Overview:
Harmanpreet Kaur was concerned after losing the toss, considering the dew factor.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru women’s captain Smriti Mandhana has won the toss and elected to field first against the Mumbai Indians women in the first match of the Women’s Premier League 2026.
Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning
“We are fielding first today as the dew will play a significant role. We want to chase the total. The girls have been working together, and they are looking forward to the match,” Smriti Mandhana said.
Mumbai Indians’ skipper Harmanpreet Kaur would have fielded first as well due to the dew factor.
“We wanted to chase today, but it is the first game, and let’s see how it goes. The preparations have been good, and everyone has been practicing for the last 10 days. We have a balanced side and have been playing together for the last three years,” Harmanpreet Kaur said.
Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Smriti Mandhana (capt), Grace Harris, D Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Prema Rawat, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Mumbai Indians XI: Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), G Kamalini, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti, S Sajana, Saika Ishaque
Toss Result Today – Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 1st Match
Q1: Who won the toss today in MI W vs RCB Women Match 1?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru women’s captain Smriti Mandhana has won the toss and elected to field first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss took place at 6:45 PM IST.
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?
Smriti Mandhana has opted to bowl first due to the dew factor.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
More to follow