The Mumbai Indians have really taken charge in the Women’s Premier League. Since the WPL started in 2023, they’ve already grabbed two titles out of three. That winning attitude you see in their men’s IPL team? It’s alive and kicking here, too. With Harmanpreet Kaur leading the way, the Mumbai Indians have turned into the side everyone’s chasing in women’s cricket in India.
About the Mumbai Indians
| Owner | Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd (Reliance Industries) |
| Head Coach | Lisa Keightley |
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Home Ground | DY Patil Stadium / Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Titles Won | 2 (2023, 2025) |
Back in January 2023, the Mumbai Indians spent around Rs 913 crore to buy their WPL team. That price tag put them right at the top among the league’s most expensive franchises. For WPL 2026, they brought in Lisa Keightley—she’s a former Australian international and a coach with a solid track record—to take over as head coach. She’s stepping in for Charlotte Edwards, who actually led the team to two WPL titles.
Team After the WPL 2026 Auction
Mumbai Indians retained five key players ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction, ensuring stability in their core group. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the most expensive retention at Rs 3.5 crore, followed by captain Harmanpreet Kaur at Rs 2.5 crore.
Retained Players
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – Rs 3.50 Crore
- Harmanpreet Kaur – Rs 2.50 Crore
- Hayley Matthews – Rs 1.75 Crore
- Amanjot Kaur – Rs 1.00 Crore
- G Kamalini – Rs 50 Lakh
Players Bought at Auction
- Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) – Rs. 3.00 Crore (Marquee Buy)
- Shabnim Ismail (South Africa) – Rs. 60 Lakh
- Sajana Sajeevan (India) – Rs. 75 Lakh
- Saika Ishaque (India) – Rs. 30 Lakh
- Nicola Carey (Australia) – Rs. 30 Lakh
- Rahila Firdous (India) – Rs. 10 Lakh
- Sanskriti Gupta (India) – Rs. 20 Lakh
- Poonam Khemnar (India) – Rs. 10 Lakh
- Triveni Vasistha (India) – Rs. 20 Lakh
- Nalla Reddy (India) – Rs. 10 Lakh
- Milly Llingworth (Australia) – Rs. 10 Lakh
Mumbai Indians Stats in WPL
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 225/5 vs UP Warriorz (WPL 2023) |
| Lowest Team Total | 109/8 vs DC (WPL 2023) |
| Highest Individual Score | 95* – Harmanpreet Kaur vs GG (WPL 2024) |
| Most Wickets (Overall) | Hayley Matthews – 41 wickets (29 matches) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/38 – Amelia Kerr vs UPW (WPL 2024) |
MI-W Players to Watch Out for WPL 2026
1. Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
Nat Sciver-Brunt just keeps breaking records. She’s now the top run-scorer in WPL history with 1,027 runs. When MI needs someone to dig in and hold the innings together, she’s the one they count on. She doesn’t just bat deep—she steps up with the ball, too, nailing those key wickets when the pressure’s on. In WPL 2025, she piled up 523 runs from just 10 matches, averaging a crazy 65.37.
2. Harmanpreet Kaur (India)
Harmanpreet isn’t just MI’s captain—she’s also the first Indian to lead a team to more than one WPL title. She’s been a rock for MI, scoring 851 runs in 27 WPL games at an average of 40.52. Her fearless batting and no-nonsense leadership have become the heartbeat of this team.
3. Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
Amelia Kerr is back with MI after lighting up the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, where she took home Player of the Tournament honors. She’s a game-changer, simple as that. In WPL 2025, she grabbed the Purple Cap with 18 wickets and still found time to make runs with the bat. She’s the kind of all-rounder every team dreams about.
4. Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
Hayley Matthews is just unstoppable. She’s the leading wicket-taker in WPL history with 41 wickets and set the tone in the very first season—winning both the Purple Cap and MVP with 16 wickets and 271 runs. Her all-rounder game makes her impossible to leave out of any lineup. MI just isn’t the same without her.
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Conclusion
Mumbai Indians look set for WPL 2026. They’ve pulled together a tough mix of experienced international players and rising domestic stars. Their core group sticks around, and picking up someone like Amelia Kerr in the auction just makes them stronger. With Harmanpreet Kaur leading on the field and Lisa Keightley calling the shots as coach, this team isn’t just aiming to defend their title—they’re pushing for a third championship in four years. Don’t be surprised if they pull it off.
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