15th encounter Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 represents the classic clash of momentum versus desperation. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Womenfacing the only undefeated team in the tournament a Delhi Capitals (DC) Women a side fighting to keep their play-off hopes alive.
While RCB have already secured their play-off berth with an unblemished 5-0 record, DC are currently in a four-way jam at the bottom of the table and need every point to climb back into contention.
RCB is the “team to beat” this season. Underneath Smriti Mandhanathey demonstrated clinical relevance. Their last encounter with DC (Match 11) was a demolition, where Mandhana’s 96 and a disciplined bowling performance led to an 8-wicket win.
An explosive opening stands between Mandhana and Full Georgiaand a lethal bowling attack featuring pace Lauren Bell (9 wickets this season) and spin Shreyanka Patil (fresh 5/23). A win today almost guarantees them a direct spot in the finals.
It’s been an “almost” season Rodrigues Jemiting side. However, they come with fresh confidence after a 7-wicket win Mumbai Indians. Lizelle Lee He was their outstanding performer with 213 runs Shafali Verma remains a constant threat on the power play. Pacer without cap Nandini Sharma has been a revelation claiming 10 goals so far. Inconsistency in the middle order and a double damage blow – lose Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala for the season – tested the depth of their squad.
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: January 24 (Saturday); 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026, Head to head record:
Matches played: 8 | Delhi Capitals won: 2 | RCB-W won: 6
BCA Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara is a batter’s paradise, traditionally characterized by a hard surface and even batting that allows batsmen to play confidently across the line. While the seamers can find early lateral movement with the new ball, the cover flattens out quickly, making it difficult for the bowlers to maintain pressure during the medium overs. As the game progresses, the spinners may find some grip and spin, but significant evening dew often neutralizes their effect. As a result, chasing has become the preferred strategy in this space as the humidity makes it difficult for the defending side to hold onto the ball.
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Teams:
Capitals of Delhi: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandini SharmaShree Charani, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Taniya Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, Sayali S. Hemaatg.
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Royal Challenger Bengaluru wins the toss and bowl first
- Delhi Capitals Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 Overs)
- Delhi Capitals Total Score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals win the toss first
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Powerplay Score: 60-70 (6 Overs)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Total: 180-190
Match result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the competition.
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