A high-stakes WPL 2026 clash sees the defending champions Mumbai Indians Women take on the table-topping Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Vadodara. RCB-W have been the season’s standout side, winning 5 of 6 games, while MI-W are in a slump with three consecutive losses. A win here guarantees RCB a direct spot in the final, adding extra motivation. Having already beaten Mumbai once this season, RCB will be confident, but MI’s star-studded lineup is desperate to revive their campaign.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Win Probability
MIW vs RCBW Batting Tips
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, 16th Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Match 16 |
| Date | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
MIW vs RCBW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win Today Match?)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are favoured to win this crucial encounter. This prediction is based on their superior form, consistency, and head-to-head advantage this season. RCB have been the most dominant and well-rounded unit, with their batting firing collectively and bowlers like Nadine de Klerk (10 wickets) delivering consistently. In contrast, Mumbai Indians, despite possessing match-winners like Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, have struggled for consistency and are on a losing streak. Furthermore, the Vadodara conditions heavily favour the chasing side due to dew, and RCB’s balanced attack is better equipped to handle that pressure. Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to win and secure a direct berth in the final.
MIW vs RCBW Head to Head (Last 6 Matches)
| MIW Won | 02 |
| RCBW Won | 04 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
MIW vs RCBW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Mumbai Indians Women
The defending champions are in a precarious position after three straight losses. Their batting relies heavily on the form of captain Harmanpreet Kaur (240 runs) and the all-round prowess of Nat Sciver-Brunt (219 runs, 10 wickets with the ball). Their bowling needs to step up to contain RCB’s powerful batting lineup. This is a must-win game to keep their playoff hopes alive.
MIW Probable Playing XI:
Hayley Matthews, Gunalan Kamalini (WK), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Nalla Kranthi Reddy, Triveni Vasistha.
Top Player to Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur & Nat Sciver-Brunt. The captain is in good touch and must lead from the front. A big, aggressive innings from her is crucial to inspire her team out of their slump.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
RCBW are the team to beat, sitting comfortably at the top with five wins. Their batting is deep and explosive, led by Smriti Mandhana (230 runs) and Grace Harris. Their bowling attack has been equally impressive, with Nadine de Klerk leading the wicket-takers. They are a confident, settled unit playing for a spot in the final.
RCBW Probable Playing XI:
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (WK), Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell.
Top Player to Watch: Smriti Mandhana & Georgia Voll
MIW vs RCBW Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara is good for batting with reliable bounce and relatively short boundaries. While the surface can slow down later, chasing under lights is significantly easier due to the heavy dew factor, which makes bowling in the second innings challenging. A first-innings score of 170-180 is considered competitive.
Conditions in Vadodara are expected to be cooler and drier, but comfortable for cricket, with the dew factor likely to play a major role in the second innings.
MIW vs RCBW Toss Prediction
A clear pattern has been set at this venue in WPL 2026: the captain winning the toss has chosen to bowl first in all four matches. Following this strong trend and considering the dew factor, the toss winner will almost certainly elect to field.
MIW vs RCBW Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Richa Ghosh, Gunalan Kamalini
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Grace Harris, Georgia Voll
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nadine de Klerk
- Bowlers: Amelia Kerr, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
Pro Tip: Dream11 currently offers users from outside India the ability to create teams for free. Given the heavy dew and chasing advantage, prioritize top-order batters from the team likely to chase. All-rounders who bowl in the powerplay or middle overs are also valuable. Always finalize your Dream11 team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts (around 07:00 PM IST).
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