Delhi Capitals (w)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (w)
Delhi Capitals Women will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the fourth match of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This match will be a repeat of the WPL 2024 final, where RCBW secured their first-ever win over DCW after losing the previous four meetings. Both teams will look to establish early momentum in the tournament.
Meg Lanning and Smriti Mandhana will lead their teams again in this contest. DCW have dominated RCBW in head-to-head encounters, winning four out of the last five matches. Notably, three of those wins came while setting a target, showing DCW’s strength in defending totals.
RCBW will aim to carry their confidence from last season’s final win into this match. However, DCW’s strong record in this fixture makes them a tough opponent. With both teams having experienced players, this match is expected to be a competitive battle.
Shreyanka Patil has taken 9 wickets in 3 matches against DCW, including two 4-wicket hauls, making her a key threat for them in this contest.
The betting tip is...
Shreyanka Patil - Over 2.5 Wickets
61 %
39 %
Delhi Capitals (w)Royal Challengers Bangalore (w)Delhi Capitals Women will rely on their strong batting unit, led by Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma. The opening pair has been the most successful in WPL history, with a combined partnership tally of 868 runs.
Their consistency has been crucial in DCW’s back-to-back final appearances. Marizanne Kapp remains one of the top all-rounders, providing stability with both bat and ball.
DCW’s top 5 batters include Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Marizanne Kapp, making them one of the most destructive lineups in the league.
The team has two wicketkeeper-batters, Sarah Bryce and Nandini Kashyap, with the latter expected to start. Overall, DCW holds a strong record against RCBW with 4 wins in 5 matches which will give them confidence.
Shafali, Lanning and Jemimah are the key batters in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Nandini Kashyap (wk), Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, and Radha Yadav.
The defending champions will aim to start their WPL 2025 campaign strongly under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership. However, they will miss key players from last season, as Asha Sobhana, Sophie Molineux, and Kate Cross are unavailable due to injuries.
Sophie Devine has also taken a break from cricket. Nuzhat Parween has been named as Sobhana’s replacement, while Charlie Dean, Heather Graham, and Kim Garth have been added to the squad.
Mandhana’s ability to dominate the power play will be crucial for RCBW. Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh will strengthen the middle order, while Dani Wyatt will add experience at the top.
Renuka Singh’s pace and Georgia Wareham’s spin will be key factors in their bowling attack. Shreyanka Patil’s 4-fer against DCW was a standout performance during the last meeting in the 2024 final.
Mandhana, Perry and Renuka are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Smriti Mandhana (c), Dani Wyatt Hodge, Richa Ghosh (wk), Ellyse Perry, Shreyanka Patil, Heather Graham, Nuzhat Parween, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh, and Georgia Wareham.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will look to continue their momentum from last season’s final win. Both teams have strong squads that give them a slight edge. Ellyse Perry will be crucial in the all-round department, while Shreyanka Patil has been a standout performer against Delhi Capitals Women.
Patil has taken 9 wickets in 3 matches against DCW, including 2 four-wicket hauls. She was also the highest wicket-taker last season which makes her a key player against DCW and in this match.
With Perry, Renuka and Georgia Wareham supporting her in the bowling attack, RCBW’s bowlers could make a big impact. Given their recent success and Patil’s strong record, RCBW has a good chance of securing a win in this contest.
