The Women’s Premier League 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Delhi Capitals Women will happen at BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday, January 24. RCB W, under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana, currently maintains a powerful performance record with five straight victories.
Their recent win against DC W in Navi Mumbai was followed by their complete victory against Gujarat Giants Women. RCB W has already reached the playoff stage, and so they want to keep up their winning streak through the remainder of the tournament.
The points table shows that the Delhi Capitals Women face a difficult task, as they currently sit at the bottom position. The team under Jemimah Rodrigues has achieved two victories, which they obtained by winning matches through seven-wicket chases. The struggling franchise must turn its season around quickly against a formidable RCB W side. This match gives the Capitals a significant likelihood to construct their momentum while advancing their league position.
RCB W vs DC W Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 8 |
| Won by RCB Women | 3 |
| Won by DC Women | 5 |
| Tied | 0 |
RCB W vs DC W Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Match 15, WPL 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, January 24; 7:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (app & website) |
Pitch Report
Three matches have been played on the BCA Stadium, Vadodara, in the continued edition of the league to date. The teams batting first won two of those fixtures, indicating that establishing a complete could be the wisest selection here. The pitch has been observed to decelerate a touch because the match progresses, making batting a tougher task in the course of the second innings. Pacers have benefitted when it comes to getting assistance off the pitch, especially with the brand new ball.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Strengths
RCB W’s unbeaten five-match run showcases exceptional batting depth and bowling discipline under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership. Their eight-wicket victory over DC W demonstrates dominance across departments. Already qualified for playoffs, they possess momentum and psychological confidence heading into crucial matches with proven ability to execute under pressure.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Weaknesses
Despite their stellar form, RCB W may face complacency after qualifying for the playoffs. Overconfidence may lead to tactical lapses against determined opponents. Their bowling occasionally shows vulnerability in middle overs, potentially exploitable by aggressive batting units looking for momentum reversal.
Delhi Capitals Women’s Strengths
DC W’s two victories through seven-wicket chases exhibit their aggressive chase capabilities and flexibility in favourable conditions. Their fighting spirit against stronger opponents shows resilience. Jemimah Rodrigues’ leadership provides tactical experience that might unlock unexpected performances in do-or-die situations.
Delhi Capitals Women’s Weaknesses
DC W’s bottom-table position reflects fundamental inconsistencies in each batting and bowling phases. Their defense appears fragile against quality attacks. Psychological drawback from recent heavy defeats and dismal season start may hamper their ability to compete against RCB W’s formidable side effectively.
RCB W vs DC W Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gautami Naik, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell
Delhi Capitals Women
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Deeya Yadav, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma