Match 16 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will see two champion teams going head-to-head as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women take on Mumbai Indians Women. This high-pressure clash will be played at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, on Monday evening at 7:30 PM IST.
RCB-W are coming into this game after suffering their first defeat of the season, while MI-W are fighting for survival after losing three matches in a row. With playoff qualification at stake, this match promises to be intense and competitive.
Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
RCB-W have been one of the best teams of WPL 2026 so far, winning four out of their last five matches. However, their unbeaten run ended in the previous game when Delhi Capitals defeated them by seven wickets.
- Smriti Mandhana’s side had a rare off day with the bat
- Team will look to bounce back quickly
- Strong bowling unit remains their biggest strength
- Already qualified but aiming for a direct final spot
RCB-W will be eager to correct their mistakes and return to winning ways.
Key Players:
Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Lauren Bell
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)
MI-W are in a do-or-die situation. With only four points from six matches, they must win this game to stay alive in the tournament.
- Lost their last three matches
- Depend heavily on overseas stars
- Batting inconsistency has hurt them
- Experienced players know how to handle pressure
Despite recent losses, MI-W have the quality to bounce back in big matches.
Key Players:
Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Shabnim Ismail
RCB-W vs MI-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, Match 16 |
| Date | Monday, 26 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians Women | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| RCB-W | W, W, W, W, L |
| MI-W | W, W, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Vadodara
Weather Update
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Rain: 10% chance
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get help as the match progresses
- Chasing teams have enjoyed good success
- Toss could play an important role
Ground Stats – BCA Stadium (T20s)
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 8 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 150–155 |
| Highest Score | 202/4 |
| Lowest Score | 117/8 |
Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Grace Harris
- Smriti Mandhana (c)
- Georgia Voll
- Gautami Naik
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Nadine de Klerk
- Radha Yadav
- Shreyanka Patil
- Prema Rawat
- Sayali Satghare
- Lauren Bell
Mumbai Indians Women
- Sajeevan Sajana
- Hayley Matthews
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Nicola Carey
- Amanjot Kaur
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Rahila Firdous (wk)
- Vaishnavi Sharma
- Poonam Khemnar
- Shabnim Ismail
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Smriti Mandhana
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Grace Harris
- Nicola Carey
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Nadine de Klerk
- Lauren Bell
- Hayley Matthews
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
This is the second meeting between these two teams this season. RCB-W won the first encounter, but MI-W will be desperate to bounce back and avoid elimination.
RCB-W have been the more consistent team, but their batting depth remains a concern. MI-W, despite recent losses, have experience and match-winners who can turn games around under pressure.
Considering the situation and urgency, Mumbai Indians Women may rise to the occasion.
Predicted Winner: Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | No injury updates |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | No injury updates |
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