Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will face Delhi Capitals Women in Match 15 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on January 24, 2026, at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium) in Vadodara. This is a rematch between the 2024 WPL champions and three-time finalists – both teams met earlier this season, with RCB dominating by 8 wickets.
RCB is the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026 with 5 wins from 5 matches. They have already secured their playoff spot. Delhi Capitals have bounced back after a poor start, winning their last match againstthe Mumbai Indians to climb off the bottom of the table. RCB features stars like Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, and Nadine de Klerk. DC relies on Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Marizanne Kapp 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 15 of WPL 2026. The game starts at 7:30 PM IST.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Match 15 |
| Date | 24 January 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | BCA Stadium (Kotambi Stadium), Vadodara |
| Series | Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL) |
Context: RCB arrive as the only team to have secured playoffs qualification, riding a perfect 5-match winning streak. DC have won 2 of their 5 matches and sit at 4 points – tied with MI, UPW, and GG. DC’s recent win against MI has given them momentum, but they face a dominant RCB side that thrashed them by 8 wickets in their earlier meeting this season.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat, batter-friendly surface |
| Average Score | 160-170 runs (T20s at this venue) |
| Favors | Batters, especially in run chases |
| Surface | Good bounce and pace, flattens out quickly |
| Boundaries | Standard |
| Toss Factor | Chasing teams have been successful at this venue due to dew |
The BCA Stadium in Vadodara features a batting-friendly surface that offers good bounce and pace initially. While the new ball may provide slight movement for pacers, the surface flattens quickly. The pitch has played slower and stayed lower compared to DY Patil Stadium, keeping totals around 150-160 in recent matches. With dew expected in the evening, spinners will struggle for grip, making batting second favorable.
In recent WPL 2026 matches at this venue, chasing teams have been successful, but the pitch has not been as high-scoring as DY Patil.
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. Recent matches at this venue have been won by the chasing side due to dew and favorable batting conditions in the second innings.
The captain who wins the toss will elect to bowl first, then bowl again to chase.
Team News & Injury Updates
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: No major injury concerns
Delhi Capitals: No major injury concerns
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RCB vs DC Head-to-Head Records
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals share a fierce rivalry in WPL history – RCB beat DC in the 2024 final to win their maiden WPL title, ending DC’s three-time finalist heartbreak.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total WPL Matches | 8 |
| Delhi Capitals Wins | 5 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins | 3 |
Delhi Capitals hold a 5-3 advantage in the head-to-head. DC dominated the league-stage encounters across the first three WPL seasons. However, RCB’s only final appearance ended in a win over DC in the 2024 championship. Earlier this season (Match 11), RCB dominated DC, winning by 8 wickets courtesy of Smriti Mandhana’s 96.
Last Five Matches
- RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) 17-Jan-2026
- DC Women won by 9 wickets (with 27 balls remaining) 01-Mar-2025
- RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) 17-Feb-2025
- RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) 17-Mar-2024
- DC Women won by 1 run 10-Mar-2024
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB) | Scored 96 vs DC earlier this season, captain and leading run-scorer, in exceptional form |
| Lauren Bell (RCB) | 9 wickets this season, excellent new-ball bowler, took wickets vs DC in earlier clash |
| Shafali Verma (DC) | Top-scored with 62 vs RCB in earlier match, explosive opener, can change games quickly |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (DC) | Captain scored a crucial 51* vs MI, in form and leading from the front |
| Marizanne Kapp (DC) | Key all-rounder, takes wickets with the new ball, only consistent DC bowler with an economy under 7 |
| Laura Wolvaardt (DC) | Class South African batter, key middle-order player, can anchor innings |
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