RCB WOMEN BEAT DELHI CAPITALS BY 8 WICKETS IN WPL 2026

 RCB WOMEN BEAT DELHI CAPITALS BY 8 WICKETS IN WPL 2026

In a thrilling 11th match of the women's premier league 2025-26 at Navi Mumbai , Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women continue their dominant run with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals Women,

RCB extended their unbeaten journey to 4 matches, while Delhi Capitals struggled for consistency in their batting performance.

DC Women start well but fall short 

Delhi Capitals Women won the toss and elected to bat first. Their innings anchored by a fantastic half-century from Shafali Verma, who scored a quick 62 off 41 deliveries, keeping Delhi Capitals competitive throughout the innings.

Shafali's aggressive stroke-play included a mix of powerful drives and well timing boundaries that kept scoreboard keep running. However despite her best efforts and a valuable cameo from Lucy Hamilton (36 off 19 ). Delhi could manage 166 in their 20 overs.

RCB's bowlers did well to restrict Delhi, with Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare making key breakthroughs early in the innings.

RCB Chase with authority 

Chasing 167 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women never look in trouble. Captain Smriti Mandhana delivered a best performance, scoring an exceptional 96 off 61 balls with crisp boundaries and smart running between the wickets.

Mandhana well supported by Georgia Voll, who remain unbeaten with a polished 54 not out off 42 balls, ensuring target was achieved comfortably with 8 wickets in hands and 10 balls to spare. 

The RCB bowling attack also played a pivotable role, provide early breakthroughs that kept the Capitals under pressure.

Match Highlights 

Delhi Capitals Women 

Shafali Verma - 62 (41) - top score for DC 

Lucy Hamilton - 36 (19) short cameo 

What the win means 

This victory keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women at the top of the table with 4 straight wins, showing their credentials and strong form in battings and bowling department. 

On the other hand Delhi Capitals face a strong challenge to turn their season around, as inconsistency at the top of the order continues to cost them crucial matches.