WPL 2026: MI vs RCB Toss Result and Playing XI Unleashed

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2026 WPL is about to set the stage on fire! Mumbai Indians clash with the fierce Royal Challengers Bengaluru at DY Patil Stadium on January 9. RCB captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to keep MI in check. But wait! MI’s star Hayley Matthews is out. Get ready for an electrifying showdown, folks!

Quick rundown

1.Mumbai Indians and RCB face off in the WPL opener.

2.RCB's Ellyse Perry withdraws from the tournament.

3.Smriti Mandhana wins the toss and opts to bowl first.

4.DY Patil Stadium promises a high-scoring game.

5.Both teams retain core players after the mega auction.

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