WPL 2025: Match 01, MI-W vs RCB-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL Match?

KKR vs RCB Match Preview:

Women’s Premier League begins with a high-voltage clash as Mumbai Indians Women take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 1 of the tournament. Defending champions MI-W will look to start their title defence on a winning note, banking on their balanced squad and proven match-winners. Meanwhile, RCB-W will aim to make a strong statement early in the season with their explosive batting lineup and improved bowling depth. With both sides eager to set the tone, fans can expect a competitive and entertaining season opener. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the first match of WPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Mumbai Indians Women.

RCB-W vs MI-W Match Details

RCB-W vs MI-W Pitch Report

The pitch at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy is expected to be balanced but batting-friendly, offering a good surface for stroke-play once batters get their eye in. Early in the game, fast bowlers might get some movement and assistance with the new ball, but as the match progresses the track is likely to flatten out and favour batting, especially under lights with a quick outfield. Dew in the second innings could make bowling tougher, giving an edge to teams chasing. A score around 150-165 is considered competitive in women’s T20s here.

RCB-W vs MI-W Weather Report

Conditions are expected to be clear and pleasant during the evening match hours, with no significant rain forecast that could interrupt play. Temperatures should remain comfortable around 24–26 °C at match time, ideal for a night game under lights. Overall, skies are likely to stay mostly clear or partly cloudy throughout the evening, helping ensure an uninterrupted WPL season opener.

RCB-W vs MI-W Head to Head Stats and Records

RCB-W vs MI-W Probable Playing 11

RCB-W Probable Playing 11: Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar

MI-W Probable Playing 11: Smriti Mandhana (C), Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar, Richa Ghosh (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Gautami Naik, Linsey Smith

MI-W vs RCB-W Full Squads

Mumbai Indians Full Squads:  Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur ©, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajeevan Sajana, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque

Royal Challengers Womens Full Squad: Smriti Mandhana (C), Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundathi Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D Hemalata

RCB-W vs MI-W Predicted Top Batters and Bowlers

Predicted Top Batter: Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana is expected to be the standout batter for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the opening match against Mumbai Indians Women in the WPL 2026. Pre-match analyses list her as RCB’s best batting pick, thanks to her excellent recent form and ability to build innings at the top of the order. Mandhana has been a consistent performer in women’s cricket, often anchoring her side’s totals and adapting well to pressure situations. Her experience as RCB’s captain further adds to her role as a key run-scorer in high-profile games like this one

Predicted Top Bowler: Hayley Matthews (MI-W)

Hayley Matthews is widely tipped to be a leading bowler in RCB-W vs MI-W Match 01 of the WPL 2026. She was the top wicket-taker in recent WPL stats with 18 wickets, making her one of the most effective bowlers going into this opening game, and is expected to trouble RCB’s batters with her all-round impact.

Today’s Cricket Match Prediction

Toss Prediction: RCB-W to win toss

Scenaraio 1 :RCB-W Opt to bowl first

 Ist Innings Prediction: MI to post 165-170 in their 20 Overs

Match Prediction : MI to win

Scenaraio 2 : RCB-W opt to bat  first

Ist Innings Prediction: RCB to post 185-190 in their 20 Overs

Match Prediction : RCB to win

Also Read: WPL 2026: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in India?

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