DC W vs RCB W WPL 2026: What to Expect and Where to Watch

DC W vs RCB W WPL 2026: The WPL 2026 Final will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on February 5. This is a repeat of the 2024 final, in which RCB beat DC.

RCB have reached the final as the table-toppers, showing consistent form throughout the season. DC reached the final after coming through the Eliminator and are now chasing its first-ever WPL title, after losing three finals earlier.

The match final will be played today, Thursday, February 5. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST. The venue is Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. The captains are Smriti Mandhana for RCB and Jemimah Rodrigues for DC.

RCB and DC have played 9 matches in WPL history. DC have won 6 matches, while RCB have won 3. There have been no ties and no no-results.

DC dominated early, winning both matches in 2023 and also winning the 2024 league stage meetings. But RCB made the biggest comeback by winning the 2024 final by 8 wickets. Both teams have won one match each in the current season. RCB chased 166 in one game with an 8-wicket win, while DC won the other match by 7 wickets, keeping RCB to just 109.

DC W vs RCB W Women’s Premier League 2026: What to expect?

The WPL 2026 final is set up like a proper story match. Jemimah Rodrigues’ Delhi Capitals will face Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, and both teams have something big on the line.

For the Delhi Capitals, this final is about ending a painful trend. This is their fourth straight WPL final, but they have lost all three previous finals. So even though DC are used to reaching the big stage, the pressure is always heavier for them because they still haven’t lifted the trophy.

This season has been different for DC compared to the last few years. In 2023, 2024, and 2025, they dominated the league stage and reached the final directly. But in 2026, their journey was a struggle. At one stage, they were almost knocked out. They saved themselves and made the final by beating Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator by 7 wickets, mainly because of a strong bowling performance.

The biggest talking point is the 2024 final revenge angle. In that match, DC started strongly after choosing to bat. They were 64/1 in 7.1 overs, with Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning giving them a flying start. But RCB completely turned the game around, bowled DC out for just 113, and then comfortably chased the target to win the title.

Now, two years later, DC finally get another shot at the same opponent. They already showed they can fight back this season. After being beaten badly by RCB in Navi Mumbai, they returned the favour by winning in Vadodara.

So this final is not just about who plays better cricket. For DC, it’s about breaking the “final curse” and proving they can finish the job. For RCB, it’s about defending their big-match confidence and stopping DC from writing their redemption story.

DC W vs RCB W Women’s Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11

Here is the predicted team lineup of DC W and RCB W in the Women’s Premier League 2026:

DC W vs RCB W 2025 Women’s Premier League 2026: Where to watch

The RCB vs DC WPL 2026 final will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, as they hold the official TV rights for the tournament. For online streaming, fans can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app. The final is scheduled to begin at 7 PM IST.

FAQs

Q. Where is the DC W vs RCB W being played?

A. The RCB vs DC WPL final will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Q. Which team has won more matches?

A. RCB and DC have played 9 matches in WPL history. DC have won 6 matches, while RCB have won 3.

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