Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Delhi Capitals Women are set to clash in the Women’s Premier League 2026 Final on February 5, 2026, at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara, India. The night match kicks off at 7:30 PM IST (local time), promising high stakes under the lights.
This final pits two powerhouses against each other in DC’s fourth attempt at a WPL title after previous heartbreaks, while RCB aims to build on their breakout success from last season. RCB have dominated the league stage with an unbeaten streak earlier, including five straight wins, but suffered their first loss to DC recently, setting up a revenge angle. DC, meanwhile, clawed back from inconsistency, with their new captain Jemimah Rodrigues making bold calls to bowl RCB out for just 109 in that key league win on January 24.
Vadodara’s pitch typically favors batswomen in T20s, offering true bounce early and shortening as the game wears on, with scores around 160-170 often defendable if spinners grip the surface late. Dew could play a big role in the second innings, making the toss crucial—teams batting first have won 60% of recent games here. Weather looks clear with temperatures around 28°C dropping to 22°C, low 10% chance of rain, and light winds—ideal for uninterrupted cricket.
WPL Match Details
- Match: RCBW vs DCW Match
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Delhi Capitals Women
- Date: 05 Feb 2026
- Time: 07:00 PM / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Vadodara International Cricket Stadium
WPL 2026 Live Streaming Info
WPL 2026 runs from January 9 to February 5, 2026. The league stage spans most of that period, with playoffs concluding the tournament. Matches are held at the Navi Mumbai and Vadodara venues.
League matches end February 1, followed by the Eliminator on February 3 and the Final on February 5 in Vadodara.
There are several ways to watch WPL 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India: Star Sports Network will broadcast all matches of the WPL 2026 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
- In Pakistan: Ten Sports will broadcast all matches of the WPL 2026 live on TV
- In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket will broadcast and livestream all matches of the WPL 2026 on Sky Go app.
- In Australia: Fox Cricket will broadcast all matches of the WPL 2026 live on TV via Foxtel. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Kayo Sports app.
- In USA/Canada: Willow TV will broadcast all matches of the WPL 2026 live.
- In South Africa, SuperSport will broadcast and livestream all matches of the WPL 2026.
- In New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ will broadcast all matches of the WPL 2026 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sky Go app.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
To watch the Women’s Premier League 2025 matches for free, fans in Australia can tune in to Channel 7, which broadcasts every match live and free. Additionally, viewers can stream the games digitally at no cost on 7Plus
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Live Score Info:
WPL 2026: Cricket lovers can watch the Live Match Score on ESPN Cricbuzz
RCB Probable XI: Sophie Devine, Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Disha Kasat, Preeti Bose, Asha Shobana, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Molineux, Renuka Singh.
DC Probable XI: Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (capt), Alice Capsey, Chinelle Henry, Anjali Sarvani, Nandani Sharma, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu.
Team Form
RCB entered the playoffs unbeaten through five games, smashing Gujarat Giants by 32 runs just before, powered by Grace Harris’s explosive 127 runs as their top scorer this season. Their loss to DC snapped the run, but they’ve rebounded with high-impact powerplays led by Harris’s chaotic yet calculated aggression. DC have been streaky: a thumping 111/3 chase over RCB on January 24, but earlier losses like 166 all out to RCB on January 17 showed batting fragility. Recent momentum favors RCB’s consistency, though DC’s bowlers like Nandani Sharma (three wickets in that low-scoring thriller) are peaking.
Head-to-Head
Across five meetings, RCB lead 3-2, flipping DC’s early dominance. Last five: DC won Jan 24, 2026 (111/3 beat 109); RCB won Jan 17, 2026 (169/2 beat 166); DC won Mar 1, 2025 (151/1 beat 147/5); RCB won Feb 17, 2025 (146/2 beat 141); RCB won Mar 17, 2024 (115/2 beat 113). Total WPL clashes highlight RCB’s growing edge in crunch ties.
RCB Analysis
RCB’s strength lies in their top-order firepower and balanced attack. Grace Harris has been mayhem up front, embracing high-variance hitting without ego, complemented by Smriti Mandhana’s class. Their powerplay scoring is league-best, but middle-order depth beyond Sophie Devine can wobble if Harris fails. Bowling shines with Asha Shobana’s spin and quicks like Ellyse Perry restricting totals—key in defending low chases. Weakness: occasional over-reliance on overseas stars amid fatigue from a tight schedule.
DC Analysis
DC boast explosive openers Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt, with Jemimah Rodrigues anchoring under pressure—her 24 off 26 in the recent win steadied nerves. Marizanne Kapp and Minnu Mani shared four wickets to humble RCB last time, exposing RCB’s fragility. Strengths include spin variety (Minnu, Radha Yadav) and death bowling from Nandani Sharma. Weaknesses persist in batting collapses, as seen in prior heavy defeats, and finding rhythm without Jess Jonassen’s all-round bite. Rodrigues’s captaincy has injected bravery, targeting RCB’s egos.
Key Talking Points
Grace Harris vs DC spinners could define the powerplay—her method thrives on Vadodara’s bounce. Rodrigues scripting a title tale mirrors her resurgence, while RCB’s Perry-Kapp matchup evokes WPL finals past. DC’s fourth shot adds desperation; RCB’s habit-making quest brings swagger. Fatigue hits both after league grind, but dew tilts toward chasing.
RCB’s superior form, squad depth, and head-to-head momentum give them a slight edge on this batting-friendly track—expect them to post 165 and defend via spin in the second dig. Harris’s fireworks and Perry’s nous overpower DC’s inconsistencies, clinching RCB the trophy by 8-12 runs. Still, Rodrigues’s grit keeps it tight till the end.