Match Overview
Mumbai Indians Women secured a crucial victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women by 15 runs in a high-scoring Women’s Premier League 2026 clash at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. Mumbai delivered a dominant batting display to post a big total before holding their nerve with the ball to defend the score.
Despite a late counterattack from RCB, Mumbai’s early breakthroughs proved decisive as they kept their campaign on track.
Match Summary
| Match | RCB Women vs Mumbai Indians Women |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Result | Mumbai Indians Women won by 15 runs |
| Mumbai Indians Score | 199/4 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 184/9 (20 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Nat Sciver-Brunt |
Mumbai Indians Women Innings
199/4 in 20 overs
Mumbai Indians Women produced a commanding batting performance after being put in to bat. The innings was built around a sensational knock from Nat Sciver-Brunt, who dominated the RCB bowling attack and ensured Mumbai finished close to the 200-run mark.
Mumbai Indians Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 100 | 57 |
| Hayley Matthews | 56 | 39 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 20 | 12 |
The partnership between Sciver-Brunt and Matthews laid the foundation for a strong total that put pressure on RCB from the outset.
RCB Women Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Lauren Bell | 4 | 21 | 2 |
| Shreyanka Patil | 3 | 34 | 1 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 40 | 1 |
RCB bowlers picked up a few wickets but struggled to control the run flow during key phases of the innings.
RCB Women Innings
184/9 in 20 overs
Chasing 200, RCB Women faced early setbacks and lost key wickets in the powerplay. The required run rate climbed steadily, placing pressure on the middle order. A late explosive knock kept RCB in contention, but they ultimately fell short.
RCB Women Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Richa Ghosh | 90 | 50 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 28 | 17 |
| Smriti Mandhana | 19 | 15 |
Richa Ghosh played a remarkable innings under pressure, but the lack of sustained partnerships earlier in the chase proved costly.
Mumbai Indians Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Hayley Matthews | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| Amelia Kerr | 4 | 37 | 2 |
| Shabnim Ismail | 4 | 37 | 1 |
Mumbai’s bowlers delivered key breakthroughs at regular intervals, especially during the powerplay and middle overs, which kept RCB from gaining control.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: Mumbai set a solid base, while RCB lost early wickets in the chase.
- Middle Overs: The Sciver-Brunt–Matthews partnership proved the turning point of the match.
Death Overs: RCB attempted a late fightback, but Mumbai’s bowlers closed the game out effectively.
Player of the Match
Nat Sciver-Brunt was named Player of the Match for her unbeaten 100, a match-defining innings that anchored the Mumbai Indians’ strong total.
What This Result Means
- Mumbai Indians Women strengthened their position in the WPL 2026 standings
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women suffered another setback after a promising start
- The match highlighted Mumbai’s batting depth and ability to defend big totals
What’s Next
Mumbai Indians will aim to carry this momentum forward, while RCB will focus on improving their bowling consistency and top-order stability in upcoming matches.
