Delhi: In the first match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 wickets in a very exciting match. In this match played at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, the result came on the last ball. While chasing the target, RCB played brilliantly under pressure and made a memorable start to the season.

Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 154 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, RCB won the match by scoring 157 runs after losing 7 wickets.

Brief Scorecard – MI vs RCB, 1st Match, WPL 2026

Mumbai Indians Women: 154/6 (20 overs)
(Sajeevan Sajna – 45 runs, Nicola Carey – 40 runs. Nadine de Klerk – 4/26)

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: 157/7 (20 overs)
(Nadine de Klerk – 63* runs, Arundhati Reddy – 20 runs)

Result

Royal Challengers Bangalore women’s team defeated Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets.

Player of the Match- MI vs RCB

Nadine De Klerk
4 overs – 26 runs – 4 wickets
63* runs

Nadine de Klerk performed brilliantly with both ball and bat. First he controlled Mumbai’s run rate by taking four wickets and then scored an unbeaten half-century in difficult conditions to give RCB victory on the last ball.

FAQs – Tomorrow’s MI vs RCB, WPL 2026

Question 1: Who won the MI vs RCB match?
Answer: Royal Challengers Bangalore women’s team won the match by 3 wickets.

Question 2: Who was the player of the match?
Answer: Nadine de Klerk was adjudged player of the match for her all-round performance.

Question 3: What was the final score of the match?
Answer:
Mumbai Indians: 154/6
Royal Challengers Bangalore: 157/7