MI W vs RCB W WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Women will face RCB Women in Match 16 of WPL 2026 on January 26 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. RCB-W are coming into this match after their first loss of the season against the Delhi Capitals, but they are still at the top of the points table. A win here will improve their chances of reaching the final.
The Mumbai Indians Women are in a tough position as they have lost their last three matches. They are the defending champions and need a win to stay alive in the tournament. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side is expected to put in a stronger performance because a loss could end their campaign.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly balanced. They have played eight matches so far, with both RCB-W and MI-W winning four games each. RCB-W had earlier beaten MI-W this season.
The weather in Vadodara is expected to be humid, with the temperature around 25 degrees and humidity between 60 and 70 percent. The pitch at the BCA Stadium is good for batting. Bowlers can get some help early with the new ball, and there is some grip later, but the surface usually becomes better for batting as the game goes on.
MI W vs RCB W Women’s Premier League 2026: What to expect?
The Mumbai Indians Women are having an unusual season in WPL 2026. Before this year, MI had never lost four matches in the group stage of a WPL season. In 2026, they have already lost four of their six matches. Even so, they still have a positive net run rate, just like their next opponents RCB Women.
MI have the highest economy rate in the first six overs at 8.6. They have conceded 50 or more runs in the powerplay four times, which is the most by any team this season. With Nicola Carey doing well at number five and contributing with the ball, MI even rested Shabnim Ismail for one match.
With the bat, only Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt have scored more than 200 runs for MI this season. No other MI batter has reached 150 runs yet. MI are now on a three-match losing streak, and with only two games left, they are under pressure to keep their playoff hopes alive.
RCB Women come into this match after their first loss of the season and will be eager to win, as one more victory could confirm a direct place in the final. The match could show whether pressure brings out the best in MI or pushes them further behind.
In key matchups, Smriti Mandhana has scored 203 runs off 145 balls against Nat Sciver-Brunt in women’s T20s, but Sciver-Brunt has dismissed her eight times. Hayley Matthews has taken 16 powerplay wickets in the WPL, joint second most with Sciver-Brunt. Richa Ghosh has been strong at the death, scoring 200 runs at a strike rate of 201.04, second only to Harmanpreet Kaur in those overs.
MI W vs RCB W Women’s Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
Here is the predicted team lineup of MI W and RCB W in the Women’s Premier League 2026:
| MI Predicted XI | RCB Predicted XI |
| Hayley Matthews (O) | Smriti Mandhana (C) |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | Georgia Voll (O) |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (O) | Dayalan Hemalatha |
| Amelia Kerr (O) | Grace Harris (O) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Richa Ghosh (WK) |
| Sajeevan Sajana | Nadine de Klerk (O) |
| Amanjot Kaur | Pooja Vastrakar |
| Poonam Khemnar | Radha Yadav |
| Nicola Carey (O) | Shreyanka Patil |
| Shabnim Ismail (O) | Lauren Bell (O) |
| Saika Ishaque | Arundhati Reddy |
MI W vs RCB W 2025 Women’s Premier League 2026: Where to watch
The RCB Women vs MI Women match in WPL 2026 will be played on January 26 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
In India, the MI vs RCB WPL 2026 match will be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. The live TV telecast of the match will be shown on the Star Sports Network.
FAQs
Q. Where is the MI W vs RCB W match in WPL 2026?
A. The match will be played on January 26 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
Q. What is the head-to-head record between MI W and RCB W?
A. Both teams have won four matches each out of eight games played.
Q. How is the weather expected to be in Vadodara?
A. The weather is expected to be humid with a temperature around 25 degrees.
Q. What is the pitch like at the BCA Stadium?
A. The pitch is good for batting, and teams usually prefer to chase.
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