WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Women Highlights & Result – Match 11

Who won Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women clash in Women's Premier League 2026 Match 11 today? — Match result & turning points

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women defeated Delhi Capitals Women by eight wickets to retain the top position after winning all their matches so far in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The match was played on Saturday, January 17, in Navi Mumbai.

Batting first, Delhi Capitals Women were bowled out for 166 in their allotted 20 overs. Shafali Verma was the standout performer for DC W, scoring a fluent 62 off 41 balls. For RCB Women, Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare led the bowling attack with impressive spells, picking up three wickets each.

In reply, RCB Women chased down the target comfortably in 18.2 overs, finishing on 169/2. Captain Smriti Mandhana produced a sensational knock, scoring 96 off 61 deliveries, narrowly missing out on a century. She was well supported by Georgia Voll, who remained unbeaten on 54 off 42 balls and ensured there were no further hiccups in the chase. For Delhi Capitals Women, two bowlers managed to pick up one wicket each.

Top batting performances of the match — Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana showcased her class and experience with a superb knock of 96 off 61 balls, striking 13 fours and three sixes at an impressive strike rate of 157.38. She shared a dominant 142-run partnership in just 91 balls with Georgia Voll, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women home comfortably and helping them maintain their unbeaten run in this year’s tournament.

Top bowling performance of the match — Lauren Bell

RCB Women pacer Lauren Bell was the standout bowler of the match, finishing with impressive figures of 3/26 in her four overs at an economy rate of 6.50. She removed key batters Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee, and Laura Wolvaardt during her spell, playing a crucial role in restricting Delhi Capitals Women.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Marizanne Kapp is the leading wicket-taker in the powerplay in WPL 2026, claiming 23 wickets so far.
• Lauren Bell became the sixth bowler in WPL history to dismiss all three of the opponent’s top-order batters in a single innings.
• Lucy Hamilton’s 36 is now the highest individual score by a batter batting at No. 9 or lower in WPL history.
• Shafali Verma scored her seventh fifty in the WPL.
• Shafali Verma is also the leading six-hitter in the WPL with 53 sixes.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Smriti Mandhana was awarded the Player of the Match for her brilliant 96-run knock off 61 balls. She formed a crucial partnership with Georgia Voll, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women to a convincing victory.

What is the next match?

Delhi Capitals Women will face Mumbai Indians Women on Tuesday, January 20, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will take on Gujarat Giants Women on Monday, January 19, in BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.