In the WPL 2026 opener, Mumbai Indians faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB won narrowly, led by Nadine de Klerk. Amelia Kerr shone for MI, scoring 4 runs and taking 2 wickets, surpassing teammate Hayley Matthews to become WPL’s highest wicket-taker with 42 wickets. Harmanpreet Kaur noted the match was lost in the final over.