WPL 2026, Final: RCBW vs DCW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women face Delhi Capitals Women in the WPL 2026 Final, with both teams battling for the championship title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will go up against Delhi Capitals Women in the Final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Thursday, January 5 at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. Both teams have had strong seasons and will now fight for the championship in the biggest match of the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are playing their second WPL final. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCBW previously defeated the same opponent to win the 2024 title, which was their first trophy in franchise history. After another consistent campaign this season, the Bengaluru side will be aiming to lift the trophy once again.
Delhi Capitals Women have once again reached the final, continuing their record of making it to the last match of the tournament. Under the leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW will be determined to finally win their first WPL title. They will be hoping to make the most of this big opportunity.
RCBW vs DCW: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 9
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 3
- Delhi Capitals Women Won: 6
- Tied / No Result: 0
RCBW vs DCW: Weather & Pitch Report
The weather conditions in Vadodara are expected to be clear with a favorable for a cricket match. The temperatures are expected to be around 33°C during the day, while during the match, the temperatures are expected to be between 24°C and 28°C. There will be no rainfall, and hence a full match is expected.
The pitch at the BCA Stadium has mostly supported teams chasing in this WPL season. The surface usually becomes better for batting as the match goes on. Spinners may also get some help from the pitch, making it an interesting contest between bat and ball.
RCBW vs DCW: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):
Smriti Mandhana (C), Grace Harris, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (WK), Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):
Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Lizelle Lee (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
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