13th encounter Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 It brings together two of the league’s most storied rivals as the action shifts to the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Delhi Capitals (DC)Led by the energetic Jemimah Rodrigues, the team looks to settle the score after a comprehensive defeat to Harmanpreet Kaur. Mumbai Indians (MI) early in the season.
Historically, these two heavyweights have been neck and neck, although Mumbai Indians have developed a reputation for winning in big moments, most notably beating Delhi in the first WPL final. Mumbai is slightly superior in all seasons. Their most recent encounter was a one-sided affair on 10 January 2026 in which Mumbai cruised to a 50-run victory. That victory was based on a clinical unbeaten 74 from Harmanpreet and a devastating three-wicket haul from Nicola Carey, which remains fresh in the minds of both camps.
The teams entering this 13th match are in contrasting positions. Delhi Capitals are struggling with inconsistency, currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win from four matches. They often rely on the individual brilliance of stars like Shafali Verma and Marizanne Kapp rather than a unified team effort. On the other hand, the current champions Mumbai Indians occupy the second position. Despite a recent slide in form with two consecutive losses UP Warriorsthey remain a formidable side with a deep batting and middle-order that bails them out of high-pressure situations time and time again.
DC-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: January 20; 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT
- Location: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
DC-W vs MI-W head to head record in WPL
Matches played: 9 | Mumbai Indians won: 5 | Delhi Capitals won: 4| No result: 0
BCA Stadium Pitch Report
The BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara has a classic black clay surface which is a certified batter’s paradise. The pitch offers true and consistent bounce, allowing batsmen to play down the line with ease, while the lightning-fast outfield provides full value for innings. Early, new ball players may find slight lateral movement, but the track flattens out quickly. As the match progresses into the evening, a heavy dew factor is expected to emerge. This will make it difficult for the spinners to catch the ball and give the team batting second an advantage, making the toss important.
Groups
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasishta, Nalla Reddy, Millyworth, Saika Ishaworth
Capitals of Delhi: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Marzianne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Ma Hamilton, Alana King
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DC-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Mumbai Indians Women win the toss first
- Delhi Capitals Women power play score: 40-50
- Delhi Capitals Women’s Total Score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals Women win the toss first
- Mumbai Indians Women power play score: 50-60
- Mumbai Indians Women Total Score: 180-190
Match Result: The first bowling team to win the match.
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