Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has reached its peak Delhi Capitals (DC-W) keep pace with those who fly high Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) In match 11. RCB-W are the undisputed team of the tournament so far, having extended their unbeaten streak to four matches. After a clinical 32-run win over Gujarat Giants. Capitals under new captain jemima rodriguesare slowly finding their rhythm and securing a much-needed win against UP Warriors. This encounter at the DY Patil Stadium marks the final league game at the venue before the tournament shifts to Vadodara.
DC-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026: Match Details
- date and time: 17 January (Saturday); 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
dc-w vs rcb-w, wpl 2026, Head-to-head record:
Matches played: 7 | Delhi Capitals won: 2 | RCB-W won: 5
Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The DY Patil track has consistently been a batsman’s paradise in the 2026 season, with the average first innings score reaching 177. The combination of short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield makes it difficult for bowlers to stop aggressive stroke-makers. While fast bowlers prefer lauren bell And Nandini Sharma There has been success with the new ball, with the surface remaining flat for most of the game. Dew is expected to be a big factor tonight, making the ball slippery for the spinners in the second innings. As a result, the team winning the toss will probably elect to bowl first.
Team dynamics and key players
Delhi Capitals: The Capitals are looking to move on from their runner-up finish with a new strategy. Shafali Verma And liezel lee While, provide an explosive opening pair Laura Wolvaardt And jemima rodrigues Strengthen the middle order. The bowling attack has found a new hero Nandini SharmaWho recently created history by taking a sensational five wickets (including a hat-trick). experience of marijane kapp It will be important to shake up RCB’s top order with the new ball.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB-W is currently unbeaten. While the top order had struggled in the previous game, Radha Yadav (47 out of 66) and Richa Ghosh (44 from 28) proved the incredible depth of the team. Their bowling unit is arguably the best in the league; Shreyanka Patil He is in peak form after taking a match-winning five-wicket haul against the Giants Nadine de Klerk There is a gold mine for wickets in the middle overs. with grace harris And Smriti Mandhana On top of that, they have the most dangerous batting lineup this season.
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Squad:
Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Nikki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandani SharmaSri Charani, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Tania Bhatia, Mamta Madiwala, Diya Yadav
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Woll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Lynsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Pratyosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare.
DC-W vs RCB-W, WPL 2026: Today Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB-W won the toss and bowled first
- Delhi Capitals Powerplay Score: 48-58 (6 overs)
- Delhi Capitals Total Score: 165-180
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and bowled first
- Royal Challengers Bangalore’s powerplay score: 55-65 (6 overs)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore’s total score: 180-195
Match Result: Royal Challengers Bangalore will win the competition.
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