The WPL 2026 season culminates in a blockbuster final as the table-topping Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women face the perennial finalists Delhi Capitals Women at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. RCB-W, the 2024 champions, aim for a second title after dominating the league stage. DC-W, in their fourth consecutive final, desperately seek their maiden trophy after three previous losses. With the head-to-head split this season (1-1) and contrasting routes to the final, this promises to be a thrilling battle for supremacy.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Win Probability
RCBW vs DCW Batting Tips
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Final Match Details
| Match | Women’s Premier League 2026, Final |
| Date | Wednesday, 05 February 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
RCBW vs DCW Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are slight favourites to lift their second WPL title. This prediction balances RCB’s season-long dominance against Delhi’s proven ability to win high-pressure knockout games to reach this stage. RCB have been the most consistent team, boasting the best batting lineup led by the in-form Smriti Mandhana (290 runs) and a potent bowling attack. However, Delhi Capitals have won all their matches while chasing this season, and if they bowl first, their confidence will be sky-high. While Delhi’s experience in finals is vast, their record in them (0-3) is a psychological hurdle. RCB’s overall balance and the winning memory of their 2024 final victory give them a narrow edge. Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to win a close final.
RCBW vs DCW Head to Head (Last 7 Matches)
| Total Matches | 07 |
| RCBW Won | 03 |
| DCW Won | 04 |
| Draw/No Result | 00 |
RCBW vs DCW Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
RCB-W have been the team to beat all season, combining explosive batting with disciplined bowling. Their strength is a deep batting order where every player from Mandhana to Richa Ghosh can be a match-winner. The bowling, led by Nadine de Klerk (15 wickets) and Lauren Bell, has been clinical. They carry the confidence of champions.
RCBW Probable Playing XI-
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (WK), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell.
Top Player to Watch- Smriti Mandhana & Nadine de Klerk.
Delhi Capitals Women
Delhi Capitals are in their fourth straight final, showcasing incredible consistency in knockouts. Their batting is powered by Lizelle Lee (283 runs) and the ever-reliable Laura Wolvaardt. Their bowling attack has wicket-takers in Nandni Sharma (16 wickets) and Shree Charani. They are unbeaten while chasing this season, a huge mental boost if they field first.
DCW Probable Playing XI-
Lizelle Lee (WK), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma.
Top Player to Watch- Lizelle Lee & Minnu Mani.
RCBW vs DCW Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara is batting-friendly with consistent bounce and shorter boundaries, leading to high scores. The surface flattens out as the game progresses, and heavy dew in the second innings gives a massive advantage to the team chasing, making bowling extremely difficult under lights.
Conditions in Vadodara are expected to be cool, dry, and pleasant, ideal for a cricket match, with dew formation likely later in the evening.
RCBW vs DCW Toss Prediction
Given the overwhelming advantage for the chasing side at this venue due to dew, and Delhi’s perfect record when chasing this season, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.
RCBW vs DCW Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Richa Ghosh, Lizelle Lee
- Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders: Grace Harris, Marizanne Kapp
- Bowlers: Nadine de Klerk, Lauren Bell, Nandani Sharma
Pro Tip- Dream11 currently offers users from outside India the ability to create teams for free. Given the heavy dew factor, prioritize top-order batters from the team that will chase. All-rounders who can bowl in the powerplay or middle overs (before dew peaks) are highly valuable. Always finalize your Dream11 team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts (around 07:00 PM IST).
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