The 13th WPL 2026 match between the Delhi Capitals Women and Mumbai Indians Women will take place at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals had a tough start to the tournament, having won just one match and currently occupying the bottom position in the points table with two points. They lost their last match by eight wickets against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.

On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians Women have secured two victories and currently hold the second position in the points table with four points. They lost their previous match by 22 runs against UP Warriorz Women, failing to chase down the target of 188 runs. 

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DC-W vs MI-W Match Details

• Match: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women, 13th Match

• Date: 20th January 2026

• Time: 7.30 PM IST

• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

DC-W vs MI-W Weather Report

DC-W vs MI-W Pitch Report

By keeping an eye on the ball and utilising constant bounce and shorter boundaries compared to other Indian venues, batters can quickly put pressure on bowlers.

Top Batters to Watch – DC-W vs MI-W

• Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W): 199 runs in this tournament 

• Lizelle Lee (DC-W): 167 runs in this tournament 

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W): 154 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – DC-W vs MI-W

• Amelia Kerr (MI-W): 10 wickets in this tournament 

• Nandani Sharma (DC-W): 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W): 7 wickets in this tournament 

DC-W vs MI-W Recent Form

DC-W vs MI-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If DC-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–165

• Match Result: MI-W to win

Scenario 2: If MI-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 170–175

• Match Result: MI-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

DC-W vs MI-W Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women 

Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

Mumbai Indians Women 

Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Sanskriti Gupta, Kranti Gaud, Triveni Vasistha.

DC-W vs MI-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior bowling strength, the Mumbai Indians Women are the favourites to win this Women's Premier League 2026 match. Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur are expected to be the key performers.

DC-W vs MI-W Match FAQs

DC-W vs MI-W Match Preview

DC-W vs MI-W Match Details

Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women – 13th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi

Date & Time: 20th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

DC-W vs MI-W Venue Stats 

DC-W vs MI-W Pitch Report

Early in a twenty-over match at Kotambi Stadium, batsmen who get their eye in can quickly put pressure on bowlers, thanks to consistent bounces and relatively short boundaries.

DC-W vs MI-W Weather Report

The climate in Vadodara will be moderately cool and pleasant throughout. 

DC-W vs MI-W Last Five Matches

DC-W vs MI-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DC-W vs MI-W Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Women Probable Playing XIs

Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

Mumbai Indians Women Probable Playing XIs

Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Sanskriti Gupta, Kranti Gaud, Triveni Vasistha 

Topmost Picks for DC-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals Women

• Lizelle Lee – Lizelle Lee has carried the batting load for the team, scoring 167 runs in 5 games at an average of 41.75 and a strike rate of 151.82.
• Nandani Sharma – Nandani Sharma, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 9 wickets at an economy rate of 8.71.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians Women

• Harmanpreet Kaur – Harmanpreet Kaur has led the way with 199 runs in 5 matches, averaging 66.33 and scoring 148.51.
• Amelia Kerr – Amelia Kerr led the bowling charge, taking 10 wickets in 5 games at an economy of 7.35.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC-W vs MI-W Dream11 Team:

Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma(VC), Laura Wolvaardt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt(C), Marizanne Kapp, Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Shree Charani, Hayley Matthews, Nandani Sharma

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey

Vice-captain – Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt

Wicketkeeper – Lizelle Lee

DC-W vs MI-W Probable Winners:

Mumbai Indians Women are the favourites to win this match; they have previously beat Delhi Capitals Women this season, and with all of the pressure on Delhi, we believe Mumbai Indians Women will win. The outcome of this contest may be determined by the team that ends up chasing the score. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians Women is expected to win this match.

DC-W vs MI-W FAQ

DC-W vs RCB-W Match Preview

DC-W vs RCB-W Match Details

Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women – 11th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 17th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

DC-W vs RCB-W Venue Stats 

DC-W vs RCB-W Pitch Report

Batters who can center the ball properly will do well at DY Patil Stadium, where the consistent bounce allows them to play shots from the start. Pace bowlers have a chance up front to cause damage if they can swing or move the ball off the seam, but their effectiveness decreases after the new ball period. 

