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team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in

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. The team is owned by

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's biggest conglomerate

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, through its 100%

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Indiawin Sports that also owns the men's team, winning the rights to own and operate the Mumbai-based franchise for a sum of . The team is coached by

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and captained by

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. The side won the inaugural edition of the WPL, beating

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in the final.

History

In October 2022, the

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announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023. The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month. Indiawin Sports, the owners of

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in the

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, bought the rights to one of the franchises. In February 2023,

was announced as head coach of the side, with

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named as their bowling coach and mentor and Devika Palshikar as the batting coach. The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with Mumbai Indians signing 18 players for their squad. In March 2023, The Mumbai Indians, captained by

, went on to win the inaugural edition of the WPL, finishing second in the initial group stage before beating UP Warriorz in the eliminator and

in the final. Mumbai Indians all-rounder

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was named Player of the Tournament. In March 2025, the Mumbai Indians created history and became the first team to win multiple WPL trophies.

led the team to clinch their title for the second time. The captain was awarded player of the match, and the team extended dominance to win the orange and purple cap; the holders being

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and

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respectively.

Current squad

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Support staff

Source: Official website

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

Seasons

References

External links

* {{Reliance Group Mumbai Indians Cricket clubs established in 2023 Women's Premier League (cricket) teams Cricket in Mumbai Reliance Sports Mumbai Indians (WPL)