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DC vs RCB, WPL Highlights: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets to keep the winning streak running
As the league phase gathers pace, this encounter arrives with two teams carrying very different narratives but equal motivation.
RCB Women have been the standout side of the tournament so far. Unbeaten after three matches, they have shown composure, adaptability and depth across departments.
Coming off a dramatic recovery from 43/4 against Gujarat Giants, the Smriti Mandhana-led side will be eager to convert momentum into another victory despite a quick turnaround between games.
While the captain herself is searching for a big score, RCB’s middle order and bowling trio of Lauren Bell, Shreyanka Patil and Nadine de Klerk have ensured results remain firmly in their favour.
Delhi Capitals Women, meanwhile, enter this clash with urgency but also opportunity. After two early setbacks, their last-ball win over UP Warriorz has injected fresh confidence into the camp.
Lizelle Lee’s aggressive starts, Shafali Verma’s return to form and Jemimah Rodrigues’ leadership will be crucial if DC are to upset the table-toppers.
Their bowling attack, led by Marizanne Kapp and young Nandni Sharma, has shown promise and will need to operate as a unit against RCB’s deep batting line-up.
With Navi Mumbai traditionally favouring chasing teams and high totals firmly in play, the toss could play a significant role.
Expect tactical battles, momentum swings and key individual performances as both teams aim to make a statement. Stay with us for ball-by-ball updates, analysis and all the action as it unfolds.
DC and RCB Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squad: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh(w), Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Georgia Voll, Prathyoosha Kumar, Sayali Satghare, Prema Rawat
Delhi Capitals Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav
Sayali Satghare to Niki Prasad, Fuller than a length, nips back into middle. Niki Prasad looks to work it across the line, but gets the leading edge toward the backward point.
- Shafali Verma 7 (7)
- Niki Prasad 0 (3)
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Back of a length, just outside off. Shafali Verma gets on top of the bounce and punches this through the gap at covers for a cracking boundary. DC are 17/4 after three overs.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, Short of a good length on the leg stump. Shafali Verma misses the pull to the keeper.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, WIDE! On a length and angling down the leg. Shafali Verma plays and misses. Wided.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, Lands it on a length, on the middle and leg. Clipped off the pad toward fine leg for a couple.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, So close! On a good length, angling in, and goes over the stumps. Shafali Verma shimmies down and tries to work it across the line but misses.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, Good length on off stump. 112.8 kph. Shafali Verma presents the full face of the bat and pushes it to the right of the bowler. Bell fields it in her follow-through.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, Good length on off stump. Nips back in at 111.2 kph. Shafali Verma tucks it to mid-wicket.
- Niki Prasad 0 (3)
- Shafali Verma 1 (1)
Sayali Satghare to Niki Prasad, Full pitcher, on off. Niki Prasad drives this to mid off.
Sayali Satghare to Niki Prasad, Full on off. Niki Prasad gets forward to drive to extra-cover, straight to the fielder, nice shape back in from Sayali Satghare.
Sayali Satghare to Niki Prasad, Good length delivery outside off. Niki Prasad lets it go.
Niki Prasad comes in at number 6 and will face the hat-trick ball.
Sayali Satghare to Marizanne Kapp, OUT! TIMBER! Sayali Satghare gets two in two, and there's no stopping RCB today. On a length, angling into the off-stump line. Kapp tries to defend from the crease, but the ball goes past the outside edge and clips the top of the stumps. A golden duck for Marizanne Kapp. DC are four down.
Marizanne Kapp walks in at number 5.
Sayali Satghare to Jemimah Rodrigues, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Sayali Satghare gets the big wicket of the DC skipper! Good length delivery, nips back into the off-stump line. Jemimah Rodrigues tries to cut this away but gets an inside edge, playing back onto her stumps. DC are three down and in massive trouble.
Sayali Satghare to Jemimah Rodrigues, FOUR! CHEEKY! Fuller than a length, angled into the middle. Jemimah Rodrigues sits across and scoops it to fine leg for four runs.
Who will share the attack? It will be Sayali Satghare.
- Jemimah Rodrigues 0 (1)
- Shafali Verma 1 (1)
Lauren Bell to Jemimah Rodrigues, LEG BYE! Short of a good length, swings in, around middle. Jemimah Rodrigues shuffles across and tucks it off the hip toward fine leg for a leg bye to end the over.
Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues comes out to bat with her side in trouble.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, OUT! BOWLED'HER! Two wickets in three balls, and Lauren Bell is on fire. A perfect start for Royal Challengers Bengaluru! On a length, on off, Laura Wolvaardt has a lazy waft at it but misses. The ball sneaks through and rattles over the stumps. Early two wickets for Lauren Bell.
Lauren Bell to Laura Wolvaardt, Good length delivery on middle. Laura Wolvaardt defends it down the pitch.
Laura Wolvaardt walks in at number 3.
Lauren Bell to Lizelle Lee, OUT! CLEANED HER UP! Much fuller, on off, Lizelle Lee hangs back and looks to flick it but misses as the ball rattles over the leg pole. An early wicket for Lizelle Lee and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are pumped up.
Lauren Bell to Lizelle Lee, FOUR! Lee gets off the mark with a boundary! Short ball on off stump. Sits up to be hit. Lee picks the length early and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a boundary.
Lauren Bell to Shafali Verma, The DC are up and running! Short of a good length, a hint of away swing, just outside off. Shafali Verma taps it into the gap at point for a single.
All set now for the action to commence. Teams and umpires make their way out to the ground. Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma are the two openers for the Delhi Capitals. It will be Lauren Bell to begin things with the ball for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Let's play...
