The 13th match of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 ignites at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on January 20 at 7:30 PM IST, Delhi Capitals against Mumbai Indians. Delhi Capitals have lost three out of their four matches, including a recent stumble of 8 wickets against RCB, and now desperately seek momentum with those two crucial points to edge closer to the playoffs. Mumbai Indians, having dropped three of their five games, mirror the urgency in the second half of WPL, hunting a vital win to reignite their campaign.
Squads:
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
Mumbai Indians Women’s Cricket Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nicola Carey, Sanskriti Gupta, Milly Illingworth, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Gunalan Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Poonam Khemnar, Kranthi Reddy, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver Brunt, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Triveni Vasistha
Players to watch out:
Lizelle Lee
Lizelle Lee, the explosive South African opener, brings fireworks to Delhi’s top order. In 82 WT20Is, she has amassed 1896 runs at a blistering strike rate of 110, including one century and thirteen fifties. In WPL’s four matches this season, she has smashed 167 runs at 151 strike rate, with a dazzling 86 against Gujarat Giants and 67 against UP Warriorz her power-hitting could set the tone early on this batting paradise.
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt, the elegant right hander, anchors innings with poise. Across 85 WT20Is, she boasts 2225 runs at 117 strike rate. In 17 WPL matches, she piled up 453 runs at 132 strike rate, this season she scored firing 77 against Gujarat Giants and an unbeaten 25 against UP Warriorz, expect her to build big totals as the pitch quickens.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians captain, blends aggression and leadership. In 187 WT20Is, she scored 3784 runs and snared 32 wickets. Over 32 WPL matches, she has 1050 runs at 144 strike rate, including 74* against Delhi Capitals, 71* against Gujarat, 16 and 18 respectively versus UP Warriorz, her clutch middle order mayhem could turn the game.
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Nat Sciver Brunt, the all-round powerhouse, dominates with bat and ball. In 137 T20Is, she’s tallied 2960 runs at 119 strike rate and she has taken 90 wickets as well. In 33 WPL matches, she has racked up 1181 runs at 142 strike rate and 39 wickets, this season has had amazing performances like her 70 and two wickets against Delhi Capitals, 65 runs and two wickets versus UP Warriorz, her versatility might prove decisive.
Pitch:
Kotambi Stadium boasts a batting-friendly pitch that favors stroke makers, especially as the game wears on. It offers a solid base early for fluent play, turning even more explosive later to fuel high scores. Batters settling in thrive, while bowlers toil, expect big totals and thrilling chases in this T20 hotspot.
Weather:
Ideal conditions await in Vadodara with 0% precipitation and winds at 11 km/h. Temperatures range from a comfortable 16°C minimum to 28°C maximum, with 32% humidity, promising uninterrupted, high-scoring action under the lights.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver Brunt, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp, Amanjot Kaur, Nandini Sharma, Sneh Rana, Shabnim Ismail
Match Details:
Date – January 20, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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