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.

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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

Delhi Capitals Women will face UP Warriorz Women in Match 20 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Sunday, February 1, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. This is the final league match of the season, and it carries big importance for Delhi.

Delhi Capitals Women are currently at the fourth position on the points table with three wins out of seven matches. A victory in this match will allow them to surpass Mumbai Indians Women and qualify for the Eliminator match against Gujarat Giants Women. The team led by Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW will be strictly looking to get the job done and keep their hopes of playoffs alive.

UP Warriorz Women have already been eliminated from the competition with only two wins out of seven matches. Although they are out of the competition, the Meg Lanning-led side will look to end their season on a high note and give Delhi a tough time in their last match.

DCW vs UPW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 7
  
• Delhi Capitals Women Won: 2
  
• UP Warriorz Women Won: 5
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

DCW vs UPW: Weather & Pitch Report

Vadodara weather is likely to be clear and pleasant for the evening game. The temperature will hover between 22°C and 25°C, without any rain.  Humidity will be moderate, and dew is likely to appear in the second innings, which could help the chasing team.

The pitch at the BCA Stadium usually supports batters. Runs can be scored freely, especially once players are set. Fast bowlers may get some help with the new ball, but dew later in the game can make bowling difficult. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

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DCW vs UPW: Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

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

UP Warriorz Women (UPW):

Meg Lanning (C), Simran Shaikh, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Amy Jones (WK), Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

Gujarat Giants Women won a vital 11-run match against Mumbai Indians Women in Match 19 of the WPL 2026 on January 30 in Vadodara. Gujarat Giants Women batted first and scored a good 167/4 in their 20 overs, with Ashleigh Gardner scoring a steady 46 to hold one end. Amelia Kerr was the best bowler for Mumbai Indians, taking 2/26.

Mumbai Indians Women, on the other hand, struggled hard but could only score 156/7 in their 20 overs. Harmanpreet Kaur led by example with a magnificent unbeaten 82 off 48 balls, hitting eight fours and four sixes. But she did not have enough support from the other end to help her cross the finish line.

The Gujarat bowlers held their nerve, bowling the last over with two wickets in hand, Sophie Devine and Georgia Wareham both bagging two wickets to finish off the win. Devine was also outstanding early with the ball, taking 2/23. With this win, Gujarat Giants Women seal their place in the Eliminator.

WPL 2026 Points Table After GGW vs MIW Match 19

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WPL 2026: Top Performers (After Match 19)

Most Runs:

• Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW) – 342 runs
• Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW) – 321 runs
• Smriti Mandhana (RCBW) – 290 runs
• Meg Lanning (UPW) – 248 runs
• Ashleigh Gardner (GGW) – 244 runs

Most Wickets:

• Sophie Devine (GGW) – 17 wickets
• Nadine de Klerk (RCBW) – 15 wickets
• Amelia Kerr (MIW) – 14 wickets
• Nandani Sharma (DCW) – 14 wickets
• Shree Charani (DCW) – 12 wickets

Gujarat Giants Women played a great all-round game to win against UP Warriorz Women by 45 runs in Match 14 of the WPL 2026 played at Vadodara. Batting first after losing the toss, they scored 153/8 in 20 overs. Sophie Devine played the key role with the bat, staying till the end and guiding the innings after Gujarat lost wickets at regular intervals.

Chasing 154, UP Warriorz Women never really settled during this chase. They lost wickets, which put them in trouble straight away. Phoebe Litchfield scored 32 runs, but she lacked support from the rest of the batters. Gujarat’s bowlers bowled with good discipline and did not allow UPW to build partnerships, especially in the middle overs.

However, UP Warriorz were bowled out for 108 in 17.3 overs. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was tremendous with the ball, taking 3 wickets for 16 runs, thus breaking the back of the chase. Sophie Devine was also top-class with an unbeaten 50 in 42 balls. Gayakwad was named Player of the Match for her match-winning bowling spell, as Gujarat Giants moved up to second place on the points table.

WPL 2026 Points Table After UPW vs GGW Match 14

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WPL 2026: Top Performers (After Match 14)

Most Runs:

• Phoebe Litchfield (UPW) – 243 runs
• Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW) – 240 runs
• Nat Sciver-Brunt (MIW) – 219 runs
• Lizelle Lee (DCW) – 213 runs
• Meg Lanning (UPW) – 207 runs

Most Wickets:

• Sophie Devine (GGW) – 11 wickets
• Nadine de Klerk (RCBW) – 10 wickets
• Amelia Kerr (MIW) – 10 wickets
• Nandani Sharma (DCW) – 10 wickets
• Lauren Bell (RCBW) – 9 wickets

The Gujarat Giants Women will go up against UP Warriorz in Match 14 of the Women's Premier League 2026 on Thursday, January 22, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The two teams played against each other earlier this season in a high-scoring match, where Gujarat Giants emerged victorious. Both teams will be keen to make an impact again.

