WPL 2026: RCB vs MI - Vadodara pitch report and Kotambi Stadium key stats

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 continues its group-stage action today at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium, with table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 16 of the season. RCB won the toss for the match and invited MI to bat first.

RCB vs MI WPL 2026 playing 11:  RCB playing 11: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell  MI playing 11: Sajeevan Sajana, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amelia Kerr, Rahila Firdous(w), Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Vaishnavi Sharma, Shabnim Ismail, Poonam Khemnar 

The clash holds major playoff significance, with an RCB win confirming their direct qualification to the final, while Mumbai must win to stay alive in the playoff race.  Check all the live match updates and score of the WPL 2026 match between RCB and MI here

 

 

Despite a rare batting collapse against Delhi Capitals, RCB have been the most consistent side this season. Skipper Smriti Mandhana admitted the team misread conditions in the previous match, but with their strong batting depth and disciplined bowling unit, RCB are expected to bounce back quickly.

 

Mumbai, on the other hand, enter the contest on the back of three consecutive defeats. Their experimentation at the top order has failed, and over-reliance on Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt has hurt their campaign. With their season on the line, MI will be desperate for a turnaround.   

 

Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara: Pitch report for RCB vs MI WPL 2026 match

 

The pitch has drawn attention due to its black-soil base, which contains high clay content and retains moisture, resulting in low and inconsistent bounce. Although this surface was used previously, trimmed grass has made it appear more even, with some green still visible. Batting has not been straightforward, with success coming mainly from shots played straight down the ground, while across-the-line strokes have led to dismissals. For captains, field settings will be key, particularly keeping mid-wicket in play to pressure batters. Bowlers and keepers can also use the lack of bounce to their advantage.

 

WPL 2026 RCB vs MI: Head-to-head stats at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

 

The WPL 2026 match between RCB and MI on Monday will be their first head-to-head encounter at this venue.

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win-loss record in WPL at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played just three matches at Kotambi Stadium and have emerged victorious in all three matches.

 

Mumbai win-loss record in WPL at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

 

Mumbai Indians have played a total of three matches at Kotambi Stadium, out of which they won just one and ended on the losing side on two occasions.

 

Most recent WPL match at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

 

The most recent WPL match played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara was Match 15 of WPL 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. RCB, batting first, posted just 109 on the board. In reply, DC chased down the target with seven wickets and 26 balls to spare.

 

Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara: Key WPL stats

 

Kotambi Stadium Vadodara WPL key stats
Stat	Detail
Matches	10
Won Batting First	2
Won Chasing	8
Highest Total	202/4 by RCB vs GG
Lowest Total	108 All Out by UPW vs GG
Highest Successful Chase	202/4 in 18.3 overs by RCB vs GG
Lowest Total Defended	153/8 in 20 overs by GG vs UPW
Highest Individual Score	Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) - 80 off 59 balls vs DC
Most Runs	Ashleigh Gardner (GG) - 146 runs in 4 innings
Best Bowling Innings	Hayley Matthews (MI) - 3/16 in 4 overs vs GG
Most Wickets	Renuka Singh Thakur (GG) - 7 wickets
Total 6s	56 sixes
Most 6s	Ashleigh Gardner (GG) - 12 sixes
Total 4s	268 fours
Most 4s	Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) - 24 fours