Delhi Capitals Women will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 11 of the WPL 2026 on January 17, 2026, at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This is the final match of the Navi Mumbai leg before the tournament shifts to Vadodara.
RCB is the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026, having won all three matches so far. Delhi Capitals have struggled, with just one win from three matches, but showed signs of recovery with their victory over UP Warriorz. This clash promises to be a blockbuster encounter between the WPL 2024 champions (RCB) and the three-time finalists (DC).
This article gives you a detailed Dream11 prediction, match details, head-to-head records, and key players for this WPL clash.
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match 11 Preview
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai will host Match 11 of the WPL 2026. The game starts at 7:30 PM IST.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 11 |
| Date | 17 January 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| Series | WPL 2026 |
This is the second match of the double-header on January 17 and the final league match at DY Patil Stadium before the action shifts to Vadodara on January 19.
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with pace and bounce |
| Average Score | Around 177 runs (average first innings in WPL 2026 at this venue) |
| Favors | Batters initially, spinners find help later |
| Surface | True surface with short boundaries |
| Dew Factor | Heavy dew expected in evening matches, favors chasing teams |
| Toss Factor | All 30 consecutive WPL matches won by teams bowling first |
The DY Patil Stadium has been a batting paradise with high-scoring encounters throughout the tournament. Fast bowlers average 26.25 with an economy of 7.88, while spinners average 31.58 with an economy of 8.43. Expect another high-scoring game with 170+ totals.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 22-25°C expected (evening match) |
| Humidity | Moderate to high humidity |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze expected |
| Rain Chance | No chance of rain, clear conditions |
| Dew | Heavy dew expected after 8 PM |
Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will definitely choose to bowl first, continuing the trend of all 30 consecutive WPL matches being won by teams who chose to field. Dew will be a major factor in the evening.
Team News
Delhi Capitals: No Injury concerns
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: No Injury concerns
Dream11 Team For DC-W vs RCB-W
DC-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head Records
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 8 times in WPL history.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Matches | 8 |
| Delhi Capitals Win | 4 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Win | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
The head-to-head is now evenly poised at 4-4. RCB won the crucial WPL 2024 final by 8 wickets to lift their maiden title. DC dominated the league stage encounters in previous seasons, but RCB has won the last three meetings, including the 2024 final.
Last Five Matches
- RCB won by 8 wickets – WPL 2025 (Feb 17)
- RCB won by 8 wickets – WPL 2024 Final (Mar 17)
- DC won by 1 run – WPL 2024 (Mar 10)
- DC won by 25 runs – WPL 2024 (Feb 29)
- DC won by 6 wickets – WPL 2023 (Feb 17)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Shreyanka Patil (RCB) | 8 wickets this season, 5-fer in last match, youngest to take WPL 5-fer |
| Lizelle Lee (DC) | 163 runs in 3 innings, SR 150.92, two 50s |
| Nandini Sharma (DC) | Purple Cap leader with 8 wickets at avg 11, striking every 8.80 balls |
| Radha Yadav (RCB) | 66 off 47 in last match, maiden WPL fifty |
| Nadine de Klerk (RCB) | 89 runs at avg 89, SR 158.92 + 7 wickets at avg 12 |
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