RCB-W vs DC-W Match Prediction : Final, Womens Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals Women To Win, 1.97
The Delhi Capitals have reached the finals in all seasonsāthey have the pedigree, even if they haven't lifted the trophy yet.
RCB looks overly dependent on Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris to score the bulk of their runs. If they fail, the lineup looks vulnerable.
While both teams have strong attacks, DCās seamers have been more lethal in the playoffs.
RCB-W vs DC-W Betting Tips
Laura Wolvaardt to score over 26.5 runs
We are backing Laura Wolvaardt to play a defining knock in this final. She has been in stellar form this year, accumulating 273 runs at an impressive average of 45.50 across 9 innings. Consistency is her key asset right now, having crossed the 27-run mark in 3 of her last 4 outings. Notably, she enjoys batting against this opposition, with two half-centuries in her last five innings against RCB.
Royal Challengers Bangalore W total runs before fall of 1st wicket Over 25.5
The opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris has provided stability and aggression for RCB throughout the tournament. They have been a reliable duo, posting an opening stand of at least 26 runs in 5 out of 8 matches. Given the high stakes of the final, we expect them to start cautiously but effectively, easily clearing this line.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Delhi Capitals Women
The Royal Challengers Bangalore will look to clinch their second WPL title as they face the Delhi Capitals W on Thursday in the Finals at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. However, we predict the Capitals will finally break their curse.Ā Read on to find out why betting on the underdog may be the way to go here!
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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other inĀ 9 games to date. The Delhi Capitals hold a clear psychological edge with a better record, securingĀ 6 winsĀ compared to just 3 victories for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
India
ā¢ TV: Star Sports Network
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Australia
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USA & Canada
ā¢ TV/Streaming: Willow TV (often via Sling)
United Kingdom
ā¢ TV: Sky Sports Cricket
South Africa
ā¢ TV: SuperSport
New Zealand
ā¢ TV: Sky Sports (NZ)
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RCB-W vs DC-W Team Previews
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Right from the onset of the season, RCB was the team to beat, winning their first 5 matches on the trot. Although their form dipped slightly in the latter half, they did enough to finish at the top of the table and earn a direct ticket to the Finals.
Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana will continue to open the batting. Mandhana has been the leading run-scorer for the franchise, but the middle order needs to step up. Experienced campaigners like Georgia Voll and Richa Ghosh provide stability, while all-rounders Nadine de Klerk and Radha Yadav add crucial depth.
RCBās bowling has been top-notch and is the primary reason for their success.Ā Nadine de Klerk (15 wickets)Ā has been the standout, while fellow seamers Sayali Satghare and Lauren Bell have combined for 20 wickets. In the middle overs, Shreyanka Patil has been excellent, claiming 11 scalps.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Expected Playing 11
Smriti Mandhana (C), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (WK), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
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Delhi Capitals Women
The Delhi Capitals W had a rocky road in the group stages, barely scraping through to the playoffs. However, they peaked at the perfect time, putting up a dominating performance against the Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator to book their place in a fourth consecutive final.
The opening pair of Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma is in ominous form. Lee is Delhi's leading run-scorer this year, and along with Verma, she gave the team a solid platform in the previous match. The middle order has also found its rhythm, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt contributing crucial runs.
The Capitals boast a lethal seam department. The trio ofĀ Nandani Sharma, Chinelle Henry, and Marizanne KappĀ has picked up a massiveĀ 38 wicketsĀ between them. Shree Charani remains the specialist spinner, contributing 14 wickets to the tally.
Delhi Capitals Women Expected Playing 11
Lizelle Lee (WK), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
RCB-W vs DC-W Toss Prediction
While the toss hasnāt been a statistically massive factor at this venue, finals pressure is real. We reckon that the team winning the toss will likely opt to bat first to put runs on the board in a high-pressure game.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Vadodara has progressively become better for batting, and we expect a high-scoring contest on Thursday.
- For the Seamers:Ā Rely on variations and cutters; there isn't much natural swing on offer.
- For the Batters:Ā Play straight, especially against slower bowlers, as the ball may grip and turn as it gets older.
- Par Score:Ā A first-innings total of aroundĀ 170Ā is par on this ground.
- Weather:Ā Conditions will be clear with temperatures around 25 degrees. Watch out for dew later in the evening, which could aid the team batting second.
RCB-W vs DC-W: Who Will Win?
Both teams have proven they are the elite sides of the league, and there is little separating them in terms of raw talent. We expect a contest that goes down to the wire. While the differences between the two are small, we feel that the Delhi Capitals have a slight edge due to a more explosive and deeper batting unit that is peaking at the right moment.
Bet on Delhi Capitals Women to win.
