 | 20 | 159 | 113.21 | – | 1 | 4 | 29 |
| Natalie Sciver | 9 | 9 | – | 172 | 45 | 19.11 | 144 | 119.44 | – | – | 1 | 26 |
Who will be the top run scorers for RCB-W today?
Smriti Mandhana is our pick to top-score for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
| Smriti Mandhana | 10 | 10 | – | 300 | 80 | 30 | 224 | 133.93 | – | 2 | 10 | 40 |
| Richa Ghosh | 10 | 9 | 3 | 257 | 62 | 42.83 | 181 | 141.99 | – | 2 | 10 | 31 |
| Grace Harris | 8 | 8 | 2 | 188 | 60 | 31.33 | 138 | 136.23 | – | 1 | 7 | 23 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the MI-W in the match?
Pick: Natalie Sciver to take the most wickets for the Mumbai Indians Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR |
| Natalie Sciver | 9 | 9 | 27 | 215 | 10 | Feb-14 | 21.5 | 7.96 | 16.2 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 7 | 7 | 28 | 173 | 8 | Mar-18 | 21.63 | 6.18 | 21 |
| Hayley Matthews | 9 | 9 | 28 | 211 | 7 | Feb-18 | 30.14 | 7.54 | 24 |
| Amelia Kerr | 9 | 9 | 24 | 218 | 7 | Apr-17 | 31.14 | 9.08 | 20.57 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the RCB-W in the match?
Pick: Shreyanka Patil to take the most wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR |
| Shreyanka Patil | 8 | 8 | 21.3 | 157 | 13 | 04-Dec | 12.08 | 7.3 | 9.92 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 9 | 9 | 29.3 | 225 | 8 | Feb-27 | 28.13 | 7.63 | 22.13 |
| Pooja Vastrakar | 9 | 9 | 24.3 | 179 | 5 | Feb-14 | 35.8 | 7.31 | 29.4 |
MI-W vs RCB-W Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect the Royal Challengers BLR Women to hit more sixes in this match
MI-W vs RCB-W Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect the Mumbai Indians Women to hit more fours in this match.
| Team | Sixes / Match | Fours / Match |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | 3.0 | 18.22 |
| Royal Challengers BLR Women | 4.2 | 16.8 |
Who will win today’s MI-W vs RCB-W WPL Todays Match?
Mumbai Indians Women have a more experienced and talented squad and also benefit from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will be without their key player, Ellyse Perry.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing the Mumbai Indians Women to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.