The Women’s Premier League 2026 continues with a blockbuster clash as defending champions Mumbai Indians take on Delhi Capitals. With new leadership, fresh squad combinations, and a strong head-to-head rivalry, the MI vs DC encounter promises an exciting start to Delhi’s campaign.
As the Women’s Premier League 2026 season progresses, Delhi Capitals will kick off their campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians, who are playing back-to-back matches in two days. Harmanpreet Kaur and her Mumbai side will be eager to maintain early momentum by registering consecutive wins at the start of the season.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, enter the tournament under new leadership, with Jemimah Rodrigues taking charge as captain. The franchise will be aiming for a fresh beginning and a strong opening performance under their new skipper.
Due to retention limitations, Delhi Capitals were among the most impacted teams ahead of WPL 2026. The franchise had to part ways with former captain Meg Lanning, who had guided the team to three consecutive finals, along with releasing a previously well-settled and experienced bowling unit.
In addition to their retained players, DC brought back Minnu Mani, Taniyaa Bhatia, and Sree Charani. To strengthen the squad, the Capitals secured experienced overseas players Chinelle Henry and Laura Wolvaardt.
Their foreign signings also included Lizelle Lee, the retired South African opener, and Lucy Hamilton, a 19-year-old uncapped Australian left-arm pacer. However, a notable concern post-auction remains the Indian pace bowling department, which was once a strength but now appears to be one of the weaker areas in the squad.
Hayley Matthews
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
Amanjot Kaur
Amelia Kerr
G Kamalini (WK)
Shabnim Ismail
Saika Ishaque
Sajeevan Sajana
Sanskriti Gupta
Poonam Khemnar
Shafali Verma
Laura Wolvaardt
Jemimah Rodrigues (C)
Minnu Mani
Marizanne Kapp
Chinelle Henry
Sneh Rana
Alana King
N Sree Charani
Taniya Bhatia (WK)
Nandani Sharma
Total matches: 7
Mumbai Indians won: 3
Delhi Capitals won: 4
No result: 0
The rivalry has been closely contested, with DC holding a narrow edge over MI in past WPL meetings.
Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Rahila Firdous, Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque, Nicola Carey
Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Deeya Yadav, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Lizelle Lee (wk), Mamatha Madiwala, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Lucy Hamilton, Nandani Sharma
Saturday, January 10
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
7:00 PM IST
7:30 PM IST
Star Sports Network
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With Mumbai Indians aiming for early dominance and Delhi Capitals beginning a new era under Jemimah Rodrigues, the match sets the tone for both teams’ WPL 2026 campaigns. The contest promises a blend of star power, fresh leadership, and tactical intrigue at one of India’s premier cricket venues.