Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues his high-octane start as the defending champion, Mumbai Indians (MI)facing their perennial rivals, the Delhi Capitals (DC). This encounter is a repeat of last season’s final where Mumbai secured their second title with a nail-biting result.
Mumbai Indians come into this game on the back of a last ball defeat to RCB in the season opener. Meanwhile, this match marks the beginning of a new era for Delhi Capitals. With legendary Meg Lanning by moving to UP Warriorsbright Rodrogus vote After three consecutive finals appearances, finally takes over the captaincy trying to lead DC to their first trophy.
The two-time champions (2023, 2025) enter this match with a settled core. led Harmanpreet KaurMI boasts of a formidable overseas trio Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthewsand Amelia Kerr. Their main strength lies in their elite all-rounders who can win games with both bat and ball. return of Shabnim Ismail offering them the added momentum to crack Delhi’s top order.
Under the new leadership of Rodrigues, Delhi wants to shed the tag of “seconds”. He strengthened his staff with explosive talents like DC Laura Volwardt and spin wizardry Alan King. Opening pair Shafali Verma Wolvaardt is the most dangerous of the tournament.
MI-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: January 10; 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT
- Location: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
MI-W vs DC -W head to head record in WPL
Matches played: 8 | Mumbai Indians won: 4 | Delhi Capitals won: 3 | No result: 0
Field Report of DY Patil Sports Academy
The pitch of Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is a certified ‘batting paradise’ characterized by its hard, flat surface and true bounce. In tonight’s match, the ball is expected to come into the bat nicely, allowing the batsmen to confidently play down the line. While the red clay can offer some initial carry and swing for the pacers, the spinners are heavily favored with small boundaries and lightning speed. Historically, the dew factor plays a significant role in the second innings, making it difficult for spinners to catch the ball and encouraging captains to bat first and chase.
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Groups
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasishta, Nalla Reddy, Millyworth, Saika Ishaworth
Capitals of Delhi: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Marzianne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Ma Hamilton, Alana King
MI-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Mumbai Indians The women win the toss first
- Delhi Capitals Women power play score: 40-50
- Delhi Capitals Women’s Total Score: 140-150
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals Women win the toss first
- Mumbai Indians Women power play score: 50-60
- Mumbai Indians Women Total Score: 150-160
Match result: The first bowling team to win the match.
This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
