Name: Q & A: Virat Kohli is backup opener, Rohit Sharma explains why Umesh Yadav has been included in the team
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Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu star in WPL 2026's opening ceremony (via WPL)

WATCH: Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez light up WPL's opening ceremony

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to invite Mumbai Indians to bat first in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: RCB opt to bowl first against MI, know Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), WPL 2026: Here are the details of when and where to watch the Women's Premier League tournament opener between MI and RCB.


MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur look at the trophy

MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch WPL opener clash

Yastika Bhatia Injury Update: In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and music sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh are set to light up Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opening ceremony

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez (L) and singer cum rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026 opening ceremony goes glam as Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez ready t

The legendary Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami said that no one can touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Jhulan Goswami in frame. (Getty)

'Don't think anyone can touch her record': Jhulan Goswami on India's superstar

India's Women's ODI World Cup 2025-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur talked about how Women's Premier League and Mumbai Indians shaped her winning mentality

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

Harmanpreet Kaur credits this key factor for building her winning mentality

UP Warriorz have appointed former Australia captain Meg Lanning as their skipper for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Deepti Sharma ignored as UP Warriorz name 7-time WC champ as captain

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin their Women’s Premier League 2026 campaign on January 9 against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. RCB are scheduled to play eight league matches, with four games each in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.

Ellyse Perry pulls out of WPL 2026 citing personal reasons

RCB find spark after Ellyse Perry’s exit as all-rounder bats at 245 strike rate 

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RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first against MI in WPL 2026 campaign opener

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MLB issues a significant ruling involving Max Kepler, creating new uncertainty around his future ahead of the 2026 season.

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Nikola Jokic’s status remains a major focus as the Nuggets prepare for their matchup against the Hawks amid ongoing injury concerns.

Nikola Jokic is not expected to be available for the game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Denver Nuggets continues to adjust after completing a challenging road trip without its star center.

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Bo Bichette’s future draws fresh attention as a rival team’s aggressive interest raises new questions for Toronto Blue Jays.

Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with Bo Bichette and are planning for potential roster changes.

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Dallas Mavericks face renewed uncertainty as another injury update raises concerns about the team’s direction.

Dallas Mavericks are awaiting imaging results to determine the severity of Anthony Davis’ latest injury.

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