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Women’s Premier League 2026

Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Prediction & Match Preview – WPL 2026

Our verdict

Mumbai Indians Women

Two-time champions Mumbai Indians Women have the deeper batting group and home familiarity, though they will want to put a last-ball defeat behind them.

Toss pick: Delhi Capitals Women

Women’s Premier League 2026

Mumbai Indians Women take on Delhi Capitals Women in an early WPL 2026 fixture at Navi Mumbai. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side lost their season opener to Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in a last-ball finish and are looking for a first win, although a Delhi side with a strong record will not make that easy.

Delhi, captained by World Cup star Jemimah Rodrigues, have reached the final in each of the three previous WPL seasons but are still waiting for a first title. Starting the new edition well means beating a two-time winner while leaving those past near-misses behind.

Mumbai’s probable batting line-up features Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet and Nicola Carey, with Shabnim Ismail leading the pace attack. Delhi are expected to lean on Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry, with Sneh Rana and Alana King providing spin options.

Probable XIs

Mumbai Indians Women

  1. Nat Sciver-Brunt
  2. G Kamalini (wk)
  3. Amelia Kerr
  4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
  5. Amanjot Kaur
  6. Nicola Carey
  7. Poonam Khemnar
  8. Shabnim Ismail
  9. Sanskriti Gupta
  10. Sajeevan Sajana
  11. Saika Ishaque

Delhi Capitals Women

  1. Shafali Verma
  2. Laura Wolvaardt
  3. Jemimah Rodrigues (c)
  4. Marizanne Kapp
  5. Chinelle Henry
  6. Taniya Bhatia (wk)
  7. Niki Prasad
  8. Sneh Rana
  9. Alana King
  10. Shree Charani
  11. Minnu Mani

Pitch report

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy has a reputation as a batting-friendly ground with consistent bounce. New-ball bowlers can find some help under lights, but the pitch flattens and partnerships are easier to build as the innings goes on. Spinners come into play in the middle overs, totals of 160–170 are common in T20s, and bowling first is a popular choice.

Weather

By 7:30 pm local time the evening should be dry and comfortable at around 25–26 °C, with mostly clear skies, light winds and moderate humidity, so no interruptions are expected.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women being played?

The match is at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on 10 January 2026.

Who do we think will win?

Our preview picks Mumbai Indians Women, with Delhi Capitals Women the tougher side to call because of their consistent record.

How did Mumbai Indians Women start WPL 2026?

They narrowly lost their opener to Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in a last-ball finish.

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