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MI vs DC, WPL 2026: A new era begins for DC as they face MI

Saturday, 10-Jan-2026, 03:22 AM
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The 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) enters into a blockbuster clash as defending champions Mumbai Indians lock horns with Delhi Capitals in Match 3 of the season on Saturday at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy.

The showdown is a repeat of the 2023 and 2025 finals. However, on both occasions, Mumbai clinched victories. For DC, having reached all three previous WPL finals without lifting the trophy, the new season is an opportunity to overcome repeated heartbreak. There is also the dawn of a new leadership era for Delhi. The departure of legendary captain Meg Lanning has paved the way for Jemimah Rodrigues to step into the leadership role. The 25-year-old Indian is set to lead a talented Delhi Capitals.

Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, enter the game with a sense of disappointment. The defending champions stumbled in their opening match, suffering a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, against Delhi, Mumbai will be eager to reassert their dominance to claim their first victory of the tournament.

Head-to-head

Matches - 8

MI won - 4

DC won - 4

Mumbai Indians possible XI: Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini (wk), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, S Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskruti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque

Delhi Capitals possible XI: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Minnu Mani, Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani

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