The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026) has started from today. In the first match, 2-time champion Mumbai Indians is facing 1-time winner Royal Challengers Bangalore. RCB captain Smriti Mandhana has decided to bowl after winning the toss.
WPL 2026 has started.
Sports Desk, New Delhi. WPL 2026 GG W vs UP W Live: The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026) has started from today. In the first match, 2-time champion Mumbai Indians faced 1-time winner Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
This match was played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The command of both the teams is in the hands of Indians. Harmanpreet Kaur is taking charge of Mumbai Indians while Smriti Mandhana is taking charge of RCB.
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana has decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Mumbai, who came to bat first, scored 154 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, RCB chased the target on the last ball.
MI W vs RCB W Live: RCB won the match
Thanks to Nadine de Klerk's half-century, RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets in the first match of the fourth season of the Women's Premier League. Clarke played an unbeaten inning of 63 runs in 44 balls. Prema Rawat also remained unbeaten after scoring 8 runs on 4 balls.
MI W vs RCB W Live: RCB gets 7th blow
Despite the half-century partnership, RCB suffered two consecutive setbacks. Shreyanka Patil, who came to bat after the wicket of Arundhati Reddy, could also score only 1 run. The team suffered both setbacks in the 17th over. Reddy was out on the first ball of Nicola Carey's over and Patil was out on the last ball.
MI W vs RCB W Live: RCB's sixth wicket fell
Nicola Carey has tried to make Mumbai's comeback in the match. He broke the partnership between Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy. Kerry sent Reddy to the pavilion. Reddy played an inning of 20 runs in 25 balls. Now Shreyanka Patil has come on the field.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Half-century partnership
There has been a half-century partnership between Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy. Both have added 52 runs in 50 balls. RCB now needs 48 runs from 24 balls to win.
MI W vs RCB W Live: 5 wickets fell for RCB
Half of the RCB team has returned to the pavilion. The team suffered 2 setbacks in the 8th over. After Radha Yadav, now Richa Ghosh has returned to the pavilion. Richa played an inning of 6 runs on 6 balls. Mandhana's army is now looking for a partnership.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Radha Yadav out cheaply
The troubles of the RCB team seem to be increasing. Radha Yadav, who came at number 5, could score only 1 run on 2 balls. RCB's fourth wicket has fallen. Now Nadine de Klerk has entered the field.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Hemlata's struggle ends
RCB's third wicket fell in the form of Dayalan Hemlata. He played a slow inning of 7 runs in 12 balls. During this he also hit 1 four. Amanjor Kaur gave Dayalan out LBW. Radha Yadav has come to bat at number 5.
MI W vs RCB W Live: RCB gets second blow
The second wicket of Royal Challengers Bangalore has also fallen. After Captain Smriti Mandhana, now Grace Harris has also returned to the pavilion. He played an inning of 25 runs in 12 balls. During this, Harris hit 4 fours and 1 six. Shabnim Ismail took the catch of Harris.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Smriti Mandhana out
The first wicket of Royal Challengers Bangalore has fallen. Captain Smriti Mandhana was caught out after playing an inning of 18 runs in 13 balls. During this he hit 4 fours. There was a partnership of 40 runs for the first wicket between Mandhana and Grace Harris.
MI W vs RCB W Live: RCB set out to chase 155 runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore have set out to chase 155 runs. Grace Harris and captain Smriti Mandhana have entered the field on behalf of RCB. Sciver-Brunt is bowling the first over for Mumbai.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Mumbai scored 154 runs
After losing the toss, Mumbai came to bat first and scored 154 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs. Sajeevan Sajna played an inning of 45 runs in 25 balls. Apart from them, Nicola Carey scored 40, G Kamalini scored 32 and captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 20 runs. Nadine de Klerk took 4 wickets.