DC-W vs RCB-W Weather Report

The afternoon will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius in Navi Mumbai during the time of the match 

DC-W vs RCB-W Last Five Matches

DC-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DC-W vs RCB-W Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Probable Playing XIs

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Delhi Capitals Women Probable Playing XIs

Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani

Topmost Picks for DC-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

• Grace Harris – Grace Harris seemed unstoppable, scoring 127 runs in three games at a strike rate of 212.
• Shreyanka Patil – Shreyanka Patil has been the pick, taking eight wickets while conceding 8.87 per over.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals Women

• Lizelle Lee – Lizelle Lee has been in excellent form, scoring 163 runs in three games with a strike rate of 151.
• Nandni Sharma – Nandni Sharma has been the best bowler, taking eight dismissals in three matches at an economy rate of 8.80.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Lizelle Lee, Grace Harris, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt(VC), Smriti Mandhana, Nadine de Klerk(C), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Nandni Sharma, Lauren Bell

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nadine de Klerk, Nandni Sharma

Vice-captain – Grace Harris, Laura Wolvaardt

Wicketkeeper – Lizelle Lee

DC-W vs RCB-W Probable Winners:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have started the season on a high note, winning three straight games, and will look to keep that momentum going as they face Delhi Capitals Women in this crucial match. Delhi has serious firepower at their disposal, and stopping Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, and Chinelle Henry is a real challenge. That being said, RCB appear to be the more well-rounded team and have a slight advantage overall, especially with their bowling unit performing well right now. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women is expected to win this match.

DC-W vs RCB-W FAQ

The Delhi Capitals Women won by seven wickets in Match 7 of the WPL 2026 on January 14 in Navi Mumbai. After batting first, The UP Warriorz Women managed 154/8 in their 20 overs. Skipper Meg Lanning was the main contributor for them, with 54 from 38 deliveries. Delhi bowlers kept things tight, with Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma picking up two wickets each to control the innings.

Chasing 155, Delhi Capitals Women remained calm to get to the target on the last ball, finishing at 158/3. Lizelle Lee played an important role, smashing 67 off just 44 balls, setting the tone right at the top. Besides, Shafali Verma also contributed with the bat, scoring 36 off 32 balls. Deepti Sharma was the best bowler for UP Warriorz, as she took 2 wickets for 26 runs, but it was not enough to stop Delhi.

Shafali Verma made a strong impact with both bat and ball and was named Player of the Match. She bowled an excellent spell of 2/16 in four overs, and with the bat, she added 36 runs. Her all-round brilliance helped the Delhi Capitals Women register their season's maiden win in WPL 2026.

WPL 2026 Points Table After DCW vs UPW Match 6

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WPL 2026: Top Performers (After Match 7)

Most Runs:

• Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW) – 165 runs, Avg 165.00, SR 161.76
• Lizelle Lee (DCW) – 163 runs, Avg 54.33, SR 150.93
• Sophie Devine (GGW) – 141 runs, Avg 47.00, SR 213.64
• Ashleigh Gardner (GGW) – 134 runs, Avg 44.67, SR 171.79
• Phoebe Litchfield (UPW) – 125 runs, Avg 41.67, SR 176.06

Most Wickets:

• Nandani Sharma (DCW) – 8 wickets, Econ 8.80
• Nadine de Klerk (RCBW) – 6 wickets, Econ 6.75
• Amelia Kerr (MIW) – 6 wickets, Econ 6.42
• Nicola Carey (MIW) – 6 wickets, Econ 9.00
• Sophie Devine (GGW) – 5 wickets, Econ 10.16

DC-W vs UP-W Match Preview

DC-W vs UP-W Match Details

Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women – 07th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 14th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

DC-W vs UP-W Venue Stats 

DC-W vs UP-W Pitch Report

At Navi Mumbai's Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the wicket is well-balanced. We can expect a level contest between the bat and the ball, with both benefiting greatly from the surface. 

