RCB Record Their Fourth Straight Win in WPL 2026
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women’s team continued their impressive run in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, registering their fourth straight win in the tournament. On Saturday, they defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets in Navi Mumbai, solidifying their position in the league standings.
The match began with DC winning the toss and opting to bat first. Their decision seemed to pay off initially, as opener Shafali Verma got off to a flying start. Verma, known for her aggressive batting style, scored a quick 62 runs off just 41 deliveries, including 11 fours and a six. Her innings set the tone for the rest of the DC batting lineup, but they were unable to capitalize on the strong start.
The RCB bowling attack, led by Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare, picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals to restrict DC’s scoring. Both Bell and Satghare finished with impressive figures of 3/23 and 3/28, respectively, in their four-over spells. The DC innings eventually came to a close at 166/8 in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing a target of 167 runs, the RCB batting lineup got off to a solid start. Captain Smriti Mandhana, one of the most experienced players in the tournament, led from the front with a brilliant 96 runs off 61 deliveries. Her innings included 12 fours and two sixes, as she took the DC bowling attack to task.
Mandhana was well-supported by her opening partner, Georgia Voll, who scored an unbeaten 54 runs off 42 deliveries. The two batswomen put together a 134-run partnership for the first wicket, effectively taking the game away from DC. Even after Mandhana’s dismissal, Voll continued to bat responsibly, guiding RCB to a comfortable eight-wicket win in 18.2 overs.
The victory marked RCB’s fourth consecutive win in the WPL 2026, and they now find themselves in a strong position in the league standings. With a well-balanced squad and a good mix of experienced and young players, RCB will be looking to continue their winning streak and make a strong push for the playoffs.
On the other hand, DC will be disappointed with their performance, particularly their batting lineup’s inability to capitalize on the strong start provided by Verma. They will need to regroup and come up with a better strategy to compete with the top teams in the tournament.
As the WPL 2026 continues to unfold, fans can expect more exciting matches and thrilling performances from the teams and players. With the competition heating up, each game becomes crucial for the teams to make a push for the top spots in the league standings.
In conclusion, RCB’s win over DC marked a significant milestone in the tournament, as they registered their fourth straight victory. With their strong batting and bowling lineup, they will be a team to watch out for in the remainder of the tournament. As the league progresses, it will be interesting to see how the other teams respond to RCB’s challenge and whether they can maintain their winning streak.
For more updates and scores from the Women’s Premier League 2026, fans can follow the official ESPN Cricinfo website. The full scorecard of the match between RCB and DC can be found at:
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/women-s-premier-league-2025-26-1510059/delhi-capitals-women-vs-royal-challengers-bengaluru-women-11th-match-1513692/full-scorecard
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