After a thrilling season opener, Delhi Capitals are all set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in what promises to be a high-octane clash in the Women’s Premier League 2025. The two sides will meet at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on 17th February from 7:30 PM onwards.
With both teams boasting world-class talent and game-changers, this is a contest you simply cannot miss!
HEAD-TO-HEAD: A Fierce Rivalry
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have shared some intense battles in the past, with most of them going down to the wire.
While DC have had the upper hand with four wins in five meetings, the only time they lost was in the final of WPL 2024 - a defeat that proved to be heartbreaking.
However, with a fantastic thrilling win against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, our girls will be all set to avenge the final defeat and add full points to their name. Expect fireworks when these two giants collide!
PLAYERS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Shafali Verma: If there’s one player who can single-handedly change the course of a game, it’s Shafali Verma. The explosive opener dominated the powerplay in our season opener with a quickfire 43 off 18. She will now aim to extend her stay on the crease to inflict maximum damage on the RCB bowlers.
Shikha Pandey: The experienced pacer has been a vital cog in Delhi’s bowling attack. With her ability to swing the ball and execute pinpoint yorkers, as was evident in the last match, she will play a crucial role in containing RCB’s power hitters. Also, she gave away just 14 runs in her 4 overs against MI, a trait that will prove crucial on Monday.
Annabel Sutherland: A dynamic all-rounder, Sutherland adds balance to the squad. Her three wickets against MI were crucial in restricting them to just 164. With her ability to swing the bat impressively as well, she can once again prove to be a big asset for us against RCB.
KEY PLAYER BATTLES
Meg Lanning vs Smriti Mandhana: Two of the finest leaders in world cricket go head-to-head. Lanning’s tactical brilliance against Mandhana’s elegant stroke play is a duel fans can’t wait to witness.
Shafali Verma vs Renuka Singh: Renuka’s ability to swing the new ball will be tested against Shafali’s aggressive batting. If Shafali finds her rhythm, RCB could be in for a tough evening.
Annabel Sutherland vs Ellyse Perry: A battle of world-class all-rounders! Both Kapp and Perry have the ability to change the game in an instant, making this a thrilling contest within the contest.
DELHI CAPITALS FULL SQUAD
Meg Lanning (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Niki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marchizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu.
WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH
Catch all the action LIVE on Star Sports Network or watch the LIVE streaming on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM onwards.
