UP Warriorz’s Chinelle Henry smashed 50 in just 18 balls against Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. This makes her join the joint-fastest half-century in WPL history, equals the record with Sophia Dunkley, who did the same for Gujarat Giants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first season of the WPL.  

CHINELLE HENRY SMASHED 62 (23) WITH 8 SIXES IN THE WPL. 🤯

- She smashed the fastest fifty of WPL history. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Xy2aU9RM1O

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 22, 2025

Fastest fifties in WPL History

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Henry’s powerful hitting gave UP Warriorz a big total against Delhi, helping them reach 171 after struggling for most of the innings. She was finally dismissed on the last ball by a brilliant catch from Jemimah Rodrigues, but the damage was already done.

DCW vs RCBW Match Preview

The match between Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women on February 17th promises to be an exciting one in the Women's Premier League 2025. The Delhi Capitals Women, led by Meg Lanning, have been in excellent form, with a strong batting lineup and an experienced bowling attack that makes them a formidable opponent. Royal Challengers Bangalore Women have a skilled squad with players like Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry, who are currently performing well in the tournament.

DCW vs RCBW Match Details 

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – 4th Match, WPL-2025

Venue: Kotambi Cricket Stadium, Vadodara

Date & Time: 17th February 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DCW vs RCBW Venue Stats

DCW vs RCBW Pitch Report

There is little known about this pitch. Although it appears to be a high-scoring venue, the most recent T20 game here was extremely low-scoring. We expect a good batting wicket this time.

DCW vs RCBW Weather Report

It is expected to be clear and sunny in Vadodara, with a high of 33 degrees Celsius. The weather would also be clear around match time in the evening.  

DCW vs RCBW Last Five Matches

DCW vs RCBW Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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DCW vs RCBW Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning(c), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Sarah Bryce(w), Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav

Topmost Picks for DCW vs RCBW Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Smriti Mandhana – The Indian opener has been in top form, scoring 280 runs in 7 innings with an average of 53.85.
• Kim Garth –  She took the highest number of wickets, 11 wickets in 8 matches for the team, and has a stunning strike rate as a batter.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• Meg Lanning – She piled on the highest runs (285) for the team in the previous season with a strike rate of 141.08.
• Alice Capsey –  The English all-rounder has been a game-changer with her bowling, taking 4 wickets in 2 innings with an economy rate of 5.50.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DCW vs RCBW Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana(VC), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland(C), Alice Capsey, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Thakur Singh, Shikha Pandey

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DCW vs RCBW Dream11 Team:

Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry(C), Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Wareham, Shafali Verma(VC), Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Alice Capsey, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Thakur Singh, Shikha Pandey

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry

Vice-captain – Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma

Wicketkeeper – Richa Ghosh

DCW vs RCBW Probable Winners:

The WPL 2025 match between the Delhi Capitals Women and the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women is expected to be a close contest. Given Smriti Mandhana's outstanding batting performance and Ellyse Perry's dual threat as a versatile all-rounder, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women have a little advantage. However, the Delhi Capitals Women, with Jemimah Rodrigues and Annabel Sutherland compatible performances, will be formidable. The match's outcome will most likely be determined by the performance of key players and the teams' ability to execute their strategies. The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women are barely favored to win. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bangalore is expected to win this match.

Niki Prasad had a dream debut in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Saturday, helping Delhi Capitals secure a thrilling win against Mumbai Indians. The match turned out to be one of the most exciting  match in the WPL’s history. Prasad, who led India to victory in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup, didn't have a big role with the bat in that tournament. but, she proved her talent and composure under pressure in her very first WPL game.

Niki Prasad Shines on WPL Debut for Delhi Capitals

Prasad walked in to bat when Delhi Capitals were in trouble at 76/4, needing 89 more runs in 11 overs. Despite it being her first WPL match, she remained calm and focused.

"This was my first WPL game, and I just wanted to go out there and express myself," she said after winning the Player of the Match award. She played very well, picking up singles while punishing loose deliveries for boundaries.

February 2nd - Won the U19 World Cup as a Captain.

February 15th - Won the POTM on her WPL debut.

NIKI PRASAD, TAKE A BOW 🙇 pic.twitter.com/I8uDhZIdD2

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2025

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A Crucial Partnership and Match-Winning Knock

Prasad built an important partnership with Sarah Bryce, steadying the innings even as wickets kept falling at the other end. A tense run-out review in the final overs added drama, but she held her nerve. Her composed 35-run innings off 33 balls, which included four fours, showed great maturity. With 10 runs needed in the final over, Prasad stayed cool and helped Delhi Capitals pull off a thrilling two-wicket win at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

Legendary Mithali Raj hugging Nikki Prasad after the match ♥️

- The moment of the day. pic.twitter.com/gtNlz6kthZ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2025

Mithali Raj, one of India