Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Preview & Prediction

RCBW vs DCW Match Info

• Match: RCBW vs DCW, 14th Match, Womens Premier League 2025
• Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025
• Time:11:00 PM
• Venue:M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

WPL 2025 Points Table Overview

Recent Form Breakdown

RCB Women (RCBW):

• Record: WWLTL
• February 27, 2025: Lost to Gujarat Giants Women by 6 wickets (21 balls remaining)
• February 24, 2025: Tied with UP Warriorz Women (UPW won the Super Over)
• February 21, 2025: Lost to MI Women by 4 wickets (1 ball remaining)
• February 17, 2025: Beat DC Women by 8 wickets (22 balls remaining)
• February 14, 2025: Beat Gujarat Giants Women by 6 wickets (9 balls remaining)

DC Women (DCW):

• Record: WLWLW
• February 25, 2025: Beat Gujarat Giants Women by 6 wickets (29 balls remaining)
• February 22, 2025: Lost to UP Warriorz Women by 33 runs
• February 19, 2025: Beat UP Warriorz Women by 7 wickets (1 ball remaining)
• February 17, 2025: Lost to RCB Women by 8 wickets (22 balls remaining)
• February 15, 2025: Beat MI Women by 2 wickets (0 balls remaining)

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 22 balls remaining)
• RCB Women won by 8 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
• DC Women won by 1 run
• DC Women won by 25 runs
• DC Women won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

RCB-W/Player/Role:

• Kanika Ahuja:Allrounder
• Ekta Bisht:Bowler
• Charlie Dean:Bowling Allrounder
• Kim Garth:Allrounder
• Richa Ghosh:Wicketkeeper Batter
• Heather Graham:Allrounder
• VJ Joshitha:Bowler
• Smriti Mandhana: Opening Batter
• Sabbhineni Meghana: Opening Batter
• Nuzhat Parween:Wicketkeeper
• Shreyanka Patil:Allrounder
• Jagravi Pawar: Bowler
• Ellyse Perry: Allrounder
• Raghvi Bist: Allrounder
• Prema Rawat: –
• Renuka Singh: Bowler
• Georgia Wareham: Bowler
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge: Top order Batter

DC-W/Player/Role

• Meg Lanning (c):Top order Batter
• Taniya Bhatia:Wicketkeeper Batter
• Sarah Bryce:Wicketkeeper Batter
• Alice Capsey:Batting Allrounder
• Jess Jonassen: Bowler
• Marizanne Kapp: Allrounder
• Nandini Kashyap:Wicketkeeper Batter
• Minnu Mani:Bowler
• Shikha Pandey:Allrounder
• Niki Prasad:-
• Arundhati Reddy: Bowler
• Jemimah Rodrigues: Middle order Batter
• Titas Sadhu: Bowler
• Shafali Verma:Opening Batter
• Shree Charani:-
• Sneha Deepthi:-
• Annabel Sutherland: Allrounder
• Radha Yadav: Bowler

Key Players to Watch:

RCB Women:

• Smriti Mandhana (Opening Batter): The stylish left-hander remains one of the top batters in T20 cricket. Her ability to start the innings strong will be key for RCB.
• Ellyse Perry (Allrounder): A dependable allrounder who can change the game with both bat and ball. Her experience is crucial in tight situations.
• Heather Graham (Allrounder): A valuable asset, Graham offers balance and can swing the game with her impactful performances in both departments.
• Richa Ghosh (Wicketkeeper Batter): Known for her power hitting, Ghosh’s role as a finisher could prove decisive in the death overs.

DC Women:

• Meg Lanning (Captain, Top-order Batter): Lanning is the backbone of DC’s batting. A well-placed innings from her can provide DC with a solid foundation.
• Shafali Verma (Opening Batter): A dynamic opener, Verma’s fearless approach can take the game away from RCB in no time.
• Marizanne Kapp (Allrounder): Kapp’s ability to provide breakthroughs and stabilize the innings with the bat is a major strength for DC.
• Jess Jonassen (Bowler): A proven wicket-taker, Jonassen’s ability to break partnerships in the middle overs could make all the difference for DC.

Match Prediction:

The upcoming clash between RCB Women and DC Women promises to be an exciting battle. RCB has been in decent form recently, but their performances have been inconsistent, with a recent loss to Gujarat Giants and a tied match against UP Warriorz. However, their victory over DC in the previous encounter has given them an upper hand, and they’ll be looking to repeat that performance.

DC, on the other hand, has shown resilience in their wins but also experienced some recent hiccups. With a strong top order led by Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma, they will look to dominate RCB’s bowling attack. The form of their allrounders, like Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen, will be crucial to their success.

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is known for its batting-friendly conditions, is likely to favor the attacking teams. Both teams have explosive batters, and the game is expected to be high-scoring.

Prediction:

Given RCB’s recent form and the advantage of playing at home, they are likely to edge out DC Women by 4-6 wickets. The key for RCB will be getting early wickets and building partnerships at the top, while DC’s challenge will be to break RCB’s momentum and control the middle overs.

Betting Tips:

1. Top Batter Bet: Smriti Mandhana (RCB) – She’s in good touch and will be key in the powerplay.
2. Top Bowler Bet: Ellyse Perry (RCB) – Perry’s ability to bowl in the middle overs and pick key wickets makes her a great choice.
3. Match Outcome Bet: RCB Women to win – Playing at home and with strong top-order players, RCB is favored to win.

This match is sure to offer plenty of thrilling moments, and both teams will be desperate to secure a win in the competitive Women’s Premier League 2025. Keep an eye on the battle between the top orders and the impact of the allrounders—this one could go down to the wire!