The stage is set for the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will compete against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, repeating their matchup from the 2024 final.
RCB reached the final as the top team in the league, while the Capitals secured their spot with a decisive 7-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator. This match showcases the league’s most reliable team against a motivated Delhi squad.
The WPL 2026 final highlights a strategic showdown between Smriti Mandhana’s steady leadership and Jemimah Rodrigues’ dynamic approach. RCB has been consistent with six wins, while the Capitals are eager to avenge their 2024 final loss. Historically, Delhi leads at 6–3, but this season is evenly matched with one win each, making the contest highly competitive.
The match outcome will likely hinge on the performance in the Powerplay. DC boasts a formidable opening pair in Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma, while RCB counters with Mandhana’s finesse and Georgia Voll’s power. The pitch in Vadodara favors chasing teams, making the toss critical in deciding the winner. Managing the pressure of a final will be key.
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026 Final: Match Details
- Date and Time: February 5 (Thursday); 7:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
RCB-W vs DC-W, Head-to-Head Record:
Matches played: 9 | Delhi Capitals won: 3 | RCB-W won: 6
BCA Stadium Pitch Report
The BCA Stadium has become a high-scoring ground as the WPL 2026 comes to a close. Earlier matches favored bowlers, but the pitch now supports scoring, with first-innings averages exceeding 160 and teams easily passing 170 in recent games. Chasing is the preferred approach, with six of the last seven matches won by the team batting second. The black-soil pitch offers some grip for spinners, but evening conditions tend to help batsmen, leading to smoother run-scoring.
Squads
Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani, Alana King, Lucy Hamilton, Taniya Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Grace Harris, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar, D. Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare
RCB-W vs DC-W, WPL 2026 Final: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins the toss and bowls first
- Delhi Capitals’ Powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Delhi Capitals’ total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Delhi Capitals wins the toss and bowls first
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Powerplay score: 60-70 (6 overs)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s total score: 190-200
Match result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win and claim their second WPL title.
