MI Dominate RCB as Sciver-Brunt Scripts Historic WPL Century in One-Sided Clash
Mumbai Indians crush RCB in a one-sided WPL 2026 clash at Vadodara as Nat Sciver-Brunt smashes the first century in league history. MI post 199 and dismantle RCB’s chase with discipline and tactics.
Mumbai Indians made a statement on Monday, January 26, 2026, and its performance in the Women Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was one-sided and noted by a historic event by Nat Sciver-Brunt. First at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara with RCB having opted to bat, MI notched up an impressive 1994704 to be exact–with an unbeaten century by Sciver-Brunt being the first in WPL history. She was unstoppable in the innings, with 16 boundaries and a six, and the partnership with Hayley Matthews was 131 off the second-wicket partnership of the match, with Matthews contributing a fluent 56 in 39 deliveries. RCB, in its turn, did not gain momentum in its chase as initial wickets destroyed their quest on the exorbitant 200-run mark. They were troubled at the moment of the last update at 96 for 6 in 13.2 overs, although there was a short resistance by Nadine de Klerk and Richa Ghosh. The only shining moment in the team of RCB was Lauren Bell who registered splendid returns of 2/21.
Not a Flat Track, but a Masterclass from MI
Vadodara pitch failed to give Mumbai Indians an easy ride. The surface with its black soil foundation and lumpy, low bounce had been tested on batters all season. Yet MI cracked the code. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews did not bend, were patient, and only punished the right balls. Past games in this place had been low scoring and the 199 scored by MI was more about ability than circumstances. The anticipated dew factor was not going to distort the game, either, which served to emphasize the fact that this was not a batting paradise--but a pitch which MI knew better than RCB.
Scoreboard Pressure Triggers the Collapse
The pursuit of 200 on a challenging surface immediately set the fire on within RCB. The increased needed run rate necessitated the premature aggression and the disciplined powerplay bowling by MI crushed the life out of the chase. Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail struck with the right lengths, closed down scoring lanes and allowed the pressure to take away the remaining part. Misjudged choice of shots ensued and wickets would fall in piles. When the initiative was lost the pursuit was out of the way.
Tactical Freeze Hands MI Control
The greatest error that was committed by RCB was to remain inactive as MI sprinted. The plans of bowling were not changed after the initial breakthrough. Too long or too short fed Sciver-Brunt and Matthews. No chances were dropped; the batters just did not give them. MI was able to adapt, RCB failed—and the partnership won the match away.
