RCB W vs MI W — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WPL 2026 • RCB W won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of WPL 2026, RCB W took on MI W on Jan 15, 2026, 06:38 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB W won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 328 runs and 11 wickets fall between MI W (163/10 in 18.5 overs) and RCB W (165/1 in 15.1 overs).
2. MI W Innings Breakdown (163/10)
Batting in the first innings, MI W finished on 163/10 from 18.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, MI W accumulated 47 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur spearheaded the batting effort with 96 runs off 51 balls (including 11 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 188.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Amanjot Kaur, who contributed 32 runs off 21 deliveries, while G Kamalini added 10 (13b). With the ball in the first innings, Lauren Bell led the bowling figures with 5/13 in 4.0 overs (economy 3.25), assisted by Radha Yadav (2/27 in 3.0 overs).
3. RCB W Chase & Second Innings Summary (165/1)
Pursuing a target of 164 runs for victory, RCB W recorded 165/1 in 15.1 overs at a scoring rate of 10.88 runs per over. Smriti Mandhana anchored the chase for RCB W with 121 runs from 60 balls (14 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 201.7), alongside Grace Harris who chipped in with 26 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Amanjot Kaur delivered a key spell of 1/31 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.75, while S Sajana finished with 0/23 (3.1 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris (RCB W), who combined for 89 runs off 42 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with RICHA GHOSH making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Lauren Bell (RCB W) topped the match rankings with 176.0 total points, followed closely by Smriti Mandhana (174.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Smriti Mandhana .