MIW vs DCW 3rd Match Prediction Women’s Premier League 2026, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report – 10 January 2026

Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) will face Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) in the 3rd Game in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on 10 January 2026, and the match is scheduled to start at 7:15 7:30 pm IST. The high-voltage match will feature two of the best teams that will be competing in the tournament. Both are recognized for their balanced teams and their aggressive play style.

MIW start the tournament as two-time WPL champions and hold an advantage due to their consistent performances in recent times and experience playing big matches. But, DCW are equally dangerous and boast a formidable batting lineup that is capable of putting pressure on any type of bowler’s attack, and especially on the bat-friendly DY Patil surface. Since dew is expected to be a factor and chasing is a possibility, it could be advantageous, which makes the toss important. The overall predictions are slightly in favor of MIW, especially when they have the chance to bat second. However, an exciting and close game is in the near future.

Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Match Preview – WPL 2026

The Women’s Premier League 2026 is just beginning its stage, but the match against the Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) and the Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) is already a possible final game. The two teams are among the most consistent teams throughout WPL time, which makes this match a crucial test of team equilibrium early in the season.

Mumbai Indians Women come into WPL 2026 with a strong stability and a stable base. Harmanpreet Kaur leads the team. MIW continues to be adamant about its championship-winning structure, which has led to successes in the past. A world-class team of all-rounders like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews provides MIW the ability to be a formidable team in both bowling and batting, as their experience in high-pressure games is often crucial in tight matches. MIW’s ability to adjust in chases has been one of their strengths, particularly when playing on flat surfaces such as DY Patil.

Delhi Capitals Women, meanwhile, have a reconstructed and determined squad eager to win their first WPL title. Indian players Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues make up the backbone of DCW’s batting. They are capable of reversing games in the power play or middle overs. Their international powerhouse, under the direction of Marizanne Kapp, is an outstanding balance and adds experience, especially in challenging situations. DCW will strive to start strong and establish the right tone at the beginning of the season.

With a clear forecast for the weather without rain disruptions to be expected, the fans can anticipate a full 40-over game between two legitimate WPL 2026 title contestants.

Match Details	Information
Match	MIW Vs DCW 3rd Match
Tournament	Ladies’ Premier League 2026
Date	January 10 January 10, 2026
Time	7:15 PM IST
Venue	Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Teams	Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women
Weather	Clear, no rain expected
Pitch Type	Batting-friendly surface

MIW Vs DCW Head-to-Head Statistics – Women’s Premier League

The Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) and the Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) rivalry has rapidly turned into one of the more intense rivalries in the Women’s League. Despite MIW’s successes in knockout games, DCW have often held the advantage during league-stage games, which has made this head-to-head contest a delicate balance in the lead-up to WPL 2026.

Head-to-head record-wise, DCW outscore MIW by a slight margin, which highlights how tightly the games have been since the league’s start. From seven matches that have been played, DCW have managed to keep a slight advantage, mainly because of their consistent play when playing round-robin games. MIW, however, has displayed the ability to rise at significant events, including having won their WPL final in 2023 against DCW, which remains an important moment in the rivalry.

In the past five games, DCW again holds a slight advantage, having won three games with MIW’s 2. The games are generally high-intensity games, where momentum has often shifted between the two teams. DCW’s top-order batsmanship has frequently led to fast beginnings, while MIW’s expertise and overall strength have allowed them to remain competitive when they’re under stress.

In the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, the rivalry is equally poised. Due to the limited information about the venue between the two teams, there is no definitive dominance established, making the conditions and match-day performance crucial. The past few matches played at this venue with strong teams have had average first-innings scores of 140-160, which suggests the surface is a good surface for batting and provides sufficient aid for bowlers to vary their speed with ease.

Overall, even though DCW might be able to boast a minor statistic advantage over MIW, their temperament for big matches and previous finals successes assure that every MIW match against DCW is always highly contested and unpredictable.

MIW vs DCW Head-to-Head Record

Stat	MIW Wins	DCW Wins	Matches
Overall H2H	3	4	7
The Last 5 Encounters	2	3	5
In Dr DY Patil	Balanced	Balanced	Venue data limited

Pitch and Venue Report – Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

The Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is often regarded as one of the most batsman-friendly locations within Indian women’s T20 cricket. It has a real bounce, even speed, and a short square boundary (around sixty meters), which allows players to hit the line confidently. Stroke makers appreciate the value of their shots, especially in the power play. This makes fast starts a regular feature at this pitch.

While they’re batting-friendly, the stats indicate a significant advantage to teams that chase, who have won more than 64% of the games played in this area. This is due to the fact that dew is present during the evening, which makes bowling difficult during the second innings, and also aids batters in locating the ball more effectively. Therefore, captains generally tend to take the first bowl after taking the winning toss.

The first-innings average is between 147 and 168. The second innings average is a bit lower. Teams that are batting first tend to aim higher since anything less than 160 could be dangerous. In light of the recent trends, a par score is likely to be within the 160-180 range, specifically when playing WPL-level competitions.

Spinners are essential during the death and middle overs as the pitch is slowing down. Bowlers such as Saika Ishaque or Amelia Kerr can be effective by varying their pace and using bigger straight boundaries. In particular, Delhi Capitals Women’s 211/4 is one of the top scores for a team at this venue and highlights its potential for scoring high.

