Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Head to Head, WPL 2025: DC-W vs RCB-W Stats & Records at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Head to Head, WPL 2025: The 4th match of the Women's Premier League 2025 will witness an electrifying clash between Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Monday, February 17.

This highly anticipated fixture brings together two formidable sides that have already made a strong start to the season, each securing victories in their opening matches.

For the Capitals, this clash offers an opportunity for redemption after their heart-wrenching loss to Bangalore in the WPL 2024 final. Despite dominating the league stage and holding a 4-0 record in head-to-head encounters before the final, Meg Lanning’s unit faltered at the last hurdle. They will be keen to reassert their dominance and avoid repeating past mistakes.

Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers, led by Smriti Mandhana, will aim to build on their victorious campaign last season. Their thrilling win against Gujarat Giants in the season opener showcased their depth and resilience, with Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja playing crucial roles in the chase. This encounter offers the defending champions a chance to continue their momentum and solidify their position in the tournament.

Both teams enter the match with concerns and strategies to refine. Delhi’s opening game highlighted vulnerabilities in their batting, particularly with Lanning struggling against pace. On the other hand, the Bengaluru-based side’s middle-order collapse, despite the eventual win, poses questions about their stability under pressure.

With key players like Marizanne Kapp potentially returning for the Capitals and Sneh Rana joining RCB as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil, team compositions could significantly impact the match's outcome.

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Head to Head Records in WPL

Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women have faced each other five times in WPL history. DC have dominated the rivalry with four wins, while RCB have managed just one victory. That solitary win, however, was the most crucial one – the WPL 2024 final, where RCB stunned DC to lift their maiden WPL title.

Despite DC’s superior head-to-head record, the psychological edge might rest with RCB after their triumph in the final. With both teams bolstered by experienced international stars and young Indian talent, this match promises to be another thrilling chapter in their growing rivalry.

Matches Played: 5
Delhi Capitals Women Wins: 4
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Wins: 1
No Results: 0

DC-W vs RCB-W Summary of Their Last Five WPL Meetings

The last five encounters between DC-W and RCB-W have provided unforgettable moments, with both teams pushing each other to the limit.

In their most recent meeting, the WPL 2024 final, RCB chased down a modest target of 114 with seven wickets in hand, clinching their first title in style. Earlier in the same season, DC secured a nail-biting one-run victory, defending 181 in a thriller. The 2024 season also saw DC's batting firepower dismantling RCB’s bowling attack, posting 194 in Bengaluru.

Their 2023 encounters were equally intense, with DC chasing down 150 with two balls to spare and posting a mammoth 223 against RCB’s 163 in another high-scoring affair. Each match has added to the rivalry’s intensity, making their upcoming clash a must-watch.

Past Five Matches:

• Mar 17, 2024: DC-W 113 vs RCB-W 115/2 (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
• Mar 10, 2024: DC-W 181/5 vs RCB-W 180/7 (Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi)
• Feb 29, 2024: DC-W 194/5 vs RCB-W 169/9 (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru)
• Mar 13, 2023: DC-W 154/4 vs RCB-W 150/4 (Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai)
• Mar 5, 2023: DC-W 223/2 vs RCB-W 163/8 (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Head to Head Stats in WPL

DC-W vs RCB-W Head to Head at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

This match marks the first WPL encounter between the two teams at the Kotambi Stadium, adding an element of unpredictability. Both DC and RCB will be eager to leave their mark at this new venue, which is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball.

Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Stats & Records in WPL

The Kotambi Stadium is in its debut season in the WPL, and has hosted the opening three matches so far.

Matches: 3
Batting 1st Won: -
Batting 2nd Won: 3
Highest Total: 202/4 by RCB-W vs GG-W in 2025
Lowest Total: 143/9 by UPW vs GG-W in 2025
Highest Run Chase: 202/4 by RCB-W vs GG-W in 2025
Lowest Total Defended: -
Average 1st Innings Score: 169.33
Most Runs: Ashleigh Gardner (GG-W) - 131
Highest Scorer: Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) - 80*
Most Wickets: Ashleigh Gardner (GG-W) - 4
Best Bowling Figures: Priya Mishra (GG-W) - 3/25

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, WPL 2025: Full Squads

Delhi Capitals Women Squad: Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Niki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Squad: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Prema Rawat, Raghvi Bist, Joshitha VJ, Kanika Ahuja, Sneh Rana, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Molineux, Renuka Singh, Jagravi Pawar