RCB defeated defending champions MI by three wickets in the WPL 2026 opener at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Sports Academy on Friday. MI posted 154-6 in their 20 overs, with Sajeevan Sajana scoring 45(25) and Nadine de Klerk picking up four wickets. In reply, RCB chased the 155-run target on the last ball, with De Klerk smashing 63*(44).