Smriti Mandhana’s 96 Powers RCB Women to Dominant Win Over DC Women in WPL 2026
DC Women vs RCB Women, 11th Match, Women’s Premier League 2026 – Full Match Analysis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women continued their impressive run in the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a convincing 8-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals Women at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Chasing a target of 167, RCB completed the chase comfortably with 10 balls to spare, led by a superb innings from Smriti Mandhana, who was named Player of the Match.
DC Women vs RCB Women: Match Summary
- Match: DC Women vs RCB Women, 11th Match, WPL 2026
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Result: RCB Women won by 8 wickets
- DC Women: 166 all out (20 overs)
- RCB Women: 169/2 (18.2 overs)
- Player of the Match: Smriti Mandhana (96 off 61 balls)
DC Women Innings: Shafali Verma’s Lone Fight
Delhi Capitals Women endured a nightmare start after being asked to bat first.
Early Collapse Leaves DC Reeling
DC lost four wickets within the first two overs:
- Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Marizanne Kapp were dismissed cheaply
- The scoreboard read 10/4 in 1.3 overs, putting DC immediately on the back foot
RCB’s new-ball bowlers executed their plans perfectly, exposing DC’s fragile top order.
Shafali Verma Stands Tall Under Pressure
In the middle of the collapse, Shafali Verma (62 off 41) played a counter-attacking innings:
- Reached her half-century in just 27 balls
- Displayed aggressive intent against both pace and spin
- Carried the innings through the middle overs
However, a lack of partnerships meant DC were constantly playing catch-up.
Lower-Order Effort Pushes DC to 166
Late contributions from:
- Lucy Hamilton (36 off 19)
- Sneh Rana (22 off 22)
helped Delhi recover to 166, a total that was competitive but clearly below par on a good batting surface.
RCB Women Chase: Smriti Mandhana Delivers a Batting Masterclass
Chasing 167, RCB Women never allowed pressure to build.
Early Wicket, No Panic
Grace Harris fell early, but that was the only success for DC in the powerplay. From there, RCB took complete control through their captain.
Mandhana and Voll Flatten DC Bowling Attack
Smriti Mandhana (96 off 61) played an innings of composure and class:
- Reached her fifty off just 31 balls
- Controlled the tempo during the middle overs
- Accelerated seamlessly towards the end
She was well supported by *Georgia Voll (54 off 42)**, as the pair stitched together a match-winning partnership of over 140 runs.
RCB Finish in Style
RCB reached 169/2 in 18.2 overs, sealing a dominant win while also boosting their net run rate.
Bowling Highlights: RCB’s Early Strikes Set the Tone
Standout Performers – RCB Women
- Lauren Bell: 3/26, decisive with the new ball
- Sayali Satghare: Picked up key wickets early
- Prema Rawat: Excellent control through the middle overs
DC Bowling Struggles
- Marizanne Kapp bowled economically but lacked support
- Spinners failed to contain Mandhana and Voll
- Fielding standards dropped as pressure mounted
Key Takeaways from DC Women vs RCB Women
- Smriti Mandhana is in outstanding form and leading from the front
- RCB Women look like the most balanced team in WPL 2026
- DC Women’s top-order inconsistency remains a serious concern
- Over-reliance on Shafali Verma continues to hurt Delhi
Points Table Impact
- RCB Women: Gain 2 points and consolidate their position at the top
- DC Women: Miss an opportunity to stay in contention
Final Verdict
The DC Women vs RCB Women WPL 2026 match was dominated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in all three departments. Smriti Mandhana’s knock was not just a match-winning effort, but a statement performance that underlined RCB’s title credentials.
Unless Delhi Capitals Women find greater consistency at the top of the order, they will continue to struggle against disciplined sides like RCB.