RCB-W vs DC-W, Match Final, Cricket Tips: The final of the WPL 2026 will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. These two have reached the final after dominating the group stage. RCB-W finished the group stage at the top. They have had multiple performers in the league round and probably the best bowling unit.
Meanwhile, DC-W have had performances in the lateral half of the tournament. Their batting unit has started performing now. But if we talk about the bowling unit, it is RCB-W who has a little edge because of the several wicket-takers. DC-W have failed to do it in three finals, but can they break the jinx in their fourth attempt?
RCB-W vs DC-W: Match Details
Date: February 05, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
RCB-W vs DC-W Live Streaming Details
Indian fans can catch the live action of the Star Sports Networks on the cable TVs. Fans can enjoy the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
RCB-W vs DC-W: Head-to-Head in WPL
Total Matches: 9
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 3
Delhi Capitals: 6
No-Result: 0
RCB-W vs DC-W: Ground Pitch Report
BCA Stadium has proved to be an excellent batting venue. Batting teams have produced great batting surfaces because of the black soil used here. The toss will be crucial here, as bowling first is an ideal decision here. Bowlers have more to bowl in the first innings.
RCB-W vs DC-W: Possible XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
RCB-W vs DC-W: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues produced a MOTM performance in the Eliminator. She is in great form and will have a big role in the final. For RCB-W, Smriti Mandhana holds this role. She is an experienced player and knows how to win big games.
Probable Best Bowler
Lauren Bell has been exceptional in the power play. Her ability to swing at a good pace has troubled the batters. For DC-W, veteran Marizanne Kapp has been the game-changer with the new ball.
Today Match Prediction: Both teams have done well this season, but only one can win the final. RCB-W have an edge because of their bowling unit. DC-W seem to have found their form back and are going great. Hence, we predict DC-W to win the final on Thursday.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
