WPL 2026 Opener: MI Women vs RCB Women - Who Holds the Edge?

• Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clash in the WPL 2026 opening game on Friday, January 9, at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
• Defending champions MI, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, aim for a third title, boasting a strong squad including Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Amelia Kerr.
• RCB, captained by Smriti Mandhana, seeks resurgence after a disappointing last season, with key players like Richa Ghosh and new signing Grace Harris.
• In seven head-to-head encounters, MI has won four times, while RCB has secured three victories.
• Key players to watch include MI's Hayley Matthews (all-rounder) and Amelia Kerr (wicket-taker), and RCB's Richa Ghosh (batter) and Grace Harris (batter).

Why It Matters: MI Women, the two-time champions, appear to have the upper hand against RCB Women in the WPL 2026 opener.