MI W vs RCB W Live: 2 wickets fell in the 20th over
Nicola Carey was caught out on the 5th ball of the 20th over. He played an inning of 40 runs in 29 balls.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Wicket fell in the last over
Mumbai got its fifth blow in the 20th over. Sajeevan Sajna missed her half-century. He played an inning of 45 runs in 25 balls. During this, he hit 7 fours and 1 six.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Mumbai gets its fourth blow
G Kamalini was bowled by Shreyanka Patil on the last ball of the 10th over. After this, captain Harmanpreet Kaur was caught out on the last ball of the 11th over. He played an inning of 20 runs in 17 balls. The captain hit 1 four and 1 six in his innings.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Mumbai's third wicket fell
Mumbai's third wicket has fallen on the last ball of the 10th over. Kamalini, who was holding one end till now, was bowled by Shreyanka Patil. Ji played an inning of 32 runs in 28 balls. During this he also hit 5 fours.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Mumbai's second wicket fell
The second wicket of Mumbai Indians has fallen. Nat Sciver-Brunt, who came to bat at number 3, failed to play a big innings. She was stumped after scoring 4 runs in 3 balls. Now captain Harmanpreet Kaur has come on the field.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Mumbai's first wicket fell
The first wicket of Mumbai Indians, desperate to score runs, has fallen. After some tough bowling, Lauren Bell finally trapped Amelia Kerr in her net. Kerr played a slow innings of 4 runs in 14 balls. During this period he did not hit any boundary.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Slow start for Mumbai
After losing the toss and opting to bat first, Mumbai had a slow start. Lauren Bell is on a tight leash. He maidened the first over of his quota. In the second over he gave only 1 run. Mumbai team could score only 15 runs in 4 overs.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Opening pair on the field
Amelia Kerr and G Kamalini have come on the field for Mumbai Indians. Mumbai is taking the field with a new combination this season. Kerr usually plays at number 3.
MI W vs RCB W: Match started with national anthem
The fourth season of the Women's Premier League has started. In the first match, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore are face to face. After the opening ceremony, now Mumbai's opening pair is ready to take the field.
MI W vs RCB W: Honey Singh forced to dance
Jacqueline turned up the heat in Mumbai. After him, now Yo Yo Honey Singh has come to perform. The audience welcomed him warmly. Honey Singh has dominated the field as soon as he arrives. He has forced the audience to dance.
MI W vs RCB W: Playing XI of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Smriti Mandhana (captain), Grace Harris, Dayalan Hemlata, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Playing XI of Mumbai Indians
Nat Sciver-Brunt, G Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajeevan Sajna, Saika Ishaq.
MI W vs RCB W: Jacqueline shines
After Harnaaz Sandhu, Jacqueline Fernandez added a touch of glamour. He performed on different songs and made the audience scream. The spectators who came to watch the match are capturing these moments in their cameras. Jacqueline once again made everyone crazy with her dance moves.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Harnaz Sandhu comes in
The fourth season of the Women's Premier League has started. Harnaaz Sandhu came first to perform in the opening ceremony. Harnaaz has been Miss Universe.
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Opening ceremony begins
Now the opening ceremony will take place after the toss. Yo Yo Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez will perform soon. While Honey Singh will make the fans dance, Jacqueline will add glamour. A large number of fans have come to the ground.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Toss Updates
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana has decided to bowl after winning the toss. In such a situation, Mumbai Indians will be seen batting first.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Probable playing 11 of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Smriti Mandhana (captain), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, Georgia Woll, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Dayalan Hemalatha.
MI W vs RCB W: Probable playing 11 of Mumbai Indians
Hayley Kristen Matthews, Nate Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajna, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaq, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar.
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Head to Head
So far 6 matches have been played in the Women's Premier League between Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. During this time, Mumbai seems to have the upper hand. Mumbai has played 4 matches so far. Whereas Bengaluru has got 2 wins in its account.
MI W vs RCB W Live: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Smriti Mandhana (captain), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Woll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Lynsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Pratyosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare.
MI W vs RCB W: Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Nate Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajna Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vashishtha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaq, Millie Illingworth.
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