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    WPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl first against defending champions MI, unwell Matthews out
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    WPL 2026: RCB Elect To Bowl First Against Defending Champions MI, Unwell Matthews Out

    By IANS News January 09, 2026 • 19:14 PM View: 251
    Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at an electrifying DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

    This is the first time that the WPL is being held in the January-February window. After winning the toss, skipper Smriti Mandhana said their overseas players will be Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, and Nadine de Klerk.

    “Dew plays a huge role at this venue, especially in the second half, and it’s a ground where conditions can change quickly. We want to bowl tight lines early and restrict the opposition. It’s been amazing.

    TAGS Royal Challengers Bengaluru Mumbai Indians Premier League DY Patil Stadium Navi Mumbai Smriti Mandhana Grace Harris Lauren Bell Linsey Smith Hayley Matthews Nat Sciver Harmanpreet Kaur Playing XIs Amelia Kerr Amanjot Kaur Nicola Carey
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