Match 11 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 will feature a big clash between Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
The match will be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai on Saturday evening.
This match is special as both teams were finalists in the previous WPL season. RCB-W are unbeaten so far this season, while DC-W are coming into this game after a confidence-boosting win. With the first leg ending here, both teams will want to finish strong before moving to Vadodara.
DC-W vs RCB-W Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Match 11 |
| Date | Saturday, 17 January 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
RCB-W have been outstanding this season and look like the most balanced side so far.
- Won all 3 matches
- Strong bowling-focused strategy
- Indian players stepping up big time
In their previous match, Radha Yadav scored her maiden WPL fifty, while Shreyanka Patil picked up a five-wicket haul. RCB-W have used seven bowling options, which has helped them control games and defend totals comfortably.
Key Players:
Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W)
Delhi Capitals Women are three-time finalists and have a strong head-to-head record against RCB-W.
- Coming off a crucial win
- Experienced batting lineup
- Depend heavily on top-order runs
Players like Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, and Marizanne Kapp give DC-W the firepower to challenge RCB-W, but consistency has been a concern this season.
Key Players:
Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues
Head-to-Head Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | 5 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 2 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | L, L, L, L, W |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | L, W, W, W, W |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 25–27°C
- Humidity: 45–50%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch – Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get good assistance
- Chasing teams have good success
Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 55%
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy – T20 Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 18 |
| Batting First Wins | 8 |
| Batting Second Wins | 10 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155–165 |
| Highest Score | 217/4 (IND-W vs WI-W) |
| Lowest Score | 141 all out (AUS-W vs IND-W) |
Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals Women
- Shafali Verma
- Lizelle Lee (WK)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Jemimah Rodrigues (C)
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chinelle Henry
- Sneh Rana
- Niki Prasad
- Minnu Mani
- Nandani Sharma
- Shree Charani
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Smriti Mandhana (C)
- Grace Harris
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Gautami Naik
- Radha Yadav
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Nadine de Klerk
- Arundhati Reddy
- Shreyanka Patil
- Linsey Smith
- Lauren Bell
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Grace Harris
- Shafali Verma
- Shreyanka Patil
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Nadine de Klerk
- Marizanne Kapp
- Lizelle Lee
- Smriti Mandhana
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
RCB-W have been the most disciplined bowling side this season. They have restricted opponents to 151, 143, and 150 in three matches, which clearly shows how effective their bowling strategy has been.
Delhi Capitals Women will need either a big batting total or early wickets to challenge RCB-W. However, based on current form and momentum, RCB-W look stronger.
Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | No injury updates |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | No injury updates |
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