RCB Crush DC by 8 Wickets: Mandhana's 96 Fuels 4th Straight WPL 2026 Win.

RCB Crush DC by 8 Wickets: Mandhana's 96 Fuels 4th Straight WPL 2026 Win.

DC vs RCB Highlights WPL 2026: RCB Continue Winning Streak; Beat DC by 8 Wickets.

                    In a commanding display of cricket, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women extended their unbeaten run in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 to four matches with a convincing 8-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) Women.

            The match, played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on January 17, 2026, showcased RCB's dominance in both bowling and batting departments. Captain Smriti Mandhana's scintillating 96 off 61 balls laid the foundation for the chase, while a disciplined bowling unit dismantled DC's innings early on.

RCB now sit comfortably at the top of the WPL 2026 points table with 8 points from four games and a strong net run rate, cementing their status as the team to beat this season.


DC's Batting Struggles: Early Collapse and Shafali's Fightback

Opting to bat first after losing the toss, Delhi Capitals endured a nightmare start. RCB's new-ball bowlers struck decisively in the powerplay, reducing DC to 10/4 within the first two overs. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare were the chief destroyers, picking up quick wickets to expose the middle order.

Shafali Verma provided the lone resistance with a fiery 62 off 40 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes), her seventh half-century in the WPL. She counterattacked aggressively after DC slumped to 74/6, injecting momentum into the innings. Debutant Lucy Hamilton chipped in with a handy 36 off 28 balls, offering late resistance. However, regular wickets prevented DC from building substantial partnerships, and they were restricted to 166/8 in their 20 overs (some reports indicate all out for 166).

RCB's bowling attack was clinical throughout. Lauren Bell led the way with figures of 3/26 (or variations like 2/20 in initial reports), while Sayali Satghare also claimed 3 wickets. Prema Rawat contributed with economical spells and key breakthroughs.





RCB's Dominant Chase: Mandhana and Voll Shine

Chasing 167, RCB lost Grace Harris early (dismissed by Marizanne Kapp for a low score), but that proved to be DC's only major success. Smriti Mandhana took charge, playing an aggressive yet composed innings. She smashed 13 boundaries and 3 sixes in her 96, falling just 4 runs short of what would have been the first WPL century. A brilliant catch by Lucy Hamilton at backward point off Nandni Sharma ended her stay, but the game was already in RCB's grasp.

Georgia Voll provided solid support with an unbeaten 54 off 42 balls (including stylish shots like a reverse-sweep). Their second-wicket partnership of 142 runs (some sources note 156 in partnership context) was match-defining, featuring regular boundaries and powerful hitting. Mandhana's six over deep mid-wicket and Voll's contributions ensured RCB cruised to the target in 19.4 overs (or 18.2 in some accounts), finishing at 169/2.

Mandhana's knock not only earned her Player of the Match honors but also highlighted her form, with multiple fifties this season and a career-best in WPL.


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Key Performers and Match Impact

Smriti Mandhana (RCB): 96 (61 balls) – Masterclass in controlled aggression; nearly broke the WPL century drought.

Georgia Voll (RCB): 54* – Crucial stabilizing knock and record stand.

Shafali Verma (DC): 62 (40 balls) – Lone bright spot in DC's batting.
Lauren Bell (RCB): Key wickets with the new ball; consistent performer.
Sayali Satghare (RCB): Effective in powerplay and death.

This victory marked RCB's perfect record in the Navi Mumbai leg and strengthened their march toward the playoffs. DC, despite flashes of brilliance, remain near the bottom with multiple losses.

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Lucy Hamilton, Sneh Rana, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, Shree Charani.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Gautami Naik, Nadine de Klerk, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Lauren Bell.

RCB's unbeaten streak sets up exciting clashes ahead, while DC will look to regroup. The WPL 2026 continues to deliver high-quality women's cricket!