Overview:
Based on team balance and recent form, RCB-W are the favorites, but DC-W can challenge if their key players step up.
On Saturday, January 24, the BCA Stadium in Vadodara will host Match 15 of the WPL 2026, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB W) will take on Delhi Capitals Women (DC W).
Smriti Mandhana and her side remain undefeated in the five matches they’ve played so far. Coming off a massive win over Gujarat Giants Women, they will aim to keep their momentum going. Although they’ve already qualified for the playoffs, they will aim to carry their momentum and approach the business end of the league with full confidence.
The Capitals, however, are fourth in the points table. Their two victories have come with comfortable seven-wicket margins while chasing. Jemimah Rodrigues and her team have a tough challenge in front of them and will be eager to make an impact.
RCB W vs DC Match Details
| Fixture | RCB-W vs DC-W: (Match N0:15) |
| Date | January 24, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Ground | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
Pitch Report
The pitch is flat with minimal assistance for the bowlers. Fast bowlers can extract some swing with the new ball, while spinners might find some grip with slower deliveries. Slower balls and cutters will be key for the bowlers. The chasing team will have an advantage on this surface.
RCB W vs DC head-to-head record
The head-to-head record slightly favors Delhi Capitals Women, who have won 5 out of the 8 encounters, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have secured 3 victories.
| Matches Played | RCB | DC | No Result |
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
RCB W vs DC probable top performers
Watch out for key batter: Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W)
Smriti Mandhana narrowly missed her first WPL century, falling short by just four runs against the Capitals recently. She was in fine touch throughout but couldn’t reach the elusive three-figure score. The key for DC-W will lie in Lizelle Lee’s form, as she has the knack for accumulating runs quickly.
Watch out for key bowler: Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W)
Nadine de Klerk has been outstanding, claiming 10 wickets in 5 matches, with a best of 4/26, an average of 13.20, and an economy rate of 6.94, making her a vital asset for RCB-W. Nadani Sharma has also been impressive, taking 10 wickets in 5 games, with a best performance of 5/33, an average of 15.80, and an economy rate of 8.77, proving to be a key bowler for DC-W.
RCB W vs DC Match Prediction
RCB-W come into this match with a strong squad, including in-form players like Smriti Mandhana, Lauren Bell, and Nadine de Klerk, offering both batting depth and a potent bowling attack. DC-W, though promising with performances from Lizelle Lee and Nadani Sharma, have lacked consistency. Based on team balance and recent form, RCB-W are the favorites, but DC-W can challenge if their key players step up.
RCB W vs DC : probable XIs
Delhi Capitals:Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Shree Charani, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Deeya Yadav, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Nandani Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gautami Naik, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell