MI W vs RCB W Match Analysis
The 16th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 brings Mumbai Indians Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women face-to-face at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, under lights. With the league stage tightening, this evening’s clash carries significant playoff implications, especially with dew expected to influence tactics.
MI Women enter this contest slightly unsettled, having lost their previous match against Delhi Capitals Women despite posting a competitive 154/5. Their recent form of W W L L L reflects inconsistency, but the core group remains experienced. Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership and the all-round depth suggest a bounce-back mindset rather than panic.
RCB Women, meanwhile, arrive with stronger momentum overall, winning four of their last five matches despite a low-scoring loss to DC Women in their previous outing. Their W W W W L sequence highlights stability, and Smriti Mandhana’s calm captaincy continues to define their batting approach and confidence.
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Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Match Details
Match | Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 16th Match | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
Date | 26/01/2026 (Monday) |
Time | BDT: 8:00 PM / PKT: 7:00 PM / INR: 7:30 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Recent performance | Mumbai Indians Women – W W L L L, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – W W W W L |
Live Streaming Details | Click here to watch the MI W vs RCB W Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Pitch Report
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
The Kotambi Stadium surface is a slow, black-soil wicket that has challenged batters throughout the season. Stroke-making requires patience, and timing becomes difficult as the pitch grips. While the average first-innings score sits around 161, both spinners and pacers have enjoyed assistance, especially before dew sets in during the second innings.
Weather Report
Weather conditions in Vadodara are expected to remain clear to partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping from around 28°C at the start to nearly 19–21°C later in the night. Humidity will be moderate, but significant dew is highly likely, making bowling tougher in the second innings and heavily influencing toss decisions.
MI W vs RCB W Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 7 |
|---|---|
MI W Won | 4 |
RCB W Won | 3 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | March 6, 2023 |
Most-recent Fixture | January 9, 2026 |
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Team Preview & Squads
Mumbai Indians Women
Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy remains MI W’s emotional and tactical backbone. Her ability to absorb pressure in slow conditions is vital, especially after a recent defeat where the bowling unit failed to defend a reasonable total. Leadership clarity will be crucial in managing matchups and death-or-glory decisions.
Batting-wise, MI W rely heavily on Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt to stabilize and accelerate when required. The presence of Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr adds balance, but the middle order must convert starts into match-defining contributions on a demanding surface.
Bowling and all-around strength remain MI W’s biggest assets. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Saika Ishaque, and Vaishnavi Sharma offer variety, while Shabnim Ismail’s pace can exploit early movement. On a slow pitch, disciplined lengths rather than raw pace will define their effectiveness.
Mumbai Indians Women Squad
Mumbai Indians Women
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nicola Carey, Sanskriti Gupta, Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Poonam Khemnar, Kranthi Reddy, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Rahila Firdous (wk), Sajeevan Sajana, Vaishnavi Sharma, Triveni Vasistha.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Smriti Mandhana’s leadership continues to anchor RCB W through both calm and chaos. Despite the recent low total against DC Women, her approach remains methodical, ensuring the side does not drift into reactive cricket during setbacks.
The batting structure revolves around Mandhana at the top, supported by explosive options like Grace Harris and Richa Ghosh. On slow wickets, RCB W’s challenge is rotating strike efficiently, something that deserted them in their last outing but remains a known strength.
RCB W’s bowling attack is tactically flexible, with Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk offering control and wicket-taking potential. The presence of Pooja Vastrakar and Lauren Bell provides pace variation, which could be decisive if they bowl first before the dew settles.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Smriti Mandhana (C), Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh (wk), Grace Harris, Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Shreyanka Patil, Kumar Prathyoosha, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Linsey Smith, Pooja Vastrakar, Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav.
MI W vs RCB W Prediction
Event | MI W | RCB W |
|---|---|---|
Toss Winner | – | RCB W |
Player of the Match | – | Smriti Mandhana |
Top Run Scorer | Harmanpreet Kaur | Smriti Mandhana |
Top Wicket Taker | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Nadine de Klerk |
Most Sixes | Harmanpreet Kaur | Smriti Mandhana |
Predicted Score | 140+ | 160+ |
Win Probability | 46% | 54% |
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Winning Prediction
Mumbai Indians Women are likely to approach this contest with controlled aggression, aiming to correct their death-over lapses from the previous match, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will seek to restore batting fluency after their recent collapse, using Mandhana’s composure and bowling discipline to exploit MI W’s middle-overs vulnerabilities under dew-affected conditions.
According to the above cricket analytical data, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have a 54% chance of winning.
FAQ: Women’s Premier League 2026 Match 16
- Where is the MI W vs RCB W 16th Match being played?
The match will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
- Who is the captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in this match?
Smriti Mandhana will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
- Where can fans watch MI W vs RCB W live streaming?
The live stream will be available on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Disclaimer: The insights and analysis in this cricket prediction are based on the author’s perspective. Readers are encouraged to consider the points shared and form their own opinions.
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