Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs in their seventh match of WPL 2026, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Defending 199 runs, the two-time champions restricted RCB to a score of 184/9. Richa Ghosh was the only batter who contributed for Bengaluru, amassing an unbeaten 90 runs off 50 balls, laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes. The remaining players, including the top order, failed in front of the disciplined MI attack. Hayley Matthews, who posted a fifty, dismissed three batters as well.
Shabnim Ismail (2 wickets), Amanjot Kaur (1 wicket), and Amelia Kerr (2 wickets) also bowled well.
Earlier, MI reached 199/4 in 20 overs, with all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt posting the first-ever ton in WPL history.
Full Scorecard – MI W vs RCB W match 16 WPL 2026, January 26
Mumbai Indians 199/4 ( Nat Sciver-Brunt 100*, Hayley Matthews 56, Lauren Bell 2 wickets) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru 184/9 ( Richa Ghosh 90, Nadine de Klerk 28, Matthews 3 wickets) by 15 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Richa Ghosh played one of the best innings of her WPL career, but it was not enough to take RCB home. Bengaluru lost 5 wickets for 35 runs inside power play overs, which was the turning point of the match. Earlier, Nat and Matthews added 131 runs for the second wicket. Sciver-Brunt was unbeaten on 100 runs off 57 balls, packed with 16 fours and 1 six. Hayley contributed 56 runs off 39 deliveries, including 9 boundaries.
Player of the Match
Nat Sciver-Brunt was named the Player of the Match for scoring a hundred.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
With their third win and 6 points, MI are still in the playoff race. RCB have 10 points from 7 matches and are through to the playoffs, but they failed to confirm their place in the final.
FAQs – MI W vs RCB W Match 16 WPL 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s MI vs RCB match?
A1: MI defeated RCB by 15 runs.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Nat Sciver-Brunt was adjudged the Player of the Match for her ton.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Mumbai Indians 199/4 ( Nat Sciver-Brunt 100*, Hayley Matthews 56, Lauren Bell 2 wickets)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 184/9 ( Richa Ghosh 90, Nadine de Klerk 28, Matthews 3 wickets)