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WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

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WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana Set The Tone Ahead Of MI Vs RCB Opener

By IANS News January 09, 2026 • 18:08 PM View: 431

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: A blockbuster start awaits the Women’s Premier League 2026 as defending champions Mumbai Indians clash with 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

Ahead of the El Clasico of the WPL, captains Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana laid out the paths that will guide their squads through the multi-franchise competition.

Speaking on JioHotstar’s show Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur underlined the importance of enjoyment and supporting teammates amid the pressures of elite cricket.

TAGS Premier League Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bengaluru DY Patil Stadium El Clasico Harmanpreet Kaur Smriti Mandhana ODI World Cup Veda Krishnamurthy Ellyse Perry Ellyse Perry Grace Harris Richa Ghosh Georgia Voll

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