A historic moment awaits us this Thursday at Vadodara. The Kotambi Stadium gears up to stage the mother of all battles. It’s the epic 2026 WPL Final set to feature DC-W and RCB-W for the third time this season. After weeks of high-intensity encounters and cut-throat rivalry, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have managed to soar high. The DC-W vs RCB-W final kicks off tomorrow, and the world waits in anticipation to see something extraordinary unfold.
Both RCB-W and DC-W are on the cusp of unlocking a rare feat. On one hand, RCB-W could well be on their way to becoming the first team to win two WPL titles. While on the other hand, the DC-W could completely flip the script and defeat their WPL Final jinx once and for all.
As the countdown for the DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final fixture draws to a close, here is a detailed preview of the fixture, covering key aspects such as team news, form trends, venue conditions, possible playing Xl combinations, and more.
DC-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head Record (WPL)
Head-to-Head Record WPL
DC-W vs RCB-W Head-to-Head Record (Past 5 Games)
| Match Date | Result |
| 24 January 2026 | DC-W won by 7 wickets |
| 17 January 2026 | RCB-W won by 8 wickets |
| 01 March 2025 | DC-W won by 9 wickets |
| 17 February 2025 | RCB-W won by 8 wickets |
| 17 March 2024 | RCB-W won by 8 wickets |
Delhi Capitals (Women) Team News
Just a week ago, the DC-W saw themselves on the brink of elimination. It became a battle of do-or-die as a narrow 4-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants, which threatened to end their playoff hopes. The three-time WPL finalists weren’t off to the best of starts either. But a magical turnaround in form for Jemimah Rodrigues saved the day for the Capitals and brought them tantalisingly close to their first-ever WPL title.
The DC-W returned to winning ways by completely flipping the table on GG in the Eliminator clash. The skipper, Rodrigues, exceptionally led her side from the front with a lot of positivity. She utilized her bowling resources wisely and then went on to play a valuable 41 (23) to lift the DC-W over the line. Moreover, the team has also had the better of RCB-W in this competition. But they have not won a final against RCB-W, and that’s the deadlock they would be aiming to break this time around.
Top Players To Watch Out For
Possible playing Xl: Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Women) Team News
The RCB-W made their intentions very clear right from the onset. The 2024 WPl champions hardly put a foot wrong when they began their campaign. Five consecutive wins on the bounce and the RCB-W stormed their way into the final without hardly breaking a sweat. Lauren Bell has been a revelation for RCB-W this season. Her dot ball percentage is amongst the highest in the WPL. Bell’s ability to bowl tight overs inside the powerplay has clipped the plans of several in-form batters.
Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris have been in stellar form with the bat. The duo has played some sparkling cameos in clutch moments of the tournament. Mandhana is the top run getter for DC-W, averaging nearly 50, while Harris has also demonstrated her aggressive intent with the bat, striking at almost 180.
Top Players To Watch Out For
Possible playing Xl: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh(w), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
Venue Conditions & Key Stats From Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
The Kotmabi Stadium pitch is generally viewed as quite sporty in nature, offering a balanced contest between the bat and ball. The surface offers true bounce and pace initially, allowing batters to score with freedom. But by looking at the performance trends from recent WPL matches, the surface has shown indications of slowing down, often bringing the spinnersinto business.
The average first innings WPL score at Kotambi Stadium has been between 159 and 169. But the venue has historically been kinder to the chasing sides, with 11 out of 16 T20s clinically won by sides batting last. But bearing in mind how slow the pitch has behaved so far in this competition, either captain must think hard before making the right call at the coin toss.
Key Stats From Kotambi Stadium
| Total Matches | 16 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 159-169 |
| Highest total recorded | 202/4 (20 Ovs) By RCB-W vs GG |
| Lowest total recorded | 108/10 (20 Ovs) By UP-W vs GG |
DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final Preview: Final Verdict
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Women) are undoubtedly the favorites to win the 2026 WPL Final. The team has won a title earlier in 2024, and knows how it’s done, unlike the Delhi Capitals (Women). The Capitals have featured in three consecutive WPL Finals, all of which ended in abject defeat for them. This will inevitably create a mental blockade for the three-time WPL runners-up, who have come agonizingly close only to crash out dismally.
The RCB-W will have the psychological advantage over the DC-W and are probably in a much better position to triumph in the DC-W vs RCB-W WPL Final clash this Thursday.