Gujarat Giants Women started WPL 2026 well, winning their opening matches. Since then, they have not been able to hold on to the winning momentum and are currently on a losing streak. Led by Ashleigh Gardner, GGW will be desperate to return to winning ways as the league stage enters its crucial phase.

UP Warriorz had a tough beginning to their campaign, losing their first three matches. Things have been little different in the recent times with back-to-back wins against Mumbai Indians Women giving them much-needed confidence. Under Meg Lanning’s leadership, UPW will look to continue this form and aim for a third straight victory.

GGW vs UPW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 7
  
• Gujarat Giants Women Won: 4
  
• UP Warriorz Women Won: 3
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs UPW: Weather & Pitch Report

Skies will be sunny and clear over Vadodara on match day. The temperature is expected to remain around 30°C, with a low humidity of 29%. There are no chances of rainfall and a gentle wind of 11 km/h is expected.

The BCA Stadium pitch has largely favoured teams chasing the target. Before this season, six women’s T20 matches were played here, and all were won by the side batting second. The average first-innings score at the venue is around 156, so captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

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GGW vs UPW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Renuka Singh Thakur, Beth Mooney (WK), Anushka Sharma, Kanika Ahuja, Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Georgia Wareham, Tanuja Kanwer, Happy Kumari

UP Warriorz Women (UPW):

Meg Lanning (C), Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (WK), Phoebe Litchfield, Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Goud

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women kept their strong performance going in the WPL 2026 with a 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women in Match 12 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Gujarat won the toss and decided to bowl first but RCB made the most of the conditions as they scored 178/6 in 20 overs.

Gautami Naik was the mainstay of RCB’s innings, scoring a well-paced 73 off 55 balls, which included seven fours and a six. After early wickets, she steadied the innings along with captain Smriti Mandhana and later received good support from Richa Ghosh. Useful runs at the end from Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil helped RCB reach an above-par score.

In reply, Gujarat Giants Women struggled right from the start and slipped to 34/4 inside the powerplay. Sayali Satghare and Nadine de Klerk bowled tight spells to keep the pressure on Gujarat. Captain Ashleigh Gardner tried to fight back with a 54-run knock, but lacked support as Gujarat finished on 117/8. Gautami Naik was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock as RCB stayed unbeaten. With this win, RCBW becomes the first team to qualify for WPL 2026 playoffs. 

WPL 2026 Points Table After GGW vs RCBW Match 12

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WPL 2026: Top Performers (After Match 12)

Most Runs:

• Phoebe Litchfield (UPW) – 211 runs, Avg 42.20, SR 162.31
• Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW) – 199 runs, Avg 66.33, SR 148.51
• Meg Lanning (UPW) – 193 runs, Avg 38.60, SR 122.93
• Smriti Mandhana (RCBW) – 192 runs, Avg 48.00, SR 140.15
• Ashleigh Gardner (GGW) – 191 runs, Avg 38.20, SR 150.39

Most Wickets:

• Nadine de Klerk (RCBW) – 10 wickets, Econ 6.95
• Amelia Kerr (MIW) – 10 wickets, Econ 7.35
• Nandani Sharma (DCW) – 9 wickets, Econ 8.71
• Lauren Bell (RCBW) – 9 wickets, Econ 5.40
• Sophie Devine (GGW) – 9 wickets, Econ 8.78

Match 13 of the Women's Premier League 2026 will see Delhi Capitals Women face Mumbai Indians Women at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday, January 20. Both teams are under pressure and will be eager to return to winning ways as the league stage moves forward.

Delhi Capitals Women are currently at the bottom of the points table after losing three of their four matches. Their only win so far came against UP Warriorz. In their previous game, the Jemimah Rodrigues-led side suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. DCW will be keen to regroup and improve their results in this important contest.

Mumbai Indians Women have had a mixed season, with two wins and three losses from five matches. However, they come into this game after back-to-back defeats against UP Warriorz. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, MIW is eager to rebound and get their season back on track.

DCW vs MIW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 8
  
• Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
  
• Mumbai Indians Women Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

DCW vs MIW: Weather & Pitch Report

Skies will be clear in Vadodara on Tuesday night, and there is no possibility of rain. The temperature will go down to as low as 16° C, and light north-northeast winds will make all conditions just perfect for cricket. A full 20-over match is expected without any interruptions.

