Delhi Capitals Women cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in Match 15 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 at Vadodara on January 24. Marizanne Kapp dominated the game with both ball and bat, picking up 2 wickets and finishing unbeaten on 19 as DC chased down 110 with 26 balls to spare. Laura Wolvaardt anchored the chase with a composed 42 off 38 balls, helping DC secure their third win of the season.
For RCB, Smriti Mandhana top-scored with 38 off 34 balls, but the batting lineup crumbled against DC’s disciplined bowling attack. Nandani Sharma led the charge with 3 wickets, while Kapp and Chinelle Henry chipped in with 2 wickets each. This loss marks RCB’s first defeat after five consecutive wins.
Match Summary: DC vs RCB
Here is the complete match summary of this one-sided contest:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Score | 109 all out (20 overs) |
| Delhi Capitals Women Score | 111/3 (15.4 overs) |
| Match Result | DC Women won by 7 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Smriti Mandhana – 38 off 34 balls (6 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Batting (DC) | Laura Wolvaardt – 42* off 38 balls (4 fours, 1 six) |
| Best Bowling (DC) | Nandani Sharma – 3/26 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.50) |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Sayali Satghare – 2/18 in 3 overs (Econ: 6.00) |
| Player of the Match | Marizanne Kapp (DC-W) – 19* (15) & 2/17 |
RCB won the toss and chose to bat first at Vadodara. The decision backfired as DC’s bowlers kept things tight from the start. The powerplay produced only 39 runs for RCB, and they lost Grace Harris early when Kapp had her caught by Wolvaardt for 9.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings: 109 All Out in 20 Overs
RCB struggled to build momentum throughout their innings. Smriti Mandhana played a steady knock of 38 off 34 balls with 6 boundaries and a six, but she fell in the 10th over when Niki Prasad caught her off Minnu Mani’s bowling.
Georgia Voll added 11 runs before Kapp dismissed her, and Gautami Naik departed for just 3 after Shree Charani struck. Richa Ghosh (5) and Radha Yadav (18) tried to steady the ship, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
The middle-order collapse started when Chinelle Henry removed Radha Yadav, who was well caught by Lizelle Lee for 18 off 17 balls. Nadine de Klerk scored 5 before Rodrigues caught her off Henry’s bowling. Arundhati Reddy fell for just 2, dismissed lbw by Nandani Sharma.
Sayali Satghare (3), Shreyanka Patil (7), and Lauren Bell (1*) could not rescue the innings. Nandani Sharma picked up her third wicket when she got Sayali Satghare bowled. The innings ended at exactly 20 overs, with RCB posting only 109 runs, including 7 extras.
The fall of wickets told the story: RCB lost their first wicket at 36, slipped to 62/2, then 67/3. The slide continued to 69/4, 78/5, and 94/6. By the time they reached 97/7, the game was slipping away. The final three wickets fell for just 12 runs as RCB finished on 109.
Delhi Capitals Chase: 111/3 in 15.4 Overs
DC’s openers Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee gave them a flying start. Shafali smashed 16 off just 8 balls at a strike rate of 200, hitting 4 fours before Satghare had her stumped by Richa Ghosh in the second over.
Lizelle Lee fell soon after for 6, caught by Voll off Satghare’s bowling. DC found themselves at 24/2 in the fourth over, but that was the last success RCB would enjoy.
Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues steadied the chase with a crucial 52-run partnership for the third wicket. Wolvaardt played the anchor role, scoring 42 off 38 balls with 4 fours and a six at a strike rate of 110.52. Rodrigues contributed 24 off 26 balls with 4 boundaries before Radha Yadav dismissed her when she was caught by Mandhana.
DC reached 50 runs in 7.3 overs and crossed 100 in 14.1 overs. With Wolvaardt holding firm at one end, Marizanne Kapp came in and finished the job in style. Kapp remained unbeaten on 19 off 15 balls, hitting 3 fours as DC cruised to victory with 26 balls to spare.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Marizanne Kapp’s Complete Performance
The South African all-rounder put in a match-winning display for Delhi Capitals:
- With the ball: 2/17 in 4 overs (Economy: 4.25)
- With the bat: 19* off 15 balls (3 fours)
Kapp set the tone early with the ball, dismissing Grace Harris and Georgia Voll to keep RCB under pressure. Her tight bowling gave away only 4.25 runs per over. She then returned with the bat to seal the chase alongside Wolvaardt, scoring quick runs when DC needed them most.
Conclusion: What This Result Means
DC bounced back with a dominant performance after their recent struggles. The seven-wicket win with 26 balls remaining shows their bowling depth and batting firepower. Kapp’s all-round brilliance reminds everyone why she remains one of the league’s most valuable players.
For RCB, this loss snaps their five-match winning streak. Despite sitting comfortably at the top of the table, the batting collapse exposes vulnerabilities they need to address. Their next match against Mumbai Indians on January 26 offers a chance to get back on track.
RCB remain on top with 10 points from 6 matches (5 wins, 1 loss) and a net run rate of 1.236. DC move to second place with 6 points from 6 matches (3 wins, 3 losses) with a net run rate of -0.169
This game showcased DC’s ability to dominate when their bowlers click together. With Nandani Sharma, Kapp, and Henry sharing the wickets, they restricted a strong RCB lineup to a below-par total and chased it down with ease.