DC-W vs UP-W Weather Report

The evening will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius in Navi Mumbai during the time of the match 

DC-W vs UP-W Last Five Matches

DC-W vs UP-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: WPL 2026: MI-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction 06th Match

DC-W vs UP-W Probable Playing XIs:

UP Warriorz Women Probable Playing XIs

Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Deandra Dottin, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Delhi Capitals Women Probable Playing XIs

Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani 

Topmost Picks for DC-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – UP Warriorz Women

• Phoebe Litchfield – Phoebe Litchfield has carried the batting load, scoring 98 runs in 1 game at an average of 49.00 and a strike rate of 192.
• Sophie Ecclestone – Sophie Ecclestone, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 2 wickets in 2 games at an economy rate of 8.67.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals Women

• Lizelle Lee – Lizelle Lee has led the way with 96 runs in 2 innings, averaging 48.00 and scoring 150.85.
• Nandani Sharma – Nandani Sharma led the bowling charge, taking 7 wickets in 2 games at an economy of 8.43.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team:

Phoebe Litchfield(VC), Lizelle Lee, Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry(C), Sophie Ecclestone, Nandani Sharma

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Chinelle Henry, Shafali Verma

Vice-captain – Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning

Wicketkeeper – Phoebe Litchfield

DC-W vs UP-W Probable Winners:

The Delhi Capitals Women have a strong overall squad, with a deep batting lineup that includes some in-form and potential batters in the top order. The UP Warriorz have been unable to find batting form, and their key bowlers remain wicketless and expensive. As a result, the Delhi Capitals Women will begin as underdogs in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals Women is expected to win this match.

DC-W vs UP-W FAQ

DC-W vs GG-W Match Preview

DC-W vs GG-W Match Details

Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women – 04th Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 11th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

DC-W vs GG-W Venue Stats 

DC-W vs GG-W Pitch Report

At Navi Mumbai's Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the wicket is well-balanced. We can expect a level contest between the bat and the ball, with both benefiting greatly from the surface. 

DC-W vs GG-W Weather Report

The evening will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius in Navi Mumbai during the time of the match 

DC-W vs GG-W Last Five Matches

DC-W vs GG-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DC-W vs GG-W Probable Playing XIs:

Gujarat Giants Women Probable Playing XIs

Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney (wk), Ashleigh Gardner(c), Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur

Delhi Capitals Women Probable Playing XIs

Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma 

Topmost Picks for DC-W vs GG-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Gujarat Giants Women

• Ashleigh Gardner – Ashleigh Gardner has carried the batting load for the team, scoring 65 runs in 1 game at an average of 65.00 and a strike rate of 158.54.
• Renuka Singh Thakur – Renuka Singh Thakur, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 2 wickets in 1 game at an economy rate of 6.25.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals Women

• Chinelle Henry – Chinelle Henry has led the way with 56 runs in 1 match, averaging 56.00 and scoring 169.85.
• Nandani Sharma – Nandani Sharma led the bowling charge, taking 2 wickets in 1 game at an economy of 9.00.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC-W vs GG-W Dream11 Team:

Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Shafali Verma, Ashleigh Gardner(C), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp(VC), Chinelle Henry, Georgia Wareham, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ashleigh Gardner, Laura Wolvaardt

Vice-captain – Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry

Wicketkeeper – Beth Mooney

DC-W vs GG-W Probable Winners:

Delhi Capitals Women's start to WPL 2026 has been frustrating, and they will look to rebound quickly when they face Gujarat Giants Women next. That, however, may be difficult, as Gujarat made an impression in their opener by demonstrating their batting prowess and appear to be one of the most dangerous teams this time. For Delhi to takeover, their heavy-hitters Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, and Jemimah Rodrigues will need to fire. Otherwise, Gujarat appears to be in a better position to win this. Considering the team combination, Gujarat Giants Women is expected to win this match.

