Delhi Capitals Women vs RCB Women Prediction & Match Preview – WPL 11th Match

Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women contest the 11th match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday 17 January, with the game under lights from 7:30 pm local time.

Delhi’s likely line-up has plenty of top-order quality in Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee, with captain Jemimah Rodrigues and the all-round pair of Marizanne Kapp and Chinelle Henry giving depth. Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma and Shree Charani make up the rest of the side.

RCB Women have Grace Harris and captain Smriti Mandhana at the top, Richa Ghosh as wicketkeeper and finisher, and the all-round talent of Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy. Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Linsey Smith and Lauren Bell give the attack variety. Given the true surface and quick outfield, we expect a high-scoring, quick-paced contest. The powerplay overs and death bowling are likely to be decisive, and the side that handles dew in the chase best will have an advantage.

Probable playing XI

Pitch report

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy generally gives batters a true surface with good bounce and a quick outfield that rewards clean hitting. The powerplay is important because early momentum often sets up a big total. Under lights the ball comes onto the bat well, and dew can ease batting in the second innings. Bowlers need slower balls and cutters, especially at the death.

Weather

At 7:30 pm the evening is expected to be warm, at about 26–27 °C, with mostly clear to lightly hazy skies, light winds and no meaningful chance of rain.

Expected scores

• 1st innings: 165–180
• 2nd innings: 155–175

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