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RCB Wins Fourth Consecutive WPL Match
In a Women's Premier League match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 8 wickets.
DC scored 166 runs, with Shafali Verma scoring 62 runs.
RCB chased the target easily, with Smriti Mandhana scoring 96 runs and Georgia Voll scoring 54 runs.
RCB has now won four matches in a row, while DC is at the bottom of the table.
The match was played in Navi Mumbai on January 16, 2026.
RCB is leading the standings with four wins, while DC has three losses from four matches.
RCB defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets to secure their fourth consecutive win in the WPL.
Shafali Verma scored 62 runs for DC, but they were bowled out for 166.
Smriti Mandhana (96) and Georgia Voll (54*) shared a 142-run partnership to lead RCB's chase.
RCB reached the target in 18.2 overs, with Mandhana falling four runs short of a century.
DC's top order collapsed early, with Shafali Verma's half-century being the highlight of their innings.
- Who
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women's Premier League (WPL)
- What
- RCB scored 167/2 and defeated DC by 8 wickets with notable performances by Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll, and Shafali Verma
- Where
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- When
- January 16, 2026
- Why
- RCB's middle-order partnership and Shafali Verma's half-century secured the victory
Key facts
- Teams
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Delhi Capitals
- Match Venue
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
- Match Date
- January 16, 2026
- DC Total
- 166 all out in 20 overs
- RCB Total
- 167/2 in 18.2 overs
- Top Scorers
- Smriti Mandhana (96), Georgia Voll (54*), Shafali Verma (62)
- Key Bowlers
- Lauren Bell (3/26), Prerna Rawat (2/20)
- Century Stand
- Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll (142 runs in 12 overs)
Timeline
RCB's 200+ score against CSK fueled their confidence for batting second.
Then, they chased 228 against KKR, further bolstering their belief.
In response, RCB strategized and won batting second against GG, scoring 182/7.
Yadav and Ghosh's 105-run stand sealed the 32-run victory.
Quotes
Smriti Mandhana
Player of the Match and RCB skipper
“Chasing is easier because you know the target. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to attack and which ones to defend. It worked.”
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“It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell did what they do best.”
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Jemimah Rodrigues
Delhi Capitals player
“We will come back stronger.”
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