RCB record their fourth straight win in WPL 2026
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women’s team is on a roll in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, having recorded their fourth straight win in the tournament. On Saturday, they defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets in Navi Mumbai, cementing their position as one of the top teams in the league. The win was a testament to the team’s strength and depth, with both the bowlers and batsmen contributing to the victory.
The Delhi Capitals, who were put in to bat first, got off to a solid start with their opening pair of Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey. The two batsmen played cautiously, rotating the strike and hitting the occasional boundary to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, it was Verma who took the lead, playing some aggressive shots to score 62 runs off just 41 balls. Her innings included 7 fours and 2 sixes, and she was the mainstay of the DC innings.
Despite Verma’s heroics, the DC innings was not without its ups and downs. The team lost wickets at regular intervals, with Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare picking up three wickets each for RCB. The two bowlers were the pick of the RCB attack, bowling with discipline and accuracy to restrict the DC batsmen. Bell, in particular, was impressive, conceding just 24 runs off her four overs while picking up three wickets.
The DC innings eventually ended at 166/7 in their 20 overs, a total that seemed competitive but not insurmountable. The RCB team, led by captain Smriti Mandhana, was confident of chasing down the target, and they got off to a solid start. Mandhana, who has been in excellent form in the tournament, played a captain’s innings, scoring 96 runs off 61 balls. Her knock included 12 fours and 2 sixes, and she was the main reason why RCB were able to chase down the target with ease.
Mandhana was well supported by Georgia Voll, who scored 54 runs off 42 balls. The two batsmen added 114 runs for the second wicket, taking the game away from DC. Voll’s innings was a testament to her growing maturity as a batsman, as she played with caution and aggression to support Mandhana.
The RCB team eventually reached the target in 18.2 overs, winning the game by eight wickets. The victory was a morale-booster for the team, which has been playing some excellent cricket in the tournament. With four wins in a row, RCB are now one of the top teams in the league, and they will be looking to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches.
The DC team, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their loss. Despite posting a competitive total, they were unable to restrict the RCB batsmen, who played with freedom and aggression to chase down the target. The team will need to regroup and come up with a new strategy to win their upcoming matches.
In conclusion, the RCB team’s win over DC was a testament to their strength and depth. With both the bowlers and batsmen contributing to the victory, the team is looking like a formidable unit in the tournament. As the league progresses, it will be interesting to see how RCB fare against the other teams, and whether they can continue their winning streak.
The RCB team’s next match will be against the Gujarat Giants, who have been struggling to find their footing in the tournament. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to win and move up the points table. For now, though, the RCB team can bask in the glory of their fourth straight win, and look forward to their next challenge.
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