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MI vs RCB: Team Changes, Key Players and Probable XIs for WPL 2026 Opener
Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11, MI vs RCB WPL 2026: While Mumbai Indians will likely play with the fewest changes this season, the biggest change for Bengaluru will be the absence of Ellyse Perry.
The initial match of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will be played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and both will be making their debut. This match will be held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, and selecting players for both teams might be a problem.
Mumbai Indians are expected to play with the minimum possible changes. The biggest impact of changes for Bengaluru will be the loss of Ellyse Perry. This will be the first time their campaign without Perry. The Bangalore outfit has signed Australian batswoman Georgia Voll for a price of ₹60 lakh. She will open the batting alongside captain Smriti Mandhana. Nadine de Klerk, Lauren Bell, and Grace Harris will play as the other overseas players.
Mumbai Indians have not made many changes to their squad. Mumbai has a fairly balanced XI, with Kamalini expected to open alongside Hayley Matthews. In addition to Matthews, this season's most expensive player, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Shabnim Ismail, and Amelia Kar will play as overseas players.
