13th match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Two of the league’s most talked-about rivals have been brought together as the action shifts to the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Delhi Capitals (DC)Led by the energetic Jemimah Rodrigues, looking to settle scores after Harmanpreet Kaur’s comprehensive defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) In the first season.
Historically, there has been a close contest between these two giants, although Mumbai Indians have developed a reputation for winning in big moments, most notably defeating Delhi Capitals in the inaugural WPL final. In all seasons, Mumbai holds a slight lead. Their most recent encounter on January 10, 2026 was a one-sided affair, where Mumbai won by 50 runs. That win was built on Harmanpreet’s unbeaten 74-run knock and Nicola Carey’s stormy three-wicket haul, a performance that remains fresh in the minds of both camps.
Entering this 13th match, the teams find themselves on opposite sides. Delhi Capitals have been struggling with inconsistency and are currently at the bottom of the table with just one win from four matches. They have often relied on the individual talents of stars like Shafali Verma and Marizanne Kapp rather than a cohesive team effort. Whereas defending champion Mumbai Indians is at second position. Despite a recent dip in form with two consecutive defeats UP WarriorsThey remain a strong team with a deep batting and middle order that has saved them from high-pressure situations time and again.
DC-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 20 January; 07:30 PM IST/ 2:00 PM GMT
- venue: 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 results: 0
bca stadium pitch report
The classic black clay surface of the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara is a certified batsman’s paradise. The pitch offers a genuine and consistent bounce, allowing stroke makers to play through the line with ease, while ensuring full value for lightning fast outfield shots. Initially, new ball bowlers may get a little lateral movement, but the track soon becomes flat. Heavy dew is expected to have an impact as the match progresses into the evening. This will make it difficult for the spinners to catch the ball and will favor the team batting second, making the toss important.
squads
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajna Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vashishtha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaq, Millie Illingworth.
Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (captain), Shafali Verma, Marjean Cupp, Nikki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Dia Yadav, Tania Bhatia, Mamta Madiwala, Nandini Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani, Alana King.
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DC-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Mumbai Indians Women won the toss and bowled first
- Delhi Capitals Women Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Delhi Capitals Women’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and bowled first
- Mumbai Indians Women Powerplay Score: 50-60
- Mumbai Indians Women’s total score: 180-190
Match Result: The team bowling first won the match.
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