Delhi Capitals Women will face Mumbai Indians Women in Match 13 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on January 20, 2026, at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium) in Vadodara. This is a rematch of the 2023 and 2025 WPL finals – two powerhouse franchises battling under pressure as both teams have lost two of their last three matches.
Both teams have quality players in their squads. Delhi Capitals feature stars like Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, and Marizanne Kapp. Mumbai Indians rely on Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Amelia Kerr to deliver match-winning performances. This promises to be an exciting encounter.
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this WPL 2026 clash.
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BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium) in Vadodara will host Match 13 of WPL 2026. The game starts at 7:30 PM IST.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 13 |
| Date | 20 January 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium), Vadodara |
| Series | Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL) |
Context: Both teams arrive in Vadodara under pressure. MI have played 5 matches and won only 2, while DC have just 1 win from 4 matches. This is the second leg of WPL 2026 after the opening matches in Navi Mumbai.
Points Table Standing:
- RCB: 10 points (5 wins from 5 matches) – TOP
- MI: 4 points (2 wins from 5 matches) – 2nd
- UPW: 4 points (2 wins from 5 matches) – 3rd
- GG: 4 points (2 wins from 5 matches) – 4th
- DC: 2 points (1 win from 4 matches) – BOTTOM
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat, batter-friendly black-soil surface |
| Average Score | 150-160 runs (WPL at this venue) |
| Favors | Batters, especially in run chases |
| Surface | True bounce, good carry, flattens out quickly |
| Boundaries | Standard |
| Toss Factor | Chasing teams have won every WPL match at this venue |
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara features a classic black-soil surface, making it a batter’s paradise. The pitch offers consistent bounce and good carry. While the new ball may provide slight movement for pacers, the surface flattens quickly. With dew expected in the evening, spinners will struggle for grip, making batting second even more favorable.
In the first match at this venue in WPL 2026 (GG vs RCB), RCB posted 178 and won comfortably.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 25-30°C |
| Humidity | Moderate to High |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze |
| Rain Chance | No chance of rain |
| Dew | Expected in the evening, favors chasing |
Toss Prediction
Winning the toss will be crucial. Every WPL match at this venue has been won by the chasing side due to dew.
The captain who wins the toss will elect to bowl first and then chase.
Team News & Injury Updates
Delhi Capitals: Annabel Sutherland withdrew from WPL 2026 before the tournament for personal reasons. MAJOR BLOW. Alana King Replaced Sutherland. Enjoyed a great summer in India during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Chinelle Henry West Indies all-rounder, picked up an injury in a previous match. Lucy Hamilton replaced her vs RCB. If Henry remains unfit, DC is likely to go with the same XI. Lucy Hamilton Australian left-arm quick, made WPL debut when Henry was injured. Led Australia U-19.
Mumbai Indians: Hayley Matthews FIT but may be rested. West Indies captain missed the first two games with a shoulder injury (returning after surgery). Has been in and out of the XI due to the squeeze on overseas player selection. May open if selected. Nat Sciver-Brunt, England all-rounder, returned after illness. Scored 50 off 32 balls vs DC earlier. Key player.
Dream11 Team For Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
DC vs MI Head-to-Head Records
Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have one of the fiercest rivalries in WPL history – they’ve contested 2 finals (2023 and 2025), with MI winning both.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total WPL Matches | 9 |
| Mumbai Indians Wins | 5 |
| Delhi Capitals Wins | 4 |
Mumbai Indians hold a 5-4 advantage in the head-to-head. MI beat DC in both the 2023 and 2025 finals. Earlier this season (Match 3), MI dominated DC, winning by 50 runs. However, DC won 3 of the last 5 meetings before this season’s clash.
Last Five Matches
- MI Women won by 50 runs 10-Jan-2026
- MI Women won by 8 runs 15-Mar-2025
- DC Women won by 9 wickets (with 33 balls remaining) 28-Feb-2025
- DC Women won by 2 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) 15-Feb-2025
- DC Women won by 29 runs 05-Mar-2024
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) | Scored 50 off 32 vs DC earlier this season, key all-rounder |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) | Most experienced WPL captain, 8 sixes this season, match-winner |
| Laura Wolvaardt (DC) | Leading run-scorer for DC with 111 runs, class South African batter |
| Nicola Carey (MI) | Sensational form – 137 runs and 7 wickets this season, game-changer |
| Marizanne Kapp (DC) | Only DC bowler completing 4 overs every game, economy 6.06, key all-rounder |
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