The Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) continues to thrill cricket fans, and a blockbuster clash awaits as Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W) face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (BLR-W / RCB-W) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai.
While Delhi Women dominate the head-to-head record (5-2), the current momentum is firmly with RCB, who are riding a three-match winning streak. Delhi, however, will take confidence from their recent win after a tough phase. With big names and in-form all-rounders on both sides, this match has all the ingredients of a high-scoring thriller.
DC-W vs RCB-W Match Details (WPL 2026)
- Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Date: 17 January 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Cricket fans can enjoy the match live on TV and digital platforms:
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
📱 The match will be available in multiple languages, making it easily accessible for Indian audiences.
Weather & Pitch Report – Navi Mumbai
- Temperature: 24°C – 26°C
- Humidity: Moderate
- Rain Chance: Very low
Pitch Insights
- Average First Innings Score: 172
- Pacers Wickets (Last 5 matches): 25
- Spinners Wickets (Last 5 matches): 20
The DY Patil pitch is batting-friendly, with good bounce and value for shots. However, dew in the second innings often makes chasing easier. Pacers who bowl smartly in the powerplay and death overs usually make the biggest impact.
Team Form Guide
Delhi Capitals Women (DEL-W)
- Recent Form: W L L L L
- Snapped a losing streak in their last match
- Strong top order but inconsistent middle overs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
- Recent Form: W W W L L
- On a three-match winning run
- All-rounders delivering consistently
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Delhi Women: No major injury concerns reported
- RCB Women: All key players fit and available
✅ Final Playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss.
Key Players to Watch
Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W)
- Series Average: 166.5 fantasy points
- 63 runs + 6 wickets
- One of the best all-rounders this season
- Top Captaincy option
Lizelle Lee (DEL-W)
- Series Runs: 163
- Fantasy Average: 122+
- Scores of 86 & 67 in recent matches
- Loves batting on flat tracks
Grace Harris (RCB-W)
- Match-winner with explosive batting
- Scored 85 in the last game
- High strike-rate boosts fantasy points
Nandani Sharma (DEL-W)
- 8 wickets in the series
- Includes a 5-wicket haul
- Budget pick with huge upside
Shafali Verma (DEL-W)
- Contributing with bat + ball
- Aggressive powerplay batter
- Multi-skill player for fantasy formats
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals Women
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe Choices
- Nadine de Klerk
- Lizelle Lee
- Grace Harris
Differential Picks
- Shafali Verma
- Marizanne Kapp
- Nandani Sharma
Fantasy Strategy & Match Tips
- ✔️ Focus on top-order batters due to high average scores
- ✔️ Prefer death-over bowlers over middle-over spinners
- ✔️ If chasing, stack batters from the second innings team
- ✔️ All-rounders are key on this surface
Match Prediction
Based on current form, RCB Women hold a slight edge, but Delhi Women’s strong top order can turn the game quickly. Expect a high-scoring and closely fought contest under lights.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational and fantasy analysis purposes only. Playing fantasy sports involves financial risk. Please play responsibly and make final decisions after the toss.