![RCB vs DC, Match 14, WPL 2025. [Source - WPL/x.com]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1740765070115_rcb_dc.jpg?type=mq)
RCB vs DC, Match 14, WPL 2025. [Source - WPL/x.com]
It's the contest between two formidable teams as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals will lock horns against each other in match 14 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL). The mouthwatering encounter will take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a promising start to their campaign as they won each of their first two matches. However, they failed to continue their winning momentum and subsequently lost the next three fixtures. As a result, they are sitting third in the points table at the moment and will be eyeing to get back to winning ways with three league matches left under their kitty.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals must be boasting with confidence after beating Mumbai Indians in their last match. They are currently sitting at the top of the points table with four wins and two losses. Ahead of what will be the last encounter in Bengaluru this season, Meg Lanning’s side will be hoping to finish the leg with another win and sustain their position at the top of the table.
RCB-W Vs DC-W: Historical Overview In WPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals have come up against each other in a total of six encounters, including one earlier this season. Out of those six games, Delhi Capitals got the better of the Challengers four times, while RCB has emerged victorious on two occasions and in the two most recent ones.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals Playing XIs In Last Match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s playing XI in last match
Smriti Mandhana (C), Dani Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Raghvi Anand Bist, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Prema and Renuka Singh Thakur.
Delhi Capitals Women playing XI in last match
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (WK), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani and Titas Sadhu.
Top Run-Scorers in RCB-W Vs DC-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Smriti Mandhana - 234 runs
The RCB captain Smriti Mandhana has been a star performer for her side whenever it came to facing Delhi Capitals in WPL. The southpaw has amassed a total of 234 runs at an average of 39 and a strike-rate of 134.5 in six games against the Capitals.
Shafali Verma - 201 runs
Shafali Verma is second in this list of highest run-scorers in RCB vs DC clashes in WPL. The explosive young opener has enjoyed a great time batting against the defending champions as she has scored 201 runs in six meetings at a tremendous strike-rate of 163.41.
Ellyse Perry - 189 runs
The legendary Ellyse Perry is undoubtedly the most consistent performer for RCB across three seasons. And it's no different story when it comes to Delhi Capitals against whom she has scored 189 runs at an average of 94.5 and at a strike-rate of 123.5, which also includes an unbeaten 67.
Top Wicket-Takers In RCB-W Vs DC-W T20s
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Shikha Pandey - 8 wickets
Shikha Pandey is the top wicket-taker in matches involving RCB and Delhi Capitals. Across six meetings, Shikha has scalped a total of 8 wickets at an average of 19.625 and at a strike-rate of 18 against the Bengaluru based franchise.
Arundhati Reddy - 4 wickets
Arundhati Reddy finds herself at the second place in this list. The ace pacer has delivered for the Meg Lannings’ side throughout, especially against RCB against whom she has 4 wickets at an average of 28.25 and at a strike-rate of 20.25 across 4 matches.
Renuka Singh Thakur - 3 wickets
Renuka Singh Thakur’s journey as a RCB player has not been less than any rollercoaster ride. The premier pacer has struggled against the Delhi franchise but her performance in the last outing against them has changed the entire picture. As a result, is third in this list of active players who have taken most wickets with 3 scalps across 6 matches against DC.
RCB-W Vs DC-W Key Stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Key Records
- The defending champions are yet to win a match at their home in Bengaluru (3 matches, 3 losses).
- Ellyse Perry has been the star with the bat for RCB as she is the highest run-scorer for the franchise in WPL this season with 235 runs at an average of 78.33, including three half-centuries.
- Renuka Singh took 3 wickets when these two sides met each other last time.
- Smriti Mandhana generally loves batting at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, but has struggled to score big at the venue this season - 42 runs, 14 average and 100 strike-rate.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been struggling to see off the new ball at M. Chinnaswamy this season in the powerplay - 7 dismissals (most) and 16 average.
Delhi Capitals’ Key Records
- Shafali Verma has been the most dangerous batter inside the powerplay in WPL this season - 133 runs, 2 dismissals, 154.65 strike-rate.
- Overall, the Capitals have been the most successful batting side in the powerplay in WPL 2025 - 290 runs, 72.5 average, 134.26 strike-rate.
- Jess Jonassen impressive record in WPL matches in Bengaluru - 14 wickets, 8.79 average and 8.14 strike-rate.
- Shafali Verma vs Renuka Singh - 48 runs, 1 dismissal, 171.4 strike-rate.
- Shikha Pandey vs Smriti Mandhana - 29 runs, 3 dismissals.
- Annabel Sutherland has been a positive light in the DC camp this year as the Aussie all-rounder is currently their highest wicket-taker this season with 7 wickets at an average 18.29.
Records Which Could Be Broken In RCB-W Vs DC-W
- If Jess Jonassen (367) takes 4 wickets here, she will overtake Amelia Kerr’s (370) as the highest wicket-taker in Women’s T20.
- Ellyse Perry is 97 runs away from becoming the fifth women's player to complete 9000 runs in T20 cricket.
