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Matthews out due to illness as RCB opt to bowl against MI in WPL 2026 opener
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Smriti Mandhana called correctly as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) elected to field first in the opening match of WPL 2026 against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium. She cited dew as one of the major factors behind her decision.
The Ellyse Perry-less RCB handed as many as six debuts – three of those being their new overseas recruits: allrounder Grace Harris, fast bowler Lauren Bell and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith. The fourth overseas player, Nadine de Klerk, played one game in their title-winning campaign in 2024.
MIvRCB preview: HERE COME THE DEFENDING CHAMPIONS!!
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Don’t we just love these early season vibes! January, winter, and cricket.. it’s a new territory, a new window, but the excitement remains the same. Paltan, it’s time to bring out that band new Blue and Gold with the same passion. It’s time for the WPL. Mumbai chi mulgi #AaliRe!! 🥳
This is a fresh start post the mega Auction. But with Mumbai Indians having re-bought a large chunk of the 2025 squad, there’s a nice feeling of continuity to things. In fact, our entire XI from the 2025 WPL Final is still intact, and there couldn’t have been a better setting to DEFEND OUR CROWN. 2023, 2025, done. 2026? Let’s bring it home!
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How to watch WPL 2026? TV channel, online live stream and latest fixture schedule for Women's Premier League 2026
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, India’s premier women’s T20 cricket tournament, is set to return with its fourth edition in January–February 2026.
With world-class talent, fierce competition, and broad broadcast reach, WPL 2026 promises an exciting season of cricket for fans across India and around the world.
With matches set to be held in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, fans can watch every WPL 2026 match live on TV and online. Here’s a complete guide to the broadcast channels, live streaming options and the full fixture schedule.
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