Overview:
While Delhi Capitals Women remain a competitive outfit, the depth and match-winning options within Mumbai Indians Women give them an advantage.
Mumbai Indians Women suffered a setback in their first outing of the competition, despite having the contest firmly under control for large periods. Nadine de Klerk’s exceptional batting proved decisive. MI-W next lock horns with Delhi Capitals Women, three-time runners-up, in a Saturday fixture at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Mumbai Indians Women felt the absence of Hayley Matthews at the top, but the all-rounder is set to return for their second outing. Playing on back-to-back days, MI-W will be eager to open their account. On the other side, Jemimah Rodrigues steps into leadership for the first time in the WPL, hoping to mark her captaincy debut with a victory.
Pitch report
The opening game indicated early assistance for the bowlers, with movement and grip on offer. As the surface eased over time, run-scoring became more fluent. With one side of the ground measuring around 50–55 metres, teams are likely to target that boundary. Chasing should hold the edge under these conditions.
MI vs DC Match details
| Fixture | MI-W vs DC-W |
| Date | January 10, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss time | 7 :00 PM IST |
| Ground | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
MI vs RCB WPL head-to-head record
The rivalry stands perfectly balanced, with MI-W and DC-W locked at four wins apiece in WPL history.
| Matches Played | MI | DC | No Result |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
MI W vs DC W probable top performers
Key batter to watch out for: G. Kamalini
G. Kamalini made a strong first impression in the tournament opener, impressing with her range and balance against the bowling. Turning to DC-W, much will rest on Laura Wolvaardt, whose consistency saw her finish 2025 as one of the most prolific scorers on the international circuit.
Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Shabnim Ismail
Shabnim Ismail presents a genuine threat with the new ball, capable of striking early inside the power play. Delhi Capitals Women will lean heavily on Marizanne Kapp’s vast experience in this contest.
MI W vs DC W probable XI
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Shree Charani, Chinelle Henry, Minnu Mani, Sneh Rana, Nandani Sharma
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskriti Gupta, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Saika Ishaque
MI vs DC Match prediction
While Delhi Capitals Women remain a competitive outfit, the depth and match-winning options within Mumbai Indians Women give them an advantage. Even after an opening setback, MI-W look better placed to secure a victory in this matchup.