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 consecutive win by defeating the Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. The victory has propelled RCB to the top of the points table, and they are now looking like strong contenders for the title.
The match began with DC winning the toss and electing to bat first. The decision seemed to have paid off initially, as the DC openers, Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey, got off to a flying start. The two batswomen added 44 runs for the first wicket before Capsey was dismissed by RCB’s Lauren Bell. Verma, however, continued to bat aggressively and scored 62 runs off 41 balls, including seven fours and two sixes.
Despite Verma’s impressive knock, the DC middle order failed to capitalize on the good start, and the team lost wickets at regular intervals. The RCB bowlers, particularly Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare, bowled well and picked up three wickets each to restrict DC to 166 runs in their 20 overs.
The RCB chase was led by their captain, Smriti Mandhana, who played a magnificent knock of 96 runs off 61 balls. Mandhana, who has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, hit 12 fours and two sixes during her innings. She was well-supported by Georgia Voll, who scored an unbeaten 54 runs off 42 balls.
The two batswomen added 123 runs for the second wicket, taking RCB closer to the target. Although Mandhana was dismissed in the 17th over, Voll ensured that RCB achieved the target with ease, hitting a four off the first ball of the 19th over to seal the win for her team.
The win was a testament to RCB’s strong batting lineup and their ability to chase down targets. The team has been performing well in all departments, and their fourth straight win has made them one of the favorites to win the tournament.
For DC, the loss was a setback, and they will need to regroup and come up with a better performance in their next match. The team has been struggling with consistency, and they will need to work on their batting and bowling to make a comeback in the tournament.
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with all teams competing fiercely. The tournament has provided a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills, and the standard of cricket has been impressive.
As the tournament progresses, the competition is expected to get fiercer, and teams will need to be at their best to win matches. RCB, with their fourth straight win, has made a strong statement, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak in their next match.
In conclusion, RCB’s win over DC was a comprehensive one, and the team’s batting and bowling performances were impressive. The win has taken RCB to the top of the points table, and they are now looking like strong contenders for the title. The WPL 2026 is turning out to be an exciting tournament, and cricket fans can expect more thrilling matches in the coming days.
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