Vadodara, January 24: The Women’s Premier League 2026 sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) face off in their sixth league match of the season. The match is set to take place at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
Current Form and Team Outlook
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by elegant opener Smriti Mandhana, are aiming for their sixth consecutive victory. The former champions have been the standout team of the tournament so far, maintaining an unbeaten streak after convincingly defeating Gujarat Giants in their previous match. Their success has been driven not only by their regular stars but also by emerging talents such as Gautami Naik, who scored 73, and Sayali Satghare, who took 3/21, contributing to a 61-run win.
In contrast, Delhi Capitals have experienced inconsistency despite showcasing talent and depth in their squad. After losing three of their first four matches, DC managed to rally with an impressive win against defending champions Mumbai Indians. Jemimah Rodrigues, their captain, played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 51 to chase down a target of 155, with Shree Charani’s 3/33 helping restrict Mumbai to 154/5.
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (Captain), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper), Gautami Naik, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell
Delhi Capitals:
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (Wicketkeeper), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (Captain), Marizanne Kapp, Deeya Yadav, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
Pitch Report
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara has favored batsmen in the second leg of the tournament. The pitch has supported aggressive batting, with teams regularly posting totals over 150-160. Notably, skilled bowlers have also performed well under pressure, making it a balanced surface for both departments.
This highly anticipated fixture promises to be a thrilling contest, with RCB aiming to extend their winning streak and DC looking to stabilize their campaign. Fans can expect an exciting clash at Vadodara.
