RCBW vs DCW Final 2026: WPL Final Match Preview, Pitch Report, Squads, & Key Battles
The RCBW vs DCW Final 2026 lock horns in the Women’s Premier League 2026 Final at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara, tonight at 7:30 PM local time. After a high-quality season, the two most consistent teams meet in a winner-takes-all showdown with star power across batting, bowling, and all-round departments.
Delhi Capitals Women have reached the WPL final in every season so far, but are still chasing their first title. They will be desperate to finally cross the finish line this time and end their runner-up streak. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, on the other hand, will aim to capitalize on the opportunity and push for their second WPL trophy.
With Smriti Mandhana leading RCBW and Jemimah Rodrigues captaining DCW, fans can expect a high-pressure, high-skill contest under lights.
RCBW vs DCW Final 2026 – Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Final
- Series: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- Date & Time: Today, 7:30 PM LOCAL
- Live Broadcast: JioHotstar & Star Sports
- Live Score: Cricbuzz
This WPL 2026 Final brings together explosive top orders and deep all-round units, making match-ups and bowling phases crucial.
RCBW vs DCW Final 2026 – Full Squads
Delhi Capitals Women Squad
Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia, Lucy Hamilton, Pragati Singh, Eddla Srujana
Squad Strength Snapshot:
- Explosive openers: Shafali Verma + Lizelle Lee
- Stability: Wolvaardt & Jemimah
- Elite all-round quality: Marizanne Kapp
- Spin options: Sneh Rana, Alana King
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squad
Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Dayalan Hemalatha, Prathyoosha Kumar, Gautami Naik, Prema Rawat
Squad Strength Snapshot:
- Big-match batters: Mandhana, Harris, Richa Ghosh
- Multi-skill all-rounders: Vastrakar, de Klerk
- Spin depth: Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav
- New-ball threat: Lauren Bell
RCBW vs DCW Final 2026 – Pitch Report
The Kotambi surface in Vadodara has generally produced balanced T20 wickets with assistance for batters early and grip for spinners as the game progresses.
Pitch Behavior
- Early overs: Good batting conditions, true bounce
- Middle overs: Pitch slows slightly, helping spinners
- Death overs: Change-ups and cutters effective
Expected Par Score
- Competitive total: 155–170
- Anything above 170 puts scoreboard pressure in a final
Weather Outlook
- Clear evening forecast
- Minimal rain threat
- Light dew possible in second innings
Toss could influence strategy — teams may prefer chasing if dew sets in.
Probable Playing XIs – WPL 2026 Final
Delhi Capitals Women Probable XI
- Shafali Verma
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Jemimah Rodrigues (c)
- Marizanne Kapp
- Chinelle Henry
- Niki Prasad
- Sneh Rana
- Alana King
- Minnu Mani
- Shree Charani
Options: Taniya Bhatia as alternate keeper, extra spinner depending on pitch grip.
RCB Women Probable XI
- Smriti Mandhana (c)
- Georgia Voll
- Grace Harris
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Nadine de Klerk
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Shreyanka Patil
- Radha Yadav
- Arundhati Reddy
- Lauren Bell
- Linsey Smith
Options: Hemalatha as batting reinforcement if chasing.
Key Battles to Watch – RCBW vs DCW Final 2026
Smriti Mandhana vs Marizanne Kapp
New-ball swing vs elegant strokeplay. If Kapp removes Mandhana early, DCW gain immediate control.
Shafali Verma vs Lauren Bell
Shafali’s powerplay aggression against Bell’s bounce and seam could define DCW’s start.
Richa Ghosh vs Sneh Rana & Alana King
RCBW’s finishing engine versus DCW’s spin choke in middle overs.
Grace Harris vs DCW Spin Unit
Harris can flip finals quickly — DCW will target her with spin variations.
Tactical Match Preview
- DCW Advantage: Top-order depth + Kapp’s all-round impact
- RCBW Advantage: Explosive middle order + multi-dimensional bowling
- Spin Factor: Both sides carry multiple spin options — middle overs will decide momentum
- Final Pressure: Fielding and death overs execution will be decisive
Match Prediction – RCBW vs DCW Final 2026
This looks like a tight final on paper. If RCBW’s power hitters fire, they can outscore any attack. If DCW’s top order bats deep, their bowling control gives them the edge.
Slight Edge: Delhi Capitals Women — due to batting stability + Kapp factor
Upset Path: RCBW via Mandhana–Richa–Harris power surge
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