Jemimah Rodrigues, captain of the Delhi Capitals, said the team is happy regardless of whether they bat or bowl first. She noted that sometimes losing the toss can be beneficial, as it allows them to bat in what could feel like a fourth-innings scenario. She added that the game plan will largely remain the same and emphasized the team’s strong batting depth. Rodrigues also shared that there is one change to the lineup as Chinelle Henry is out due to an injury sustained in the last game, and Lucy Hamilton will make her debut in Henry’s place tonight. Rodrigues mentioned that she and Hamilton have played together for the Brisbane Heat. She described Hamilton as a talented youngster who previously captained the Australia Under-19 team, calling her “very sorted” with a good head on her shoulders. Rodrigues said she is excited to see how Hamilton performs in her first game.
Smriti Mandhana, captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, won the toss and chose to bowl. She expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans, noting that they always turn up in huge numbers. Mandhana also confirmed three changes to the playing XI: Georgia Voll, Prema Rawat, and Sayali Satghare come in for Dayalan Hemalatha, Arundhati Reddy, and Linsey Smith. She mentioned that Reddy was unwell, making her replacement a forced decision. She emphasized that the team is focusing on getting the small things right and following the process. Concludes by adding that whatever happens on the field is a result of hard work, and this team puts in a lot of effort.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI) - Smriti Mandhana(C), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll (in for Dayalan Hemalatha), Richa Ghosh(WK), Gautami Naik, Nadine De Klerk, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat (in for Arundhati Reddy), Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare (in for Linsey Smith), Lauren Bell.
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI) - Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(C), Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Hamilton (in for Chinelle Henry).
TOSS - The toss of the coin lands in favour of Smriti Mandhana, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will BOWL first.
Bengaluru Women’s batting has been a story of resilience rather than dominance. While the top order has not always fired together, the ability of the middle order to absorb pressure has been a defining feature of their unbeaten run.
From tricky chases to sudden collapses, Bengaluru have shown they can find solutions. The recovery against Gujarat Giants highlighted that belief runs deep in this line-up. Batters are clear about their roles, and that clarity has translated into calm decision-making.
However, against Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru will want stronger starts. Early momentum can ease pressure on the middle order and allow the side to fully exploit the batting-friendly conditions in Navi Mumbai.
This match presents an opportunity for Bengaluru’s top order to stamp authority. A solid platform could turn this into another statement win.
Depth remains their biggest strength. Even if early wickets fall, Bengaluru have shown they are equipped to rebuild and accelerate — a quality that separates contenders from challengers.
Navi Mumbai has largely favoured chasing sides this season, with high-scoring games becoming the norm. Bengaluru Women, however, broke that pattern by successfully defending 182 earlier in the tournament — a reminder of their tactical flexibility.
This adaptability could again be crucial against Delhi Capitals. Whether batting first or chasing, Bengaluru have shown comfort in adjusting their approach based on match conditions.
The surface offers good value for strokeplay early but tends to slow down, bringing bowlers back into the game. Bengaluru’s ability to read those phases and respond quickly has been impressive.
The toss may influence strategies, but Bengaluru’s confidence lies in knowing they can win both ways. That mindset removes pressure and allows sharper decision-making.
As the final WPL game at this venue, conditions are well understood. Bengaluru will look to use that familiarity to their advantage and stay one step ahead tactically.
If Bengaluru Women have set the early tone in WPL 2026, their bowling attack deserves much of the credit. Lauren Bell’s pace and bounce, Shreyanka Patil’s control in the middle overs, and Nadine de Klerk’s all-round impact have given the side a reliable edge across conditions.
What has impressed most is timing. Bengaluru’s bowlers have struck whenever the opposition threatened to build momentum. Whether defending totals or controlling chases, they have shown discipline and awareness of match situations.
Against Delhi Capitals, this unit will once again be crucial. DC have batters capable of quick runs, but Bengaluru’s strength lies in squeezing sides during decisive phases. Early wickets could put immediate pressure on a Delhi line-up still searching for consistency.
With Navi Mumbai offering good batting conditions early before slowing down, execution will matter more than raw pace. If Bengaluru’s bowlers maintain their lines and lengths, they could once again dictate terms.
Another strong bowling display could be the foundation for a fourth consecutive victory and further proof that Bengaluru’s success is built on structure, not just flair.
Delhi Capitals Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women step back onto the field with confidence flowing through the camp. Three matches, three wins, and a growing sense that this team has found the right balance early in the season. The quick turnaround — less than 24 hours after their last outing — is not ideal, but momentum can often be the strongest ally in T20 cricket.
What stands out for Bengaluru is their adaptability. Whether defending a total or chasing under pressure, they have found different match-winners each time. The middle order’s recovery from 43/4 against Gujarat Giants showed composure beyond experience, while the bowling unit has consistently delivered breakthroughs at key moments.
Against Delhi Capitals, Bengaluru face a side searching for rhythm. That makes this contest tricky. Teams with little to lose can be dangerous. For Bengaluru, the challenge will be maintaining intensity and clarity despite fatigue.
A fourth straight win would not just keep them unbeaten but also strengthen their early hold at the top of the table. Another professional performance here could further underline why Bengaluru are currently the team to beat in this year’s WPL.
RCB return to action less than 24 hours after sealing their third consecutive win and will look to ride their momentum to strengthen their grip at the top of the table. Despite occasional top-order stutters, their middle order and bowling attack have delivered consistently.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, arrive with renewed belief after registering their first win of the season. With one victory from three matches, DC know this fixture could define their campaign.
Led by Jemimah Rodrigues, they will rely on their senior batters and a disciplined bowling effort to challenge a confident RCB unit.
With contrasting form, tactical intrigue and playoff implications, this clash promises a high-intensity contest. Stay tuned for live updates, toss news and key moments.
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Venue
Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
