DCW vs RCBW, WPL 2026: Kapp Leads Delhi Capitals to 7-Wicket Win
Summary: Delhi Capitals Women delivered a clinical all-round performance to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women by 7 wickets in WPL 2026. Marizanne Kapp starred with bat and ball as DCW chased down 110 comfortably, handing RCBW their first defeat of the season, though Bengaluru had already sealed playoff qualification.
Vadodara, Jan 24: Delhi Capitals Women produced a dominant and well-balanced performance to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women by 7 wickets in the 15th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.
After winning the toss, DCW skipper Jemimah Rodrigues opted to bowl first - a decision that paid rich dividends as Delhi’s disciplined bowling unit restricted RCBW to just 109 all out in 20 overs.
RCBW Batting: Mandhana Fights, Others Falter
RCBW captain Smriti Mandhana top-scored with a steady 38 off 34 balls, striking six boundaries and a six. However, regular wickets at the other end prevented Bengaluru from building momentum.
Delhi’s bowlers kept things tight:
- Marizanne Kapp: 2/17
- Chinelle Henry: 2/22
- Minnu Mani: 2 wickets
Nandni Sharma impressed with 3 wickets, cleaning up the lower order.
Despite brief resistance from Radha Yadav (18), RCBW were bundled out at a modest run rate of 5.45.
DCW Chase: Calm, Confident, Clinical
Delhi Capitals began briskly with Shafali Verma smashing 16 off just 8 balls. After early wickets, the experienced duo of Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp ensured there were no hiccups.
Laura Wolvaardt: 42* (38 balls)
Jemimah Rodrigues: 24 (26 balls)
Marizanne Kapp: 19* (15 balls)
DCW chased down the target in 15.4 overs, finishing at 111/3, with an impressive run rate of 7.09.
Player of the Match
- Marizanne Kapp
- 2 wickets for 17 runs
- 19* with the bat
A true all-round display under pressure.
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What This Result Means
- RCBW suffer their first defeat of WPL 2026
- RCBW already qualified for playoffs
- DCW gain crucial momentum heading into the final league stage
Next Match
- RCBW vs MIW – Match 16
- Monday, January 26
- BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- 7:30 PM IST
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