DC-W vs GG-W FAQ

MI-W vs DC-W Match Preview

MI-W vs DC-W Match Details

Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women – 03rd Match, WPL 2026

Venue: Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Thane

Date & Time: 10th January 2025 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MI-W vs DC-W Venue Stats 

MI-W vs DC-W Pitch Report

At Navi Mumbai's Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, the wicket is well-balanced. We can expect a level contest between the bat and the ball, with both benefiting greatly from the surface. 

MI-W vs DC-W Weather Report

The evening will be clear, with a high of 26 degrees Celsius in Navi Mumbai during the time of the match 

MI-W vs DC-W Last Five Matches

MI-W vs DC-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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MI-W vs DC-W Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Women Probable Playing XIs

Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Minnu Mani/Niki Prasad, Alana King, Nallapureddy Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

Mumbai Indians Women Probable Playing XIs

Nat Sciver-Brunt, G Kamalini(w), Amelia Kerr/Hayley Matthews, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajeevan Sajana, Saika Ishaque 

Topmost Picks for MI-W vs DC-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals Women

• Laura Wolvaardt – Laura Wolvaardt has carried the batting load for the RCB, scoring 648 runs in 26 games at an average of 31.25 and a strike rate of 143.
• Alana King – Alana King, however, has been the true standout, grabbing 14 wickets at an economy rate of 7.60.

Top Picks – Mumbai Indians Women

• Sajeevan Sajana – Sajeevan Sajana has led the way with 45 runs in 1 match, averaging 45.00 and scoring 180.85.
• Amelia Kerr – Amelia Kerr led the bowling charge, taking 2 wickets in 1 game at an economy of 3.26.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MI-W vs DC-W Dream11 Team:

G Kamalini, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Nat Sciver-Brunt(C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp(VC), Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Alana King, Shabnim Ismail

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey

Vice-captain – Marizanne Kapp, Laura Wolvaardt

Wicketkeeper – G Kamalini

MI-W vs DC-W Probable Winners:

Defending champions Mumbai Indians Women are going to be looking to rebound from a narrow defeat in their opener. They will next face the Delhi Capitals Women, who they defeated in the finals last season. It is reasonable to expect Mumbai to enter the match as the favorites. Delhi has enough talent to upset any rival when things go their way, and they can draw confidence from winning both of their group games against MI last season, but they'll have to perform at their peak against what appears to be a stronger Mumbai lineup. Having said that, batting second will provide an important advantage due to the effect of dew. The outcome of this contest may be determined by the team that ends up chasing the score. Considering the team combination, Mumbai Indians Women is expected to win this match.

MI-W vs DC-W FAQ

Members of the India Women visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain to attend the Bhasm Aarti and offer prayers on the occasion of New Year 2026. The visit came soon after India ended 2025 on a high with a successful home series against Sri Lanka Women.

To begin the new year on a positive and spiritual note, the players sought blessings at the famous temple. In a video shared on social media, several team members were seen sitting inside the temple premises and taking part in the prayers ahead of a busy cricketing year.

The players also received blessings from the temple priest in preparation for the next international duties. The visit reflected the team’s calm and focused mindset following a strong run of results.

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In the video, players such as Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav, and Arundhati Reddy were seen offering prayers. The visit followed India’s dominant 5–0 clean sweep against Sri Lanka Women in the T20I series, with the final match won by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.

Watch the video here

Indian women cricketers attend Bhasm Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple & offer prayer on the occasion of New Year.#womencricketteam #NewYear #BhasmAarti #ITReels pic.twitter.com/J8bITND1d2

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) January 1, 2026

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This was India’s third 5–0 T20I series win, having earlier achieved the same result against the West Indies in 2019 and Bangladesh in 2024, both away from home. The consistent performances of the team demonstrate their improving strength in the shorter format of the game.

