Mumbai Indians' WPL 2026 Playoff Hopes: A Tightrope Walk After RCB Win

• Mumbai Indians secured a 15-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their seventh WPL 2026 league match at BCA Stadium, Vadodara.
• The win propelled MI to 2nd position in the points table with 6 points from 7 matches, keeping their title defence alive.
• MI needs to win their final league match against Gujarat Giants and hope UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals lose their remaining games to qualify.
• If MI loses to Gujarat Giants or Delhi Capitals win even one of their remaining matches, MI's playoff hopes will end.
• MI's campaign has seen 3 wins and 4 losses, including back-to-back defeats against UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals.

Why It Matters: Mumbai Indians' WPL 2026 playoff qualification hinges on winning their last match and favorable outcomes from rivals.