Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) are set to face Delhi Capitals in the 14th match of the WPL 2025 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A total of 32 matches will be played during the group stage.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Preview
A dominant victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) was exactly what Delhi Capitals (DC) needed to recharge ahead of their next challenge. Less than 24 hours after their triumph, they will face a wounded RCB but with plenty of positives on their side. They currently sit atop the table with eight points from six matches. Their bowling has been outstanding in the last two games, restricting opponents to sub-130 totals. Additionally, their fielding has been among the best in the tournament, with Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, and Jemimah Rodrigues showcasing exceptional athleticism to save crucial runs.
RCB, on the other hand, have struggled at home, losing their last three matches at the Chinnaswamy. Their defeat to Gujarat Giants, where they were limited to 125 for 7, hit them the hardest, as captain Smriti Mandhana admitted post-match. Heading into this clash, several concerns loom over them: Is their batting overly reliant on Ellyse Perry? Are they feeling the absence of their spin trio—Asha Sobhana, Sophie Molineux, and Shreyanka Patil—who were key at this venue last season? Is Mandhana’s inconsistent form weighing the team down? RCB will need to find solutions quickly and give their home fans something to cheer for one last time before the tournament shifts to Lucknow.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Head-to-head
- Total matches: 5
- Delhi Capitals wins: 3
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru wins: 2
- No Results: 0
- First-ever Fixture: 13 March , 2023
- Most-recent Fixture: 17 February, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Pitch Report
The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to offer a balanced contest, providing assistance to both pacers and spinners. Given the conditions, both teams are likely to prefer chasing.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Form Guide
Royal Challengers Bengaluru LLL (last three matches, most recent first)
Delhi Capitals WWL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Team News and Predicted XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Team News
In their previous match, RCB made a single change, replacing left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht with legspinner Prema Rawat. However, Rawat bowled only one over, conceding 19 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women – Predicted XI
- Smriti Mandhana (capt)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Ellyse Perry
- Raghvi Bisht
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Kanika Ahuja
- Georgia Wareham
- Sneh Rana
- Kim Garth
- Prema Rawat/ Ekta Bisht
- Renuka Singh
Delhi Capitals Women – Team News
DC are expected to stick with their winning lineup.
Delhi Capitals Women – Predicted XI
- Meg Lanning (capt)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Annabel Sutherland
- Marizanne Kapp
- Sarah Bryce (wk)
- Jess Jonassen
- Niki Prasad
- Minnu Mani
- Titas Sadhu
- Shikha Pandey
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Players To Watch Out For
Minnu Mani (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women)
Minnu Mani put in a wholehearted effort against MI, both with the ball and in the field. After a quiet 12th over, she delivered a game-changing 17th, dismissing S Sajana and Amelia Kerr in quick succession. She returned in the 19th to remove Sansriti Gupta, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 17 from three overs on a sluggish pitch.
Her athleticism was on full display in the 13th over when she pulled off a stunning one-handed stop to her right, preventing a boundary—further proving why she’s among the best fielders in the tournament. Despite bowling only 14 overs across five matches and picking up five wickets, DC would benefit from utilizing her more, allowing her to complete her full quota—something she’s managed only twice this season.
Georgia Wareham (Delhi Capitals Women)
Georgia Wareham has made a strong comeback after conceding 50 runs in the season opener, taking nine wickets in five matches since. Against the Giants, she claimed two key scalps—Harleen Deol and top-scorer Ashleigh Gardner—though it came a little too late. Having previously batted at No. 3 for Australia, where she even notched a half-century, RCB could consider utilizing her as a middle-order floater if early wickets fall.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women: Prediction
Scenario 1
- Toss: Delhi Capitals Women win the toss and opt to bat
- Powerplay Score: 45-50
- Delhi Capitals Women Total: 160-180
- Match Result: Delhi Capitals Women win the match
Scenario 2
- Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the toss and bowl
- Powerplay Score: 50-55
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Total: 155-170
- Match Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women win the match
When and Where To Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women LIVE? Broadcast and Streaming Details
The Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Delhi Capitals Women is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday, March 1, at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar for FREE.
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FAQs
When and where will the RCB-W vs DC match take place in WPL 2025?
The 14th match of WPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
How has Delhi Capitals performed so far in WPL 2025?
DC currently tops the table with eight points from six matches. Their bowling has been exceptional, restricting opponents to sub-130 totals in the last two games, and they have been among the best fielding sides in the tournament.
What are the major concerns for RCB-W ahead of their match against DC?
RCB has lost their last three home games, with concerns over their batting being overly reliant on Ellyse Perry and the absence of key spinners Asha Sobhana, Sophie Molineux, and Shreyanka Patil. Captain Smriti Mandhana’s inconsistent form is also a worry.
Who are the key players to watch out for in the RCB-W vs DC clash?
Minnu Mani has been outstanding for DC with both ball and fielding, while Georgia Wareham has bounced back strongly for RCB, taking nine wickets in five games. RCB might also consider using Wareham as a floater in the middle order.
Will DC make any changes to their playing XI for the match against RCB?
DC is likely to retain their winning combination for this crucial encounter.
