RCB Women vs DC Women WPL 2026 Match Analysis: DC Win by 7 Wickets
RCB Women vs DC Women Match Analysis – DC Clinch Dominant 7-Wicket Win in WPL 2026
Delhi Capitals Women continued their strong run in the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a comprehensive 7-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the 15th match at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on January 24, 2026. Chasing a modest target of 110, DC Women wrapped up the game with 26 balls to spare, underlining their superiority in all departments.
Match Summary
- Match: RCB Women vs DC Women, 15th Match, WPL 2026
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
- Date: January 24, 2026
- Result: Delhi Capitals Women won by 7 wickets
- RCB Women: 109 all out (20 overs)
- DC Women: 111/3 (15.4 overs)
- Points: DC Women – 2, RCB Women – 0
RCB Women Innings Analysis – Batting Collapse Costs Dear
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women struggled to build momentum throughout their innings and were eventually bowled out for 109 in 20 overs, managing a run rate of just 5.45 on a pitch that improved under lights.
Key Moments from RCB Batting
- Smriti Mandhana (38 off 34 balls) looked fluent early on and was the only batter who showed real intent at the top.
- Early dismissal of Grace Harris (9) stalled RCB’s powerplay momentum.
- A damaging middle-order collapse saw RCB lose five wickets for just 17 runs between overs 9 and 14.
- Richa Ghosh (5) and Nadine de Klerk (5) failed to provide the finishing push.
RCB managed only 39 runs in the powerplay and never recovered after losing wickets at regular intervals. Poor strike rotation and lack of boundary hitting proved decisive.
DC Women Bowling Performance – Kapp Leads the Charge
Delhi Capitals Women delivered a disciplined bowling performance, exploiting RCB’s lack of partnerships.
Standout Bowlers
- Marizanne Kapp: 4–0–17–2
- Removed both Mandhana and Voll, breaking the backbone of RCB’s batting.
- Chinelle Henry: 4–0–22–2
- Used pace and bounce effectively in the middle overs.
- Nandani Sharma: 4–0–26–2
- Cleaned up the lower order with accurate lines.
DC Women’s bowlers kept the pressure on with tight spells, conceding very few easy boundaries and forcing errors.
DC Women Chase – Calm, Clinical, Convincing
Chasing 110, Delhi Capitals Women were briefly jolted by the early wickets of Shafali Verma (16) and Lizelle Lee (6), but the chase was never in real danger.
Match-Winning Partnership
- Laura Wolvaardt (42 off 38 balls)* anchored the innings with maturity and composure.
- Jemimah Rodrigues (24) provided stability before falling to Radha Yadav.
- Marizanne Kapp (19 off 15 balls)* finished the chase in style, ensuring DC crossed the line in just 15.4 overs.
DC Women maintained a steady run rate and capitalised on loose deliveries, showcasing their depth and balance.
RCB Women Bowling – Lack of Penetration
RCB’s bowlers struggled to apply sustained pressure after early breakthroughs.
- Sayali Satghare (2/18) was the pick of the bowlers.
- Radha Yadav (1/15) bowled economically but lacked support.
- Inconsistent lines and defensive fields allowed DC to rebuild comfortably.
Turning Point of the Match
The middle-order collapse of RCB Women, where they slipped from 62/2 to 78/5, proved to be the decisive phase. DC Women capitalised immediately and ensured the target remained well within reach.
What This Result Means
- Delhi Capitals Women strengthen their position on the WPL 2026 points table with another confident win.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women face serious questions around middle-order stability and batting intent.
Final Verdict
Delhi Capitals Women outplayed RCB Women in every aspect — bowling discipline, batting composure, and game awareness. With experienced performers like Wolvaardt, Kapp, and Rodrigues stepping up, DC Women look like genuine title contenders in the Women’s Premier League 2026.
RCB Women, meanwhile, will need quick fixes to avoid falling further behind in the tournament.