Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals in the much-anticipated final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Thursday, February 5. The BCA Stadium in Vadodara will be the host of a memorable
summit clash, where RCB eye their second WPL title and DC seek their first-ever silverware.
Heading into the contest, the Royal Challengers finished at the top of the WPL 2026 standings with six comprehensive victories from their eight league-stage encounters. It earned them a place in the tournament finale, reaping the rewards for some consistent performances in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.
Led by Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi Capitals managed to reach the playoffs stage after a terrific turnaround. They defeated the UP Warriorz in their must-win encounter to end the first round with 4 victories in 8 teams. The third-placed qualifiers then defeated the Gujarat Giants in the eliminator on Tuesday, February 3, to set up a match for the title versus RCB.
RCB Women vs DC Women Head-To-Head Record
The two teams have now played each other nine times in the WPL, with Delhi enjoying the better of their Bengaluru rivals most of the time. They’ve won the rubber on six occasions and lost just thrice.
RCB Women vs DC Women Key Players To Watch Out For
Smriti Mandhana: She is entering the final as the highest run-getter of the tournament for RCB. Leading from the front, the skipper has compiled 290 runs at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 141.46.
Nadine de Klerk: A magnificent all-round cricketer, Klerk is RCB’s top wicket-taker of the season with 15 scalps at an economy rate of 7.25. She will be eyeing another strong performance for her team.
Lizelle Lee: The wicketkeeper-batter is DC’s leading run-scorer of the season with 283 runs blazed at a strike rate of 141.50. She played a vital knock of 43 in the victory over Gujarat Giants in the eliminator.
Nandani Sharma: DC’s trusted hero with the ball, Sharma is their highest wicket-taker after nine games in the campaign. Her 16 scalps have been taken at an average of 17.18.
Which Team Has The Upper Hand?
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been the team to beat at this year’s edition of the WPL with their strong batting lineup and an incisive bowling unit. Mandhana’s team have been delivering one collective performance in the competition after another. It wouldn’t be a shock if they regained the trophy.
