WPL 2026 – Predicting the top 3 player battles for Final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League 2026 final at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, February 5. Bengaluru made it to the final after finishing at the top of the points table at the end of the league phase. Meanwhile, the Capitals secured the third spot and won the Eliminator comprehensively against Gujarat Giants.

Let’s take a look at three player battles to look forward to from the upcoming encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB W) vs Delhi Capitals Women (DC W):

1. Smriti Mandhana vs Chinelle Henry

Smriti Mandhana is the leading run-getter for her team. She has amassed 290 runs in eight innings at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 141.47. The left-handed batter has notched up two half-centuries as well. She will look to play a decisive role in the summit clash.

Chinelle Henry, on the other hand, has shown the knack of picking up wickets with the new ball. She has taken 12 wickets from seven matches at an average of 17.92 and a strike rate of 12.50. The Caribbean star will look to make early inroads in the final and give her team momentum early in the innings.

2. Jemimah Rodrigues vs Nadine de Klerk

Delhi Capitals’ captain Jemimah Rodrigues has blown hot and cold in the tournament thus far. However, her match-winning knock in the Eliminator must have been a shot in her arm. In nine games, she has scored 207 runs this season at an average of 29.57 and a strike rate of 138.93. All eyes will be on her performance as far as the Capitals’ fans are concerned.

Nadine de Klerk has had a memorable campaign with the ball in hand. In eight matches, she has picked up 15 wickets at a mind-boggling average of 13.53 and a strike rate of 11.20. Her economy rate is an impressive 7.25.

3. Grace Harris vs Marizanne Kapp

This is going to be an enterprising battle inside the powerplay. Grace Harris has been inconsistent with the bat but she has batted with a strike rate of 180.96. The Australian batter has scored 228 runs in eight games at an average of 28.50. In the last game, she played a blinder of a knock, amassing 75 runs off just 37 balls against the UP Warriorz.

Meanwhile, Marizanne Kapp is known for her wicket-taking ability with the new ball. She can swing the ball both ways and with the brand of cricket that Harris plays, the South African all-rounder will fancy her chances of striking early and giving the Capitals a fantastic start.

FAQs

Q1 When and where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s vs Delhi Capitals Women clash will be played?

A1. RCB and DC will meet in the summit clash of Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday, February 5.

Q2 What are the key player battles to watch out for in Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final?

A2. Smriti Mandhana vs Chinelle Henry, Jemimah Rodrigues vs Nadine de Klerk and Grace Harris vs Marizanne Kapp are some of the key player battles to keep an eye on.

Q3 Who are the key players to watch out for in Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final?

A3. RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana is the leading run-getter for her team with 290 runs in eight innings at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 141.47. She will be crucial for her team’s chances. On the other hand, DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues has not been in the best of forms, having scored 207 runs at an average of 29.57 and a strike rate of 138.93. However, she found form in the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants and will look to continue that momentum.

Squads

Delhi Capitals Women Squad

Lizelle Lee(w), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia, Lucy Hamilton, Pragati Singh, Eddla Srujana

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Squad

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana(c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Dayalan Hemalatha, Prathyoosha Kumar, Gautami Naik, Prema Rawat

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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