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Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Pitch Report, Weather Report for RCB vs Delhi Capitals- WPL final 2026



Kotambi Stadium will host RCB vs DC WPL final [Source: @DhruvaPrasad9/X]Kotambi Stadium will host RCB vs DC WPL final [Source: @DhruvaPrasad9/X]

After eliminating Gujarat Giants from the WPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals are getting ready to take on RCB in the final of the competition. The highly anticipated encounter will be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Led by Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi Capitals annihilated Gujarat Giants in the eliminator, making a grand entry into the WPL final. 

The Australian duo of Beth Mooney and Georgia Wareham contributed vital runs to the Giants' tally, powering them to a respectable total of 168 runs. In response, Delhi Capitals ruled the roost in the second half, securing an emphatic seven-wicket victory, courtesy of valiant knocks from Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt and their captain, Jemimah Rodrigues. 

However, RCB exhibited red-hot form, getting a direct entry into the WPL final after topping the group stage points table with six commanding wins. Captain Smriti Mandhana has come out with all guns blazing, while the power-hitting from Grace Harris and Richa Ghosh gives dynamism to the RCB lineup. 

Also, given that Lauren Bell and Nadine de Klerk have outfoxed the batters with their guile, it isn't going to be a cake walk for the Delhi Capitals to defeat RCB in the WPL final. As both teams gear up for the ultimate face-off, here we explain how the playing conditions of Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara will influence the contest. 

Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Pitch Report for RCB vs Delhi Capitals WPL final

Criterion
Details
Matches played10
Won by the team batting first5
Won by the team bowling first5
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting 1st156.7
Average score batting 2nd144.4
Average run rate7.93
% of wickets by pacers54.54
% of wickets by spinners45.45

(Kotambi Stadium records in WPL 2026)

The pitch at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has offered a cracking contest between bat and ball in the WPL 2026. As evidenced by the average run rate of 7.93, the surface has been quite balanced, producing gripping matches in the tournament. 

The fast bowlers have been more successful than the spinners at Kotambi Stadium, accounting for almost 55 per cent of the total dismissals. So besides offering an even pace and bounce to the batters, the pitch at this venue is expected to provide genuine assistance to the fast bowlers early on. 

Additionally, this will be the eleventh match of the ongoing WPL season at this venue. So, the track might be slightly on the slower side and bring the spinners into play as the game progresses. Such playing conditions usually lead to thrilling clashes, and given that both teams have star-studded lineups, a nail-biter awaits cricket fans in the WPL final. 

As it's a high-pressure game, the toss-winning team might opt to bat first and put runs on the board. 

Vadodara weather report for RCB vs Delhi Capitals WPL final 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature25°C
WindNE 11 km/h
Probability of Precipitation0%
Cloud Cover5%

According to AccuWeather, the weather in Vadodara will likely remain clear on Thursday evening during the high-profile WPL final between RCB and Delhi Capitals. While the temperature will hover around 25 degrees Celsius, a gentle breeze is expected to blow at a speed of 11 km/hr from the north-east. The chance of precipitation during match-time is nil, promising a full-fledged clash between two formidable outfits. 

Conclusion

So, a balanced wicket offering riveting battle between batters and bowlers is likely at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara for the WPL final. The weather conditions will remain ideal for cricket, which is why we expect fans to enjoy an absolute blockbuster between two finest teams of the competition.