WPL 2025: Match 4, DC-W vs RCB-W Match prediction - Who will win today's WPL match between DC-W vs RCB-W?
The thrilling Women's Premier League (WPL 2025) has offered some nailbiters over the past few days for the fans. As the T20 cricket fever is on, the caravan moves ahead to Match 4, where Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) will cross swords with the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W), on Monday, February 17. Notably, the upcoming sumptuous clash will be played at the Kotambi Stadium, situated in Vadodara.
Speaking of the fourth game, the clash is expected to be a rematch of the WPL 2024 final, thereby making it even more electrifying for Indian cricket fans. Both sides began their campaign with wins and will hope to continue their winning rhythm ahead. In specific, Delhi held their nerves and beat Mumbai Indians women to secure a thrilling two-wicket win in what turned out to be an absolute humdinger.
The U-19 World Cup winning captain and rising star Niki Prasad proved crucial with her playing a supporting partner role (35 runs off 33 balls) while explosive batter Shafali Verma made a statement with her quickfire 43-run knock off 18 balls. As a result, they clinched a last-ball victory while chasing 165 runs. While other members are yet to deliver with the bat, expect captain and Australia legend Meg Lanning along with Annabel Sutherland and ravishing Jemimah Rodrigues to come good in the remainder of the WPL 2025. While on the bowling front, Sutherland showed her bowling prowess with a three-wicket (3/34) haul while Shikha Pandya picked up two wickets (2/14) during her spell. Furthermore, the likes of Minnu Mani and Arundhati Reddy provide ample depth to the squad.
On the other side, the defending champions Bengaluru Women too started the season with a bang by trumping Gujarat Giants Women while successfully chasing down the biggest target in a run chase in the history of the league. Notably, RCB-W made 202 runs with nine balls to spare. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's whirlwind unbeaten half-century (64* runs off 27 balls) and legendary Australian all rounder Ellyse Perry's vital fifty (57 runs off 34 balls) piloted the side to a famous victory. In the upcoming fixture, all rounders Raghvi Bisht and Georgia Wareham will play a crucial role in the middle order of the team. When it comes to the RCB bowling unit, premier Indian pacer Renuka Singh began her season well by claiming two wickets in her four-over quota. Another rising bowler in Kanika Ahuja (1/19) too contributed. Besides, RCB Women also boast of a heavy depth side as they Wareham and Kim Garth to provide solidity in the middle order.
Match Details
Match Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Venue Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Date & Time Monday, February 17, 2025 , 7:30 PM (IST) Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioCinema (app & website)
Pitch Report
The fairly new venue in the form of Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has behaved as a batting-friendly surface which makes life tough for the bowlers. So far, teams who have batted first have scored around 175 runs on average. Notably, the opening game of the WPL 2025 saw both teams tonked over 200 runs. Hence the pitch carries a true bounce and is likely to stay the same in the upcoming clash. Quite interestingly, both the matches in the ongoing tournament have been won by the side chasing the target. Hence the captain winning the toss will be tempted to bowl first at this venue. On the weather front, the day is expected to remain warm with clear skies, thereby making chances of any rain minimal. However, in the evening dew may play some part in making it tough for the team bowling second as the ball may get slippery.
Head-to-Head Record
Speaking of the fourth game, the clash is expected to be a rematch of the WPL 2024 final, thereby making it even more electrifying for Indian cricket fans. Both sides began their campaign with wins and will hope to continue their winning rhythm ahead. In specific, Delhi held their nerves and beat Mumbai Indians women to secure a thrilling two-wicket win in what turned out to be an absolute humdinger.
The U-19 World Cup winning captain and rising star Niki Prasad proved crucial with her playing a supporting partner role (35 runs off 33 balls) while explosive batter Shafali Verma made a statement with her quickfire 43-run knock off 18 balls. As a result, they clinched a last-ball victory while chasing 165 runs. While other members are yet to deliver with the bat, expect captain and Australia legend Meg Lanning along with Annabel Sutherland and ravishing Jemimah Rodrigues to come good in the remainder of the WPL 2025. While on the bowling front, Sutherland showed her bowling prowess with a three-wicket (3/34) haul while Shikha Pandya picked up two wickets (2/14) during her spell. Furthermore, the likes of Minnu Mani and Arundhati Reddy provide ample depth to the squad.
On the other side, the defending champions Bengaluru Women too started the season with a bang by trumping Gujarat Giants Women while successfully chasing down the biggest target in a run chase in the history of the league. Notably, RCB-W made 202 runs with nine balls to spare. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh's whirlwind unbeaten half-century (64* runs off 27 balls) and legendary Australian all rounder Ellyse Perry's vital fifty (57 runs off 34 balls) piloted the side to a famous victory. In the upcoming fixture, all rounders Raghvi Bisht and Georgia Wareham will play a crucial role in the middle order of the team. When it comes to the RCB bowling unit, premier Indian pacer Renuka Singh began her season well by claiming two wickets in her four-over quota. Another rising bowler in Kanika Ahuja (1/19) too contributed. Besides, RCB Women also boast of a heavy depth side as they Wareham and Kim Garth to provide solidity in the middle order.
Match Details
Match Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
Venue Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara Date & Time Monday, February 17, 2025 , 7:30 PM (IST) Live Broadcast and Streaming Details Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioCinema (app & website)
Pitch Report
The fairly new venue in the form of Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has behaved as a batting-friendly surface which makes life tough for the bowlers. So far, teams who have batted first have scored around 175 runs on average. Notably, the opening game of the WPL 2025 saw both teams tonked over 200 runs. Hence the pitch carries a true bounce and is likely to stay the same in the upcoming clash. Quite interestingly, both the matches in the ongoing tournament have been won by the side chasing the target. Hence the captain winning the toss will be tempted to bowl first at this venue. On the weather front, the day is expected to remain warm with clear skies, thereby making chances of any rain minimal. However, in the evening dew may play some part in making it tough for the team bowling second as the ball may get slippery.
Head-to-Head Record
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