Women Premier League (WPL) 2026: MUM-W vs RCB-W Match 1, Pitch Report: On Friday, Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of the fourth Women's Premier League season. This highly anticipated match will be played at the Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Let's take a look at the pitch statistics of the Patil Stadium.
Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (MI-W vs BLR-W) Match Details:
- League: Women Premier League (WPL) 2026
- Venue: Dr. D. Y. Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date: Friday, 9th January 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
MUM-W vs BLR-W Match Previews
Mumbai Indians Women had a fantastic 2025 season, winning their second WPL title. They defeated Delhi Capitals by just eight runs, adding another trophy to their impressive trophy cabinet.
For WPL 2026, the two-time champions Mumbai Indians have retained their core players and re-signed key players like Amelia Kerr, Saika Ishaque, and Shabnim Ismail. Given that their squad for WPL 2026 is largely the same, we expect a strong performance from the defending champions against RCB.
The WPL 2025 season was a forgettable one for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, as they failed to qualify for the playoffs. RCB Women managed only three wins in eight matches, missing out on the playoffs after their triumphant victory in the 2024 season.
MI-W vs RCB-W, DY Patil Stadium Pitch Report
RCB-W vs MI-W Match Pitch Report: The pitch at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where the MI-W vs RCB-W WPL match is being played, offers good bounce and pace, which is advantageous for the batters. Initial seam movement assists the fast bowlers, but the pitch flattens out later, making it easier to play shots. According to WPL statistics at this venue, teams chasing the target tend to dominate.
The pitch offers consistent carry and pace, allowing for big scores once the batters are settled, although the dry conditions in the middle overs provide some grip for the spinners. Fast bowlers should utilize variations after the powerplay as the bounce remains consistent. The average first innings score in WPL matches at this ground is approximately 147-150.
In the 11 WPL matches played here, teams bowling first have won 8 matches, while teams batting first have won 3, with an average second innings score of 126. Recent matches suggest that the batting-friendly pitch becomes even more competitive under the lights. A good score for a T20 match here is 150-160. Captains prefer to field first to take advantage of the early assistance for the bowlers and the possibility of dew later in the match.
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DY Patil Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 8 |
| Batting first won: | 2 |
| Bowling first won: | 5 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 168 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 156 |
| Highest Total: | 217/4 |
| Lowest Total: | 141/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 173/1 |
| Lowest Defended: | 195/4 |
Also Read: How to Watch MI-W vs RCB-W Match 1, Live Streaming and Telecast, Jan 9, 2026
MUM-W vs BLR-W Match Playing 11
Mumbai Indians Women (MUM-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Hayley Matthews, 2. G Kamalini(WK), 3. Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur(C), 5. Amelia Kerr, 6. Sajeevan Sajana, 7. Sanskriti Gupta, 8. Amanjot Kaur, 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Triveni Vasistha, 11. Saika Ishaque
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (BLR-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Georgia Voll, 2. Smriti Mandhana(C), 3. Grace Harris, 4. Dayalan Hemalatha, 5. Richa Ghosh(WK), 6. Nadine de Klerk, 7. Prema Rawat, 8. Radha Yadav, 9. Shreyanka Patil, 10. Arundhati Reddy, 11. Lauren Bell
