MI-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026, Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals?

Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues its high-octane start as the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), face off against their perennial rivals, the Delhi Capitals (DC). This fixture is a replay of last season’s final, where Mumbai secured their second title in a nail-biting finish.

Mumbai Indians come into this game following a heart-breaking last-ball defeat to RCB in the season opener. Meanwhile, for the Delhi Capitals, this match marks the beginning of a new era. With the legendary Meg Lanning having moved to the UP Warriorz, the flamboyant Jemimah Rodrigues takes over the captaincy, looking to finally lead DC to their maiden trophy after three consecutive final appearances.

The two-time champions (2023, 2025) enter this match with a settled core. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, MI boasts a formidable overseas trio of Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, and Amelia Kerr. Their primary strength lies in their elite all-rounders who can win games with both bat and ball. The return of Shabnim Ismail provides them with the extra pace to rattle Delhi’s top order.

Under the new leadership of Rodrigues, Delhi is looking to shed its “runners-up” tag. DC has reinforced their squad with explosive talent like Laura Wolvaardt and the spin wizardry of Alana King. The opening pair of Shafali Verma and Wolvaardt is arguably the most dangerous in the tournament.

MI-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Match details

• Date and Time: January 10; 07:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

MI-W vs DC -W, Head-to-Head Record in WPL

Matches played: 8 | Mumbai Indians won: 4 | Delhi Capitals won: 3 | No result: 0

DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is a certified “batting paradise,” characterized by its hard, flat surface and true bounce. In this evening fixture, the ball is expected to come onto the bat beautifully, allowing stroke-makers to play through the line with confidence. While the red soil may offer some initial carry and swing for the pacers, the small boundaries and lightning-fast outfield heavily favour the batters. Historically, the dew factor plays a significant role in the second innings, making the ball difficult to grip for spinners and incentivizing captains to bowl first and chase.

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Squads

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasishta, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth

Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Marzianne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani, Alana King

MI-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Mumbai Indians Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Delhi Capitals Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Delhi Capitals Women’s total score: 140-150

Case 2:

• Delhi Capitals Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Mumbai Indians Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• Mumbai Indians Women’s total score: 150-160

Match result: Team bowling first to win the match.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.