Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma [Source: @TheShafaliVerma/X.com]
RCB Women are all set to face Delhi Capitals Women on March 1 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The match will be a great tussle between the recently won DC team and the slumping RCB Women who have been struggling recently with their team form. The live action will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals Women have been one of the most consistent teams this season, winning four of their six matches and sitting at the top of the table with eight points. They have shown their ability to dominate opposition attacks. However, their bowling has been slightly expensive. As they look to solidify their top position, maintaining balance in both departments will be key.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have had a mixed campaign so far, securing two wins from five matches and currently placed third with four points. Their batting has been a strong point but their bowlers have conceded much runs indicating close contests. With a positive net run rate of +0.155, they remain in the playoff race but will need to find consistency in crucial moments to climb the standings.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Stats In WPL 2025
Criterion | Data |
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Matches Played | 7 |
Matches Won Batting 1st | 5 |
Matches Won Batting 2nd | 2 |
Average 1st innings score | 148 |
Average 2nd innings score | 145 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report Today
The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has turned challenging for batters, with low scores becoming a common trend. In the last two matches, teams batting first struggled to reach even 130, making it easier for chasing sides to secure comfortable wins.
The surface is offering significant movement for pacers early on, troubling batters with swing, while spinners are also extracting turn as the game progresses. With conditions favouring bowlers, teams are likely to prefer chasing after winning the toss to take advantage of the pitch's unpredictability.
Players To Watch Out For At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Jess Jonassen
- The experienced left-arm spinner has been in fine form, picking up crucial wickets in almost every game. Her ability to control the middle overs and break partnerships will be vital on a pitch that is assisting spinners. With her recent performances, Jonassen is expected to play a key role in restricting the opposition’s run flow.
Ellyse Perry
- Perry’s explosive batting form makes her a game-changer, with two big knocks of 90* and 81 in recent matches. Her ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed provides stability to RCB's batting lineup. If she gets going, she could be the match-winner for her side in the upcoming contest.
Annabel Sutherland
- As a genuine all-rounder, Sutherland brings depth to DC’s squad with both bat and ball. Her recent bowling performances, including a couple of key breakthroughs, make her a crucial asset, while her ability to score quick runs in the lower middle order adds balance to the team. She will be key in ensuring Delhi performs well in both departments.
P.S: Apart from these players, the eyes will be on Georgia Wareham, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh