Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma [Source: @SMAdmirer/X.com]
Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are going to face each other for the 4th match of WPL 2025. Both teams coming off fresh wins will be ready to take on each other in the exciting match which will be staged at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The match will be live from 7:30 PM IST.
DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4: Team Previews And Comparison
Criterion | RCB Women | DC Women |
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Top-Order | 5 | 8 |
Middle order | 8 | 5 |
Pace Bowling | 9 | 8 |
Spin Bowling | 9 | 9 |
Overall | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 |
Delhi Capitals Women
Delhi Capitals Women enter this clash riding high on a thrilling last-ball heist against Mumbai Indians. Led by the explosive Shafali Verma, DCW’s batting boasts firepower but struggles with middle-order consistency. Their bowling, spearheaded by spinners Jess Jonassen and Radha Yadav, will aim to stifle RCB’s aggressive lineup.
However, Lanning’s recent sluggish form and reliance on partnerships could test their resolve against a red-hot RCB attack. Nevertheless, eyes will be on the batting firepower of Rodrigues, and Sutherland who can prove to be vital in the upcoming match.
RCB Women
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women ride a wave of dominance after a commanding chase of 202 against Gujarat Giants. Smriti Mandhana’s elegant strokeplay and Ellyse Perry’s all-around mastery form the backbone of their charge.
Sophie Devine’s power-hitting and Renuka Singh’s death-bowling precision add depth. Against DCW, their challenge lies in countering spin-friendly conditions while maintaining relentless intent with the bat.
DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4: Match Details And Live Streaming
Information | Details |
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Date & Time | February 17, 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
Broadcast & Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Sports 18 Khel, JioStar |
DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4 Pitch Report: How Will Surface At Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara Behave?
The Kotambi Stadium is majorly known as a batting-friendly venue, but it also helps seamers and spinners in the game as well. The last two matches played on this surface have seen a high-scoring total with both games won by chasing teams.
Overall, the pitch is likely to remain favourable for batters initially before gradually wearing down as the tournament progresses. As historically, both teams have won matches chasing here, the toss-winning captain will likely opt to bowl first and utilise the flatter track in the second half of the game.
DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4: Playing XI Prediction
Delhi Capitals Women Probable XI: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Jennifer Bryce, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Anand Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Prema Rawat, VJ Joshitha, Renuka Singh Thakur.
DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4: Fantasy Tips And Key Players
- The last two WPL games at Kotambi have been high-scoring affairs with teams showing aggressive intent with the bat. While spinners have dominated here, chasing teams had the last laugh.
- Hence, an all-rounder-heavy side will be favourable in a fantasy team draft for the upcoming match.
- Risky Pick: Danielle Nicole Wyatt-Hodge can be a powerhouse with the bat in T20 format. However, here recent form is a bit concerning. She has been struggling with scores of 4, 2 and 22 in her recent matches faltering to early attack. Hence, she might be a risky choice in the fantasy draft as a high-risk high-reward option.
- Safe Pick: Richa Ghosh can be a great pick for fantasy teams as she is a reliable middle-order batter who doesn't disappoint. She can be destructive and explosive once she finds her groove as seen in her recent exploit of 64 runs off 27 balls.
- From DC's side, Shafali Verma can be a safe choice as she is renowned for her explosive batting and has also produced match-winning results before with her recent knock being an 18-ball 43 against MIW.
- RCB Women's Expected Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Kim Garth, Renuka Singh Thakur.
- Delhi Capitals Women's Expected Key Players: Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Sarah Jennifer Bryce, Radha Yadav.
DEL-W vs BLR-W Match 4: Winner Prediction
Both teams are a confident pack and will offer an intense match for the audience. With the intensity at its peak, and assessing the team form and recent contributions of players with the bat and the ball, it is safe to say that RCB Women can win the match against DC Women.