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, showcasing their dominance in the league.
The match began with DC winning the toss and opting to bat first. The team got off to a good start, with opener Shafali Verma taking charge and scoring a brilliant 62 off 41 deliveries. Her knock included 11 fours and a six, helping DC post a competitive total. However, the rest of the DC batting lineup failed to capitalize on the strong start, and the team eventually managed to post 166 runs in their 20 overs.
The RCB bowlers put up an impressive performance, with Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare picking up three wickets each. Their economical bowling and ability to take wickets at regular intervals restricted DC’s scoring and prevented them from posting a bigger total.
Chasing a target of 167 runs, RCB got off to a solid start, thanks to their captain Smriti Mandhana. She played a captain’s knock, scoring 96 runs off 61 deliveries, which included 14 fours and a six. Her partnership with Georgia Voll proved to be crucial, as the two batswomen took the game away from DC.
Voll, who remained unbeaten on 54 off 42 deliveries, provided the perfect support to Mandhana, and the two batswomen ensured that RCB chased down the target with ease. The team eventually reached the target in 18.2 overs, winning the match by eight wickets.
The win marked RCB’s fourth straight victory in the tournament, and they now sit at the top of the points table. The team’s impressive performance has been a result of their strong batting lineup, which has been clicking well in the tournament so far. With Mandhana and Voll in good form, RCB will be looking to continue their winning streak and make a strong claim for the title.
On the other hand, DC will be looking to regroup and come back stronger in their next match. The team has shown glimpses of their potential, but they need to work on their consistency and ensure that their batting lineup fires in unison.
The WPL 2026 has been an exciting tournament so far, with several teams competing for the top spot. The league has provided a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills, and the standard of cricket has been impressive. With several matches still to be played, the tournament is expected to get even more intense, and fans can look forward to some thrilling encounters.
In conclusion, RCB’s win over DC marked their fourth straight victory in the WPL 2026. The team’s impressive performance has been a result of their strong batting lineup, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak in the tournament. With several matches still to be played, the WPL 2026 is expected to get even more exciting, and fans can look forward to some thrilling encounters.
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