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RCB Playing XI vs Delhi Capitals, WPL 2026 final. [Source - @wplt20/x]
RCB will take on Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 final on Thursday, February 5, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCB are aiming to clinch their second title after producing a commanding and consistent campaign this season.
RCB topped the group stage with six wins, sealing a direct berth in the final and avoiding the eliminator route. With momentum and confidence firmly on their side, Mandhana’s team will look to finish the job on the biggest stage.
RCB vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 final preview
Both teams enter the WPL 2026 final without any injury concerns. RCB come in refreshed after a long break, while the Capitals arrive battle-hardened after a busy week. Their last meeting at this venue, on January 24, saw Delhi Capitals register a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
RCB got bowled out for 109 in their previous face-off, as the Capitals chased the target with ease after a dominant outing with the ball. Smriti Mandhana and her RCB side have since made a few changes to their XI, raising questions over whether they will make any changes in their XI for the final as well.
Delhi Capitals boast a strong record at the Kotambi Stadium, winning four of their five games here this season. RCB, however, will draw confidence from history, having beaten them in the 2024 final to lift their maiden title in a high-pressure showdown.
Top Order: Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Georgia Voll
RCB’s top order has been driven by Smriti Mandhana’s class and consistency. The skipper has been the leading run-scorer with 390 runs at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 141.46, including two half-centuries and a best of 96 against Delhi Capitals.
Grace Harris has added brute force alongside Mandhana, playing destructive knocks at the top. She has smashed 228 runs at a stunning strike rate of 180.95, with two half-centuries, including one in RCB's last league game. Georgia Voll, coming in at No.3, has chipped in steadily since joining late.
Middle Order: Richa Ghosh, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar
Richa Ghosh has been the driving force in RCB’s middle order, scoring 179 runs at a strike rate of 152.99. Her explosive 90-run knock recently against Mumbai Indians underlined her value in controlling the middle phase and finishing games with authority.
Radha Yadav has provided crucial left-handed balance, chipping in with 101 runs at 134.21 this season. Alongside her, Nadine de Klerk offers a strong all-round presence, scoring 126 runs at 138.46 and leading RCB’s bowling charts with 15 wickets.
Pooja Vastrakar is expected to continue in the XI after coming late into the side due to injury. Her presence adds depth to the middle-order, offering handy runs down the order while also strengthening RCB’s overall balance.
Bowlers: Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Sayali Satghare
Prema Rawat, who featured in three games earlier this season, could return to the XI to add depth to RCB’s spin attack as her wrist spin offers a genuine wicket-taking option through the middle overs.
Shreyanka Patil remains the spin mainstay and has a strong record against Delhi Capitals. She is RCB’s leading wicket-taker versus the Capitals in the WPL and famously claimed a four-wicket haul against them in the 2024 final, underlining her big-match impact.
Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare are expected to continue with the new ball. With 12 and 8 wickets respectively, the duo has impressed in the powerplay, setting strong foundations for RCB’s bowling success.
RCB’s predicted playing XI for WPL 2026 final vs Delhi Capitals
Smriti Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Prema Rawat, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, and Sayali Satghare.
