The 11th match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 unfolds at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 17 at 7:30 PM IST, Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This clash between teams with opposite starts, with Delhi reeling from a 50-run drubbing by Mumbai Indians and a heartbreaking four-run loss to Gujarat Giants, only to storm back with a seven-wicket demolition of UP Warriorz. RCB, meanwhile, started ideally by edging Mumbai Indians by three wickets before a nine-wicket rout of UP Warriorz.
Squads:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Cricket Team
Smriti Mandhana (C), Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh, Grace Harris, Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Shreyanka Patil, Kumari Prathyusha, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Linsey Smith, Pooja Vastrakar, Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav
Delhi Capitals Women’s Cricket Team
Alana King, Chinelle Henry, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp, Minu Mani, Nandini Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Taniya Bhatia
Players to watch out:
Grace Harris
Grace Harris, the explosive all-rounder, brings dynamite to RCB’s middle order with her power-hitting and handy bowling. In 54 WT20Is, she smashed 577 runs at a blistering 155 strike rate while grabbing nine wickets. Her WPL tally shines across 24 matches with 691 runs at 148 strike rate along with 13 wickets under her name. She lit up the recent UP Warriorz game with a match winning 85.
Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, RCB’s elegant captain, looms large as the X-factor with her timing and leadership poise. Across 157 WT20Is, she piled up 4,102 runs at a strike rate of 124, a testament to her class. In WPL’s 28 matches, she boasts 711 runs at 129 strike rate. Fresh off an unbeaten 47 in the last clash against UP Warriorz, she’s primed to anchor RCB’s chase.
Lizelle Lee
Lizelle Lee, the explosive opener, boasts 82 WT20Is with 1,896 runs at a 110 strike rate. In her outing against Gujarat Giants, she smashed 86 off 54 balls with 12 boundaries and 3 sixes, proving her game changing powers. Against UP Warriorz, she scored 67 off 44 balls, including 8 boundaries and 3 sixes.
Nandini Sharma
The 24-year-old sensation has taken 8 wickets in 3 WPL matches. Against Mumbai Indians, she grabbed two wickets; she unleashed a five-wicket haul against Gujarat Giants and snared one in the recent UP Warriorz clash. Her fiery spells could rattle RCB’s top order.
Pitch:
DY Patil Stadium offers batting friendly pace and bounce early, favoring high scores around 175 in T20s with six wickets typical. Seamers exploit initial movement, spinners thrive later, and dew often boosts chasing teams; toss winners may bowl first.
Weather:
Perfect conditions await in Navi Mumbai with clear skies and 0% rain chance. Temperatures range from a comfortable 19°C minimum to 29°C maximum, with 48% humidity and light winds at 19 km/h, uninterrupted play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Lizelle Lee, Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Sharma, Nadine de Klerk, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Laura Wolvaardt, Sneh Rana, Chinelle Henry
Match Details:
Date – January 17, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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