After winning the ODI World Cup at home recently, beating South Africa Women in the final, attention would now turn towards the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, will play Australia Women in February 2026 and England Women in May 2026 among their build-up games to the mega event with hopes high after ending their long ICC trophy wait.

India’s rising star Shafali Verma is edging closer to reclaiming the No.1 spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Batter Rankings after a stunning run of form in the ongoing home series against Sri Lanka. The 21-year-old has climbed four places to sixth in the latest rankings update, underlining her return to peak confidence and consistency.

Shafali Verma’s blistering run puts world No.1 ranking firmly within reach

Shafali’s surge has been powered by a dominant display at the top of the order. She has piled up 236 runs in the series so far, comfortably leading the charts and nearly doubling the tally of India’s next-best scorer. Back-to-back scores of 69*, 79* and 79 across the second, third and fourth T20Is have showcased her fearless strokeplay and improved shot selection, hallmarks of the form that once made her the world’s top-ranked T20I batter in 2020.

The young opener now sits just 60 rating points behind current No.1 Beth Mooney, making a return to the summit a realistic target if her purple patch continues. Importantly, Shafali has carried her momentum seamlessly from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, where she played a decisive role in India’s historic title win, into the shortest format.

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India bowlers surge in latest ICC rankings ahead of T20 World Cup push

India’s gains are not limited to batting. New-ball spearhead Renuka Singh Thakur has also enjoyed a major rise, jumping eight places to joint sixth in the T20I bowling rankings. Her match-winning spell of 4 for 21 in the third T20I proved pivotal in sealing the series and highlighted her value with the swinging new ball.

There have been further positives for the hosts, with left-arm spinner Shree Charani climbing 17 places after a consistent run of wickets, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma continues to hold onto the No.1 position among T20I bowlers.

With India leading the series 4–0 and one match still to play, the rankings rise reflects a side brimming with confidence as preparations begin in earnest for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.

Hosts India Women comfortably sealed the Women's T20I series against Sri Lanka Women by claiming another easy victory in the third game of the series, as the Women in Blues are leading this five-match series by 3-0 with two matches to go. 

Thiruvananthapuram hosted the third game of the series on Friday night (December 26), where India Women captain Harmanpreet Kaur chose to field first after winning the toss once again. While Sri Lanka Women were restricted to 112/7 in 20 overs, India Women chased down the target in 13.2 overs after losing two wickets. 

Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma dominated with the ball

Indian pacer Renuka Singh and off-spinner Deepti Sharma dominated with the ball, while the other bowlers provided strong support, as the Lankan batters once again failed to make any impact. 

The Lankan double-digit scorers were opener Hasini Perera (25), Imesha Dulani (27), Kavisha Dilhari (20), and Kaushini Nuthyangana (19*).

Among the Indian bowlers, Renuka Singh had the bowling figures of 4-1-21-4, as she won the Player of the Match award, and Deepti Sharma finished with the bowling figures of 4-0-18-3. Deepti completed her 150 wickets in Women's T20I career and became the first bowler to record 150 wickets in both WODI and WT20I career. Soon, with another wicket, Deepti equalled Australian Megan Schutt's achievement of most WT20I wickets with 151 wickets in this format. 

Shafali Verma handled chase alone

In reply, although the opener Smriti Mandhana (1) and Jemimah Rodrigues (9) were dismissed cheaply, another opener Shafali Verma played a powerful innings, as the visitors had no answer to defend the little total. Shafali scored 79 not out off 42 balls with 11 fours and three sixes, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 21 not out off 18 balls, as India Women comfortably won the match with their 48-run partnership for the unbroken third wicket. 

Among the Lankan bowlers, only the spinner Kavisha Dilhari got both the wickets, as she had the bowling figures of 3-0-18-2.