The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 kicked off with an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Mumbai Indians managed to reach 154/6 in 20 overs, setting a target of 155 for RCB.
🔹 MI innings in brief
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Amelia Kerr fell cheaply, scoring only 4 runs off 15 balls
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Gunalan Kamalini was the top performer at the top, hitting
32 runs off 28 balls, including five fours -
Star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt made 4 off 3 balls with one boundary
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Captain Harmanpreet Kaur contributed a handy 20 from 17 deliveries, striking one four and one six
🔥 RCB bowling highlights
RCB bowlers kept things tight throughout the innings.
Lauren Bell was particularly impressive, giving away just 14 runs in her full quota of four overs and taking one wicket, helping restrict MI to a modest total.
