Delhi Capitals Women will compete against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the final match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, 5th January. The Capitals aim to secure their first title, while the Challengers strive for their second WPL trophy.
Delhi Capitals Women
Delhi Capitals Women started their WPL 2026 season poorly, winning only two of their first five matches. However, they improved their performance to reach the finals with four wins and four losses, finishing third in the standings. They enter the final after defeating Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets, with Shefali Verma and Lizelle Lee forming an 89-run partnership for the first wicket while chasing 169 runs. They have previously beaten the Challengers this season and will look to capitalize on that success.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
The 2024 WPL champions had a strong start, winning their first five matches. Despite losing two games to the Capitals and Mumbai Indians, they advanced to the finals after an 8-wicket victory over UP Warriorz Women. Grace Harris was outstanding in that match, scoring 75 runs off 37 balls, and Smriti Mandhana added a key fifty. The final will showcase the top two teams competing for the championship.
DC-W vs RCB-W Match Details
| DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Match Details | |
| Match | DC Women vs RCB Women Final Match |
| Date and Time | Thursday, February 5; 7:30 p.m. IST |
| Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Broadcasting and Live Streaming | TV-Star Sports Network, Live Stream-JioHotstar |
DC-W vs RCB-W Final Pitch Report
The pitch at Kotambi Stadium is expected to favor batters, but fast bowlers may find some assistance early on with the new ball. Batters who settle in could score big, and spinners might find good turn as the game progresses. The average first-innings total this year at this venue is 159.
DC-W vs RCB-W Final Weather Report
The weather is expected to be clear and humid with no rain forecasted. Being an afternoon match, temperatures are likely to rise to around 31°C under mostly clear skies.
DC-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head Records
| DC-W vs RCB-W head-to-head (in T20s) | |
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals Women | 6 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | 3 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final Probable XI
- Delhi Capitals Women: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell
Players to Watch in the DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final Match
- Laura Wolvaardt | DC-W: Wolvaardt has been key for the Capitals, scoring 273 runs in 9 innings at an average of 45.5. She aims to replicate her recent performances to help her team secure the title.
- Nadine de Klerk | RCB-W: De Klerk has excelled with 14 wickets in 8 innings and has scored 126 runs in 5 innings. Her recent performance with four wickets in the last match makes her a player to watch.
- Grace Harris | RCB-W: Harris has been impactful with 228 runs in 8 innings and two half-centuries, alongside two wickets. Her recent score of 75 further highlights her importance in the game.
DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final Toss Prediction
Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue
- In the last 10 Women’s T20 matches at this venue, the toss winner has chosen to bowl first 9 times.
Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch
- In 16 Women’s T20s played at this venue, teams batting first have won five games, while those batting second have prevailed in 11 matches.
DC-W vs RCB-W Today’s Match Scenario
Scenario 1
- Toss Winner: DC-W (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 45-50
- RCB-W Total: 170-180
- Match Winner: DC Women
Scenario 2
- Toss Winner: RCB-W (opts to bowl first)
- Power-Play Score: 40-42
- DC-W Total: 160-170
- Match Winner: RCB Women
Who will win today’s DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final match?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are strong contenders in the WPL 2026 and are seen as favorites. However, the Delhi Capitals have a good record against them, with six wins out of nine matchups. Based on their recent form and overall performance, RCB Women are likely to win their second WPL trophy.
