The big clash in the WPL 2026 is all set to begin as two finalists of the second season are up against each other. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off against Delhi Capitals this weekend. This contest will be live at 7:30 PM IST at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on January 17 (Saturday). RCB-W have proved to be the best team of the competition. They have managed to win three games in a row and are in search of winning four out of four.
They will be keen to stay at the top of the table. There have been multiple match-winners for them so far, which has helped them perform well. For DC-W, their bowling has yet to fire to full potential, and the batting is looking overly dependent on Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee. Until they get more contribution from Indian players, it will become difficult for them.
DC-W vs RCB-W: Match Info.
·Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
·Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 11
·Venue: Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
·Time: 7:30 PM IST
·Date: January 17, 2026 (Saturday)
DC-W vs RCB-W: Head-to-Head: RCB-W (2) – DC-W (5)
In the first three seasons, these two sides have faced each other seven times. Delhi Capitals are leading the charge with five wins, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won two, including a win in the final of the second edition.
DC-W vs RCB-W: Pitch Report
The wicket in Navi Mumbai has been a batting-second wicket. It is because whatever help it has for the bowlers is mainly in the first innings. In the second innings, dew also becomes challenging for the bowling side, which makes it difficult to defend the total.
DC-W vs RCB-W: Live Streaming Details
·TV: Star Sports Network
·Digital: Jio Hotstar (App or Website)
DC-W vs RCB-W: Weather Report
The weather forecast for Saturday evening in Navi Mumbai is clear with no clouds. The temperature is likely to be around 27°C, with a moderate wind speed around 11 kmph and humidity between 34 and 39 percent.
DC-W vs RCB-W: Last Five Results
Delhi Capitals Women: L, L, L, L, W
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: L, W, W, W, W
DC-W vs RCB-W: Predicted XIs:
DC Women: L. Lee (wk), S. Verma, L. Wolvaardt, M. Kapp, J. Rodrigues (c), C. Henry, S. Rana, M. Mani, N. Prasad, N. Sharma, S. Charani
RCB Women: G. Harris, D. Hemalatha, S. Mandhana (c), R. Yadav, G. Naik, R. Ghosh (wk), A. Reddy, N. de Klerk, S. Patil, L. Smith, L. Bell
DC-W vs RCB-W: Top Players
DC Women: Lizelle Lee has scored two fifties for DC-W this season. For a player of her caliber, these pitches and boundaries are pretty small, and we can expect another good knock from her.
RCB Women: Grace Harris is someone who can dismantle any bowling attack if she gets set. That is what RCB-W would be hoping for.
DC-W vs RCB-W Today’s Match Prediction:Form-wise, RCB-W are looking pretty good. Because unlike other teams, they have gone with a bowling-heavy playing XI and have restricted the opposition to low totals. And Indian players performing for them has also helped their cause.
DC-W are still searching for contributions from their Indian players. They can't rely much on the form of overseas stars, because it might not give them consistent results. Jemimah and Shafali need to take more responsibility. But the way RCB-W are bowling at the moment, we think they have a good chance to win here.
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