WPL RCB vs DC clash in Navi Mumbai as unbeaten Bengaluru face Delhi Capitals in Match 11 of Women’s Premier League 2026
The Women’s Premier League 2026 enters an important stage as Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women take on Delhi Capitals Women in Match 11 of the season. The high-profile match will take place today, at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, with both teams hoping to increase their position on the points table.
RCB walk into the contest riding an unbeaten run, showing balance across departments. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, will look to build on their recent win and find consistency as the tournament gathers pace.
Match date, time and venue
- Match No.: 11
- Tournament: WPL 2026
- Date: January 17, 2026
- Venue: DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
- Toss: Around 7:00 PM IST
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
Where to watch WPL 2026 DC vs RCB live
Live TV telecast in India
The RCB vs DC WPL 2026 match will be shown live on the Star Sports Network across India.
Live streaming details
Fans can also watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website, accessible on mobiles, laptops and smart TVs with an active subscription.
International broadcast information
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- Australia: FOX Cricket, Kayo Sports
- South Africa: SuperSport
- USA and Canada: Willow TV
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
Pitch report and match conditions
The DY Patil pitch has offered good value for stroke play throughout the season. Batters have enjoyed the bounce, while bowlers who rely on variations have managed to contain runs. Chasing sides have found more success at this venue, making the toss an important factor. A score in excess of 170 runs is expected to put pressure on the team batting second.
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Probable playing XIs
Delhi Capitals Women (Probable XI)
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (Probable XI)
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith / Georgia Voll
RCB are expected to decide their overseas combination after assessing conditions closer to the start.
Head-to-head record in WPL
Since the inception of the Women’s Premier League, RCB and DC have faced each other seven times.
- Matches played: 7
- Delhi Capitals wins: 5
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins: 2
- No result: 0
- Delhi have enjoyed the upper hand historically, although Bengaluru’s victories have come in key encounters.
Team records
This rivalry has delivered both high-scoring games and dramatic batting collapses.
Highest team total: Delhi Capitals – 223/2, the highest score in this fixture
RCB’s highest total: 180/7, their best effort against Delhi
At the lower end:
Delhi’s lowest score: 113 all out
RCB’s lowest score: 115
Delhi average around 165 runs per match in head-to-head games, while RCB average close to 153, highlighting Delhi’s stronger overall returns with the bat.
Top batters in the rivalry
Shafali Verma has been Delhi’s standout performer against RCB, scoring 281 runs, including a blistering 80 not out off 43 balls. Her aggressive starts have often set the tone for Delhi.
For RCB, Smriti Mandhana leads the charts with 242 runs against Delhi. Her best effort, an elegant 81 off 47 balls, remains one of the finest innings in this rivalry.
In recent seasons, Lizelle Lee and Laura Wolvaardt have strengthened Delhi’s top order. They give stability at the start and also add firepower in the batting lineup.
Bowling records that shaped matches
Bowling has often changed the course of RCB vs DC games. Tara Norris took 5/29 for Delhi, which is one of the best spells in WPL history.
On the other hand, Shreyanka Patil grabbed 4/26 for RCB. She often breaks partnerships at crucial moments. Over time, she has become RCB’s most successful bowler against Delhi.
Players to watch
Several players could decide the match. Lizelle Lee gives Delhi strong starts. Shafali Verma’s tremendous hitting ability has the potential to transform the game.
For RCB, Smriti Mandhana anchors the innings. Shreyanka Patil can pick important wickets and give Bengaluru an advantage with the ball.
Close Contest between Both Teams
Previous matches between these two teams have often been closely fought. For instance, in March 2025, Delhi defeated RCB by 9 wickets, chasing the target easily. However, RCB bounced back in February 2025, winning by 8 wickets. Earlier, in March 2024, RCB again secured an 8-wicket victory. Later that same month, Delhi narrowly beat RCB by just one run.
These results clearly show that the rivalry is competitive. Although Delhi leads overall, the games are usually tight, thrilling, and full of excitement.
Preview of Match
Delhi will enter the WPL 2026 RCB vs DC clash with confidence because of their strong head-to-head record. Moreover, their deep batting lineup gives them an added advantage. On the other hand, RCB will pose a tough challenge with their unbeaten streak and several in-form players. Therefore, with both teams showing strength, the match in Navi Mumbai promises to be exciting, especially under the lights.
