Navi Mumbai, Jan. 9 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to field first against the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Friday, in Navi Mumbai.

With two titles already to their name, MI Women will be keen to begin their title defence on a positive note.

The spotlight will be on Harmanpreet Kaur and Mandhana, two stalwarts of Indian women's cricket, as they lead their teams into a new season.

MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said at the toss, "We were also looking to bowl first, considering the dew later on. But it's the first game of the season, so we'll see how things go. It's been really good. We've been practising for the l...