WPL 2026, RCB remain unbeaten with 4th successive victory: Stats
17 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB Women) continued their unbeaten run in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets.

The match, played on Wednesday, saw RCB chase down a target of 166 runs with ease.

Skipper Smriti Mandhana was the star of the show, scoring a stunning 96 off just 61 balls.

Her innings was impressive, showcasing her skill and leadership on the field.

Mandhana's near-century and partnership with Voll
Stellar performance

Mandhana's innings was a masterclass in strokeplay, as she kept the scoreboard ticking even when her partners struggled.

She shared a mammoth 142-run partnership with Georgia Voll, who remained unbeaten on 54 off 43 balls.

The duo's efforts ensured RCB chased down the target with 10 balls to spare.

This victory marked RCB's fourth consecutive win in WPL 2026, maintaining their perfect record so far.

RCB's bowling attack dismantles DC's batting order
Bowling brilliance

Before Mandhana's batting heroics, RCB's bowlers had put up a stellar show.

Lauren Bell was the pick of the bowlers, picking up three wickets for just 26 runs in her four overs.

Prema Rawat also chipped in with two wickets for 16 runs.

Their efforts restricted Delhi Capitals to a total of 166 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

DC's batting struggles and Verma's explosive innings
Batting woes

Delhi Capitals's innings got off to a disastrous start as they lost four wickets for just 10 runs, the lowest score at the fall of the fourth wicket in WPL history.

However, Shafali Verma counter-attacked with an aggressive knock of 62 off 34 balls.

She hit six fours and three sixes during her innings, helping DC post a respectable total despite their early batting woes.