Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women lock horns with Delhi Capitals Women in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Friday, January 17, with the first ball scheduled for 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
RCB-W have emerged as the standout performers of the tournament thus far, delivering dominant displays with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, DC-W will be banking on their formidable top-order trio of Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee, and Laura Wolvaardt to upset the form team. With the pitch expected to favor batters, a run-fest could be on the cards.
RCB-W vs DC-W Betting Odds Comparison
Despite Delhi holding a superior head-to-head record, bookmakers have priced this as an evenly-matched contest, reflecting RCB’s exceptional form in WPL 2026.
| Platform | RCB-W Win Odds | DC-W Win Odds | Toss Odds (RCB-W) | Toss Odds (DC-W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.00 | 1.95 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 2.00 | 1.92 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| 4RABET | 2.00 | 1.97 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| BetVibe | 2.01 | 1.89 | 1.92 | 1.88 |
RCB-W vs DC-W Fixture Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB-W vs DC-W, 11th Match |
| Competition | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Date | Friday, January 17, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT |
| Venue | Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
RCB-W vs DC-W Head-to-Head Record
The historical record heavily favors Delhi Capitals Women, who have won five of their seven encounters against RCB-W, though the Challengers memorably claimed the WPL 2024 final.
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| DC-W Victories | 5 |
| RCB-W Victories | 2 |
| No Results | 0 |
RCB-W vs DC-W Squad Lists
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
Delhi Capitals Women: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Deeya Yadav, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Lucy Hamilton, Sneh Rana, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Lizelle Lee (wk), Mamatha Madiwala (wk), Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
Pitch and Conditions Analysis
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Characteristics | Batter-friendly surface with genuine pace and bounce, allowing strokemakers to play their natural game. Fast bowlers can exploit early movement with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the pitch slows during the middle overs. |
| Boundary Dimensions | Square boundaries: 63-67 meters; Straight boundaries: approximately 86 meters, ideal for power-hitters looking to capitalize. |
| Competitive Score | First-innings total exceeding 175 is considered par. Lowest successfully defended score: 156. Teams batting second often benefit from dew, which can neutralize the bowling attack. |
| Toss Factor | Captains may prefer to chase, utilizing early seam movement before conditions ease under lights and dew sets in. |
Weather Forecast
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 32°C (90°F) |
| Conditions | Clear skies throughout |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Humidity | 49% |
| Wind Speed | 14 km/h |
Players to Watch
| Player | Role | WPL Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) | Opening Batter | 711 runs in 28 matches, average 26.33 |
| Richa Ghosh (RCB-W) | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 635 runs in 28 matches, average 33.42 |
| Shreyanka Patil (RCB-W) | Spin Bowler | 22 wickets in 17 matches, economy 8.79 |
| Shafali Verma (DC-W) | Opening Batter | 923 runs in 30 matches, average 34.18 |
| Laura Wolvaardt (DC-W) | Top-Order Batter | 453 runs in 16 matches, average 30.20 |
| Shree Charani (DC-W) | Bowler | 8 wickets in 5 matches, economy 9.35 |
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Match Prediction
Whilst Delhi Capitals Women boast a superior historical record, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been the tournament’s standout side thus far. The batting-friendly conditions at Navi Mumbai should suit both line-ups, but RCB’s current momentum and all-round balance give them a marginal advantage.
Verdict: RCB-W are slight favorites to continue their winning streak, though DC-W’s explosive top order makes this a genuine 50-50 contest. Expect a high-scoring thriller with the toss potentially proving decisive.
