RCB-W Win By 3 Wickets | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights of WPL 2026: Nadine de Klerk's Sensational Half-Century Power Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Thrilling Victory
This season remains a vital testing ground for the world's best talent. With India recently celebrating a historic ODI World Cup victory, both teams are utilizing these opening matches to settle their tactical combinations and integrate new signings under the pressure of a packed stadium.
That's It! Fantastic victory for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They chased down 29 runs in the last two overs and ended on the other side of the finishing line. They were at 65/5 at one point and didn't look like will make it. But Nadine de Klerk played a stupendous knock and hit two sixes and two fours in the last four deliveries of the last over to help RCB-W secure a statement victory.
Out! One over and the game is changed again. Arundhati Reddy was holding on to one end and was keeping things together. Got a loose one and tried to go over the top against Nicola Carey, only to get caught in the deep. Shreyanka Patil was the one to follow and got cleaned up in the last ball of the same over. Shreyanka Patil b Nicola Carey 1(2) and Arundhati Reddy c Amelia Kerr b Nicola Carey 20(25).
After losing half their side for only 65, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have looked to steady their ship led by Nadine de Klerk. She has kept the scoreboard ticking and kept RCB-W alive in the game. They still have an uphill task in hand with not many wickets in hand.
Out! Two wickets in two overs and RCB-W are down on their knees. They were 47/1 at one point and are down to 65/5 in the no time. Radha Yadav was promoted to take the game a little deeper but she got completely foxed by Amelia Kerr and got cleaned up. In the same over, Richa Ghosh tried to play over the top and got caught in the deep. MI-W are ahead in the game now. Richa Ghosh c Nicola Carey b Amelia Kerr 6(6) and Radha Yadav b Amelia Kerr 1(2).
Out! RCB-W suddenly find themselves in a collapse. A rather unimpressive looking delivery from Amanjot Kaur finds the pads of Dayalan Hemalatha and she has to walk back. Missed the line of the delivery completely and got struck on the legs. Hemalatha's departure means RCB's lower-middle order batters will have to arrive early. Hemalatha lbw b Amanjot Kaur 7(12).
Out! Quick wickets for MI-W and RCB-W lose both their openers within two overs. Grace Harris gave a brilliant start from the top and was looking good but ended up falling in the trap of Nat Sciver-Brunt by playing a shot straight to the hands of the long on fielder. The fielder was brought in earlier due to that specific shot and Harris ended up playing in the hands. Grace Harris c Ismail b Nat Sciver-Brunt 25(12).
Out! Smriti Mandhana departs after providing RCB-W a brisk start in the powerplay. Grace Harris was already going hard at the other end and Smriti joined her as well helping RCB-W get off the blocks quickly. Shabnim Ismail came back trying to slow down things and she found success drawing Smriti into a desperate big shot after four dot balls. RCB-W ahead in the game now. Smriti c Poonam Khemnar b Ismail 18(13).
Mumbai Indians Women have not got a good start in the powerplay and struggled for a long time in front of a disciplined Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack before Nicola Carey and Sajeevan Sajana came in. Carey anchored the innings, while Sajana took the attack to the opposition. The duo helped MI-W recover and get to a competitive score. RCB-W will still back themselves to chase the total.
Out! Sajeevan Sajana departs after playing a very good knock. She kept Mumbai Indians Women strongly in the game and pushed them towards a competitive score. Tried to play another big shot to Nadine de Klerk, but couldn't get enough this time. S Sajana c Smriti b de Klerk 45(25).
Mumbai Indians were struggling after the 12th over, but Sajeevan Sajana and Nicola Carey have played some strokes successfully gathering some boundaries. They have been able to bring some momentum in their favour and are looking to provide a strong finish to the innings.
Out! Massive wicket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They have been able to take important wickets in crucial phases and this was not different. Harmanpreet Kaur was looking to step on the accelerator and tried to take on a cutter from Nadine de Klerk. Didn't get connection and the outside edge was grabbed well by Richa Ghosh behind the stumps. Mumbai Indians will need to steady the ship here. Harmanpreet Kaur c Richa Ghosh b de Klerk 20(17).
Out! A solid knock from G Kamalini comes to an end. She was looking to up the ante for Mumbai Indians as they were falling behind. After landing a few blows, finally she missed one from Shreyanka Patil and the ball crashed on the stumps. RCB-W keep chipping in. G Kamalini b Shreyanka Patil 32(28).
Out! Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a pro-active start to the game and they are doubling down on the Mumbai Indians batters. They will be happy to see the back of Nat Sciver-Brunt. Sciver-Brunt was looking to tap the delivery from Nadine de Klerk for a single, but miscued it and then lost the track of the ball. Richa Ghosh showed quick reaction to get to it and by the time Sciver-Brunt dragged her foot, Richa already knocked the bails off. Nat Sciver-Brunt st Richa Ghosh b de Klerk 4(3).
Out! Amelia Kerr's struggle end on a painful note. She has struggled against Lauren Bell with the new ball and took a long time to get off the mark. Tried to charge down and take on Bell's back of length delivery but only got a top edge which carried to the fielder in the circle. Breakthrough for RCB-W. Amelia Kerr c Arundhati Reddy b Bell 4(15).
This season remains a vital testing ground for the world's best talent. With India recently celebrating a historic ODI World Cup victory, both teams are utilizing these opening matches to settle their tactical combinations and integrate new signings under the pressure of a packed stadium. Current forecasts ahead of the match suggest clear skies with a slight drop in temperature towards the evening, while the pitch is expected to offer the high-scoring "batter's paradise" conditions typical of the Navi Mumbai venue.
Historically, Mumbai Indians have maintained a slight upper hand in this rivalry, leading the head-to-head record 4–3. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain a formidable force and will be banking on their revamped bowling attack to challenge the heavy-hitting MI top order. Mumbai Indians have retained their core championship-winning squad, led by the most successful captain in the league, Harmanpreet Kaur, who is aiming to guide her side to a record-extending third title.
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