The overall expectation is a batting-dominated game with the toss impacting the outcome significantly.

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy – Women’s T20 Stats

Stat	Record
Total Matches	8
Matches Won Batting First	2
Matches won by Bowling First	5
The Average Score of the 1st Inch	168
2. Innings Average Score	156
Most Total Record-breaking Highest	217/4 (20 overs) 217/4 (20 overs) INDW against WIW
The lowest total record	141 in (19.2 overs) — AUSW Vs INDW
The highest score chased	173/1 (18.1 overs) (8.1 overs) AUSW against INDW
The lowest score defended	194/4 (20 overs) — INDW against WIW

• Toss Prediction: Bowl first
• Test of the pitch: bats-friendly the advantage of chasing

MIW Vs DCW Probable Playing XI – WPL 2026

The Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) are expected to remain with a well-balanced and experienced team that has had great results in the past WPL seasons. G Kamalini is likely to be the wicketkeeper at the top of the order, providing stability. Meanwhile, Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt form an impressive all-round team capable of dominating both the powerplay and middle-overs. The skipper Harmanpreet Kaur remains MIW’s key middle-order anchor and finisher, assisted by Amelia Kerr, whose dual roles with leg-spin and bat are crucial to her flexibility.

In the bowling area, MIW relies on pace and variety with Shabnim Ismail. Left-arm spinner Saika Ishaque, as well as young leg spinner Sanskriti Gupta, can be successful when the pitch is slowing down. All-rounders such as Amanjot or S Sajana strengthen the lower middle order, and Milly Illingworth can provide seam depth. Poonam Khemnar is likely to be one of the Impact Players based on match conditions.

The Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) are expected to play an energetic and well-balanced XI centered around a robust top order. Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Laura Wolvaardt give DCW explosive yet sane batsmen. All-rounders Marizanne and Annabel Sutherland bring the international knowledge and game-winning skills, and Chinelle Henry increases the power of finishing. The bowling group headed by Sneh Rana combines youthfulness and control, with Taniya Bhatia set to make an appearance in the role of Impact Player.

Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians Women (MIW):
G Kamalini (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, S Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sanskriti Gupta, Milly Illingworth
Affect Player Poonam Khemnar

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):
Shafali Verma Jemimah Rodrigues Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad (wk), Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Deeya Yadav, Lucy Hamilton
Impact Player: Taniya Bhatia

MIW vs DCW Dream11 Prediction Today Match – WPL 2026

In the MIW against DCW Dream11 prediction, all-rounders are the most secure and profitable options for fantasy, particularly when playing on a batting-friendly pitch, such as DY Patil, where multi-skill players can earn points throughout both innings. The creation of a team around solid all-rounders is the best strategy for minor and major leagues.

Hayley Matthews is the best Captain pick due to her consistently all-around performance. She plays in the middle of the line and also bowls crucial overs, which makes her a top-of-the-line fantasy selection. Nat Sciver-Brunt is an ideal Vice-Captain choice, well-known for her consistency at the bat as well as her ability to hit wickets, particularly during high-pressure situations.

In the wicketkeeper position, G Kamalini is a reliable option when MIW are the first to bat, whereas Niki Prasad is a possibility if DCW are on the chase. In the batters’ category, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues should be considered since each of them has the capacity to make big scores on true bounce surfaces.

The all-rounders group should comprise Amelia Kerr and Marizanne Kapp, each of whom has the potential to win matches with balls and bats. In the bowling area, Saika Ishaque and Shabnim Ismail are essential MIW selections, whereas Sneh Rana is a control player and wicket-taking capability for DCW.

Dream11 Top Picks

• Captain Hayley Matthews
• Vice-Captain Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt

Wicketkeepers: G Kamalini / Niki Prasad
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
All-Rounders: Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp
Bowlers: Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Sneh Rana

Grand League Dream11 Team

• Captain Hayley Matthews
• Vice-Captain Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt
• Players: Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail
• Backup Selections: Annabel Sutherland, Sneh Rana

Tips for Fantasy: You should select more MIW players when they are chasing, since DY Patil favors teams batting second.

MIW against DCW Match Predictions Which Team Will Win?

The MIW match prediction for the MIW vs DCW match forecast is slightly in favor of Mumbai Indians Women, who will likely beat Delhi Capitals Women by an amount of 8-10 runs, while striving for a score of around 160. MIW’s all-round strength and the ability to finish in a calm manner provide them with a significant advantage in fast run chases, specifically on the DY Patil Stadium, where chasing teams have been successful historically.

One of the most important matches to watch is the match between Hayley Matthews and Marizanne Kapp. Matthews’s brash batting and off-spin can make MIW’s momentum swing in their favor, and Kapp’s capacity to hit early and make contributions by batting makes her the biggest match-winner for DCW. Middle overs can be crucial, with spinners playing a significant part as the pitch slows down.

From a perspective of fantasy cricket, Nat Sciver-Brunt can be expected to be one of the top fantasy point scorers, due to her consistency at the bat as well as her ability to take crucial wickets. The players who play across multiple areas are expected to score the most Dream11 points during this match.

If you want to see the odds live and make bets on matches, platforms such as Reddy Anna online Book offer live betting lines, as well as match previews before the toss and in live games. In the end, expect a tight and competitive game in which MIW has a slight edge in the event they manage their chase well.

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