The 15th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 features a classic clash of momentum versus desperation. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women, the only undefeated team in the tournament, face a Delhi Capitals (DC) Women side fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive.
While RCB have already secured their playoff berth with a flawless 5-0 record, DC are currently in a four-way logjam at the bottom of the table, needing every point to climb back into contention.
RCB are the “team to beat” this season. Under Smriti Mandhana, they have displayed clinical consistency. Their last meeting with DC (Match 11) was a demolition, where Mandhana’s 96 and a disciplined bowling performance led to an 8-wicket win.
Explosive opening stands between Mandhana and Georgia Voll, and a lethal bowling attack featuring the pace of Lauren Bell (9 wickets this season) and the spin of Shreyanka Patil (fresh off a 5/23). A win today almost certainly guarantees them a direct entry into the final.
It has been a season of “almosts” for Jemimah Rodrigues’ side. However, they arrive with fresh confidence after a 7-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Lizelle Lee has been their standout performer with 213 runs, while Shafali Verma remains a constant threat in the powerplay. Uncapped pacer Nandini Sharma has been a revelation, claiming 10 wickets so far. Inconsistency in the middle order and a double injury blow—losing Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala for the season—have tested their squad depth.
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: January 24 (Saturday); 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: 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 traditionally a batter’s paradise, characterized by a hard surface and even bounce that allows stroke-makers to play through the line with confidence. While seamers may find early lateral movement with the new ball, the wicket quickly flattens out, making it difficult for bowlers to maintain pressure during the middle overs. As the game progresses, spinners may find some grip and turn, but the significant evening dew often neutralizes their impact. Consequently, chasing has become the preferred strategy at this venue, as the moisture makes the ball harder to grip for the defending side.
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Squads:
Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree 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, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Royal Challenger Bengaluru wins the toss and bowls first
- Delhi Capitals’ Powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Delhi Capitals’ total score: 170-180
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals wins the toss and bowls first
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Powerplay score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s total score: 180-190
Match result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win the contest.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
