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www.espncricinfo.comThe latest notable WPL MI vs RCB update is that RCB beat Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets in the WPL 2026 opener on January 9, 2026, in Navi Mumbai, with another meeting later going MI’s way by 15 runs on January 26, 2026 in Vadodara.[3][4]
Recent result
RCB’s January 9 win was a last-over thriller, sealed by Nadine de Klerk, while MI’s January 26 win came in a high-scoring game where they defended 199/4 against RCB’s 184/9.[4][3]
2025 context
In their 2025 WPL meeting, RCB posted 199/3 and beat MI by 11 runs, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 53 and Ellyse Perry making 49. That result added to a rivalry that has produced close games, including RCB’s knockout win over MI in 2024.[2]
Rivalry snapshot
Across their WPL meetings, MI still lead the head-to-head overall 5–4, so the matchup remains very even. The recent form suggests both teams can win away from home and that finishes between them are often tight.[2][4]
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