The BCA Stadium pitch has mostly favored teams chasing in women’s T20 matches. Before WPL 2026, six matches were played here, with an average first-innings score of around 156. All those games were won by teams batting second, which suggests that chasing could again be the preferred option.

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DCW vs MIW: Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

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

Mumbai Indians Women (MIW):

Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini (WK), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha

Gujarat Giants Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 12 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Monday, January 19, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. As the tournament progresses, both teams will want to earn important points.

Gujarat Giants Women have also improved in WPL 2026. They are currently third in the standings with two wins from four matches. As the league stage nears its conclusion, GGW will want to take advantage of this chance and boost their position with a significant win against the top team.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have performed exceptionally well this season. With Smriti Mandhana leading the charge, RCBW have won all four matches and are already sitting pretty at the top of the table. A win in this match will almost confirm a playoff spot for them.

GGW vs RCBW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 7
  
• Gujarat Giants Women Won: 3
  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs RCBW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather in Vadodara is predicted to be clear and sunny on the day of the match. The maximum temperatures will be about 28° C and minimum close to 15° C, respectively. There is no chance of rains, so an entire match is anticipated. There will be a gentle breeze of 9 km per hour.

The pitch at the BCA Stadium has usually favored teams that are chasing in past WPL matches. The surface remains good throughout the game, which makes batting easier in both innings. Fast bowlers might get some assistance, especially since dew could make it hard for spinners to grip the ball. Overall, a balanced contest between bat and ball is expected.

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GGW vs RCBW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Beth Mooney (WK), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Ayushi Soni, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Kanika Ahuja, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Nadine de Klerk, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (WK), Radha Yadav, Georgia Voll,  Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women remained unbeaten in WPL 2026 with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals Women in Match 11 on January 17 in Navi Mumbai. Batting first, Delhi Women were bowled out for 166 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma scored 62 off 41 balls, but the rest of the batters could not build strong partnerships. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare starred with the ball for RCBW, taking three wickets each.

Chasing 167, RCB Women completed the target in a jiffy with a finish at 169/2 in 18.2 overs. Captain Smriti Mandhana led the chase superbly with a great 96 off 61 balls, narrowly missing a century. Georgia Voll gave excellent support with an unbeaten 54 off 42 balls, and the pair added a big 142-run stand to seal the win.

Smriti Mandhana, with her fluent batting, hit 13 fours and three sixes. Another good performer was Lauren Bell, who came back with 3/26, removing some key Delhi batters. It helped RCB Women stay atop the points table in WPL 2026.

WPL 2026 Points Table After DCW vs RCBW Match 11

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WPL 2026: Top Performers (After Match 11)

Most Runs:

• Phoebe Litchfield (UPW) – 211 runs, Avg 42.20, SR 162.31
• Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW) – 199 runs, Avg 66.33, SR 148.51
• Meg Lanning (UPW) – 193 runs, Avg 38.60, SR 122.93
• Lizelle Lee (DCW) – 167 runs, Avg 41.75, SR 151.82
• Smriti Mandhana (RCBW) – 166 runs, Avg 55.33, SR 145.61

Most Wickets:

• Amelia Kerr (MIW) – 10 wickets, Econ 7.35
• Nandani Sharma (DCW) – 9 wickets, Econ 8.71
• Lauren Bell (RCBW) – 8 wickets, Econ 5.31
• Nadine de Klerk (RCBW) – 8 wickets, Econ 7.67
• Sophie Devine (GGW) – 8 wickets, Econ 9.49

Delhi Capitals Women are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 11th match of the Women's Premier League 2026 on January 17th at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This is to be the last match of the league at the same venue, adding extra importance to the contest.

Delhi Capitals Women are placed fourth on the points table with one win from three matches. They come to this match after gaining a confidence-boosting victory over UP Warriorz Women. The team led by Jemimah Rodrigues, will look to carry that momentum forward and push for another win to improve their standing.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have been the most consistent side of the tournament so far. Being at the top of the table with three wins from three matches, RCBW has been performing well in all departments. Under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership, they will try to remain unbeaten and continue their dominant run.

DCW vs RCBW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 7
  
• Delhi Capitals Women Won: 5
  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 2
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

DCW vs RCBW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather forecast in Navi Mumbai on Saturday evening is expected to remain clear with pleasant. The temperature will be approximately 27°C, with a humidity levels of 45% and 50%, offering good conditions for the game.

The pitch at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy has witnessed many high-scoring matches this season. Short boundaries and a quick outfield have helped batters score freely. Dew later in the game could make chasing easier, so teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

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DCW vs RCBW: Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):

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