There are just a few hours left for the WPL 2026 final, where Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals (RCB-W vs DC-W) will square off on the evening of February 5. This WPL 2026 final will be a blockbuster match as both the teams will have plenty of explosive batsmen and match-turning bowlers.

The match will also witness the rivalry between Smriti Mandana and Jemima Rodriguez. Between Mandana and Rodriguez, only one will leave the field with a smile on his face, while the other will have to wait another year to play in the Women’s Premier League final again.

This article looks at the likely line-ups for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, possible team combinations and key players to watch out for in the WPL 2026 finals.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals – WPL 2026 Finals

Opener: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandana

There is no doubt about the team’s first pair. Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris share a deep bond, which has been reflected on multiple occasions this season. If any of these batsmen take off, then Royal Challengers Bangalore fans can sit back, relax and enjoy the match. Mandhana is vying for the most runs in the tournament. As the leader of the team, she tries to do her best with the bat.

Intermediate: Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar.

The balanced performance of the eleven helped RCB a lot in reaching the final. Instead of relying on individuals, Royal Challengers Bangalore showed themselves as a unit. With the presence of Ghosh, Yadav and Kolek, the middle order looks more capable of overcoming any challenging hurdles. After Mandana, Nadine de Klerk has the highest batting average in the team.

Bowlers: Arundhati Reddy, Shriyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Sayali Sathar

There are multiple holes in the bowling line-up. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s bowling department has exciting talent but lacks the ability to create momentum. Patil or Bell can take wickets at crucial moments. They will be supported by Nadine de Klerk and Grace Harris.

RCB’s likely playing XI: Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (captain), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare.

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – WPL 2026 Final:

Opening match: Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma

If both batsmen find their rhythm immediately, then the crowd can expect a string of four-on-sixes. Both the batsmen love to play some explosive cricket shots. Velma needs to give her best as she hasn’t been doing well with the team this season.

Middle row: Laura Wolverardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (captain), Niki Prasad, Marizane Kapp and Chinelle Henry.

Delhi Capitals’ middle-order is nothing short of a treasure chest – brimming with talent, excitement and possibility. Laura and Jemimah can provide stability, while Marizanne and Chinelle have the ability to boost the run rate with exciting batting.

Bowlers: Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani, Minnu Mani and Nandani Sharma.

Eyes will definitely be on Nallapureddy Charani and Nandani Sharma. Rana could also provide some useful rotation. The bowling team will also get some support from Marizanne Kapp. DC fans hope to see another magical spell from Nandani to make the ending stay in their minds forever.

DC possible XI: Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (captain), Niki Prasad, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Nallapureddy Charani, Minnu Mani and Nandani Sharma.

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