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WPL 2026: RCB's Nadine de Klerk admits victory vs MI yet to fully sink in

RCB all-rounder Nadine de Klerk said on Friday that it would take a few days for the thrilling three-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League opener to sink in, adding that backing her strengths helped her play a match-winning role in the humdinger. The South African stalwart returned impressive figures of 4/26 to restrict Mumbai Indians to 154 for six and then showed great resolve with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls under pressure to earn the player-of-the-match award for the last-ball victory. "It is probably going to take a couple of days. If it is your day, you have to ensure you cash in. Glad to get the win," said de Klerk, when asked if the feeling had sunk in. De Klerk said she just struck to the basics while bowling and it helped her reap rich dividends. "Just about coming in and backing your skills, and executing. Just sticking to my strengths... sometimes it goes your way, sometimes it does not. On these grounds, o

MI vs RCB HIGHLIGHTS WPL 2026: All-round de Klerk help Bengaluru beat Mumbai in tournament opener

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Highlights: Nadine de Klerk scored unbeaten 63 runs with the bat after taking four wickets with the ball to hand the 2024 champions a perfect start in WPL

WPL 2026 MI vs RCB Live Streaming: Where to watch cricket match today?

The live telecast of the MI vs RCB WPL 2026 match will be available on the Star Sports network in India

Women's Premier League 2026: MI vs RCB playing 11, live time, streaming

On paper, Mumbai Indians look even stronger this year. The return of South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has injected significant pace into their bowling attack.

WPL 2026 MI vs RCB: Pitch report and key stats of DY Patil Stadium

MI and RCB have played just one match against each other at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy back in 2023. MI emerged victorious in that match by four wickets

Hayley to Sophie: Top wicket takers in Women's Premier League so far

Nat Sciver-Brunt is the only player to feature in the top 10 highest wicket-takers and run-scorers list of the WPL

Nat Sciver to Kaur: Top run scorers in Women's Premier League so far

England and Mumbai Indians all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt is the only batter so far in WPL history to have more than 1,000 runs to her name

Here's how Jio users can watch live streaming of WPL 2026 matches for free

The WPL 2026 season will kick off in Navi Mumbai, with the Mumbai Indians taking on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening contest

WPL 2026 opening ceremony live time, streaming and all you need to know

The WPL 2026 opening ceremony will feature an exciting lineup of performers, blending music, dance, and empowering messages.

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz full schedule, squad, live streaming details

Ahead of the WPL 2026 auction, the Warriorz retained only Shweta Sehrawat from their previous squad. They then made bold moves at the auction, securing three of the five most expensive players.

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants full schedule, squad, live streaming details

The opening 11 matches, including both Saturday double-headers, will be held at Navi Mumbai's D.Y. Patil Stadium, a venue recently renowned for hosting India's ODI World Cup win.

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians full schedule, squad and live streaming details

The defending champions Mumbai Indians, will start their campaign in WPL 2026 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru with the opening fixture on Friday, January 9

WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru full schedule, squad, live streaming

The 2024 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will start their campaign in WPL 2026 against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Friday, January 9

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals full schedule, squad, live streaming details

Delhi Capitals will start their campaign in WPL 2026 against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday, January 10

Lanning's calmness sets her apart as a leader: UP Warriorz coach Nayar

Lanning's leadership legacy is coated in silverware. She has steered Australia to one ODI World Cup crown and four T20 World Cup titles. She also led Delhi Capitals to three straight WPL finals

Mumbai Indians unveil new WPL 2026 jersey: A tribute to the city's pulse

The core theme behind the jersey is the "Wicket Pulse," symbolizing Mumbai's relentless momentum.

Nicholas Lee to become India women's strength and conditioning coach

Englishman Nicholas Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the conclusion of the Women's Premier League. The five-team Women's Premier League is scheduled to be held from January 9 to February 5 in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. "Lee will take over as the new strength and conditioning coach of the Indian women's cricket team after the WPL," a source told PTI on Thursday. Following the WPL, India are slated to tour Australia for a multi-format series from February 15 to March 9. Lee, who scored 490 runs in 13 first-class matches as a right-handed batter, brings with him vast experience in elite sport, having most recently served as the strength and conditioning coach of the Gulf Giants in the fourth season of the UAE's ILT20. He was the strength and conditioning coach of Afghanistan's men's team from January 2024 to December 2025 and earlier served as head of physical performance at the Bangladesh Cricket Board from March 2

WPL 2026: Title defence in focus as Mumbai Indians start training sessions

Mumbai Indians have begun laying the groundwork for their WPL 2026 campaign, with the first session taking place on Tuesday at the franchise's training base in Bengaluru

RCB's Perry and DC's Sutherland pull out days before WPL 2026 begins

WPL 2026 will run from January 9 to February 5, split across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara in a two-leg format

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians rope in Kristen Beams as spin-bowling coach

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australian leg-spinner Kristen Beams as spin-bowling coach ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League season. Beams was instrumental in Australia's World Cup campaigns, finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker at the 2017 ODI World Cup. Her international career spanned one Test, 30 ODIs and 18 T20Is, and 45 T20 games in the WBBL, prior to her transition to coaching. She has coached in the WBBL and The Hundred. She has also been coach of the Australia Women's U19 team, the National Development Lead at Cricket Australia and Community Cricket Manager - South at Cricket Tasmania. The fourth edition of the WPL will be held from January 9 to February 5.