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MI will take on DC in match 3 of WPL 2026 [Source: @DevlishVibe/X]
Mumbai Indians will collide with Delhi Capitals in the third group-stage match of the WPL 2026 season. The much-anticipated clash will be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, MI Women had an unwanted start to the season, with RCB defeating them by three wickets in a nail-biting affair. On the other hand, this will be Delhi Capitals' first game of the season as they aim to get off to a winning start and open their account in the points table.
As both teams prepare for a thrilling encounter, here we analyse and predict the winner of the contest between MI-W and DC-W in the WPL 2026.
MI-W Vs DC-W current form (last 5 matches)
| Teams | Form |
| DC | L, L, W, W, W |
| MI | L, W, W, L, W |
MI-W Vs DC-W: Key player battles
Amelia Kerr vs Marizanne Kapp
Amelia Kerr opened the batting for MI-W in the absence of Hayley Matthews against RCB-W. The New Zealand cricketer struggled against Lauren Bell, as the English seamer consistently outfoxed her with prodigious movement. Given that Marizanne Kapp can also move the new ball up front, the South African ace could pose a serious threat to Kerr, especially in the powerplay.
Laura Wolvaardt vs Shabnim Ismail
Experienced MI-W pacer Shabnim Ismail looked sharp with the ball in the first WPL 2026 game against RCB-W. Known for her ability to operate at a searing pace, Ismail can cause real problems for her former South African teammate, Laura Wolvaardt, particularly when the ball is hard and new.
Jemimah Rodrigues vs Amelia Kerr
Despite failing with the bat, Amelia Kerr was impressive with the ball against RCB-W, scalping two crucial wickets for 13 runs in her four-over spell. Interestingly, Kerr got rid of Jemimah Rodrigues twice in the previous WPL season with her wily wrist spin. Given that Jemimah always looks to dominate the spinners, her battle with Kerr could be a defining moment in the game.
MI-W vs DC-W top performers
Most runs for MI-W vs DC-W
Harmanpreet Kaur: 262 runs
Nat Sciver-Brunt: 235 runs
Most wickets for MI-W vs DC-W
Hayley Matthews: 11 wickets
Amelia Kerr: 8 wickets
Most runs for DC-W vs MI-W
Meg Lanning: 282 runs
Jemimah Rodrigues: 192 runs
Most wickets for DC-W vs MI-W
Jess Jonassen: 11 wickets
Marizanne Kapp: 7 wickets
MI-W vs DC-W toss prediction
The pitch at Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai offered an intriguing contest between bat and ball in MI Women's inaugural WPL 2026 clash against RCB Women. The new ball bowlers are expected to get a hint of swing and seam movement, while the spinners can get the ball to turn a bit in the first innings.
As the game progresses, the track will likely become better for batting, with dew coming into play. So, given the fact that the chasing sides have won nine out of twelve WPL matches in Navi Mumbai, the toss-winning team could opt to bowl first.
MI-W vs DC-W 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay- 40/2
Final score- 160/8
MI-W vs DC-W 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay- 45/1
Final score- 165/6
MI-W vs DC-W top players prediction
MI-W's top players prediction
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur
DC-W's top players prediction
Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues
Who will hit the most sixes in MI-W vs DC-W WPL match?
Harmanpreet Kaur
Who will hit the most fours in MI-W vs DC-W WPL match?
Shafali Verma
MI-W vs DC-W winner prediction: Who will win WPL match 3?
Although MI Women lost their first WPL 2026 match, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led outfit is stronger on paper than its counterparts. MI's all-round core, superior bowling attack, and batting depth make them the favourites to win the third WPL 2026 match against DC Women.
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