Vadodara, Jan. 26 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to bowl first against the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at Vadodara on Monday.

With five wins and a loss finally added to their tally after defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, RCB looks more or less sure of a direct spot in the final by topping the table. On the other hand, MI, sitting at number four in the table with two wins and four losses, have to bring their absolute best in the remaining two matches to have any chance of reaching the playoffs.

Speaking during the toss, RCB skipper Mandhana said the team will field the same XI.

"We would like to field first today. Dew ...