Nadine de Klerk delivered a standout all-round performance in the WPL 2026 season opener, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling victory against Mumbai Indians. De Klerk took four wickets for 26 runs with the ball and remained unbeaten on 63 runs with the bat. Her exceptional display made her the second player in WPL history to achieve both 50 runs and four wickets in a single match, following Deepti Sharma. De Klerk was awarded Player of the Match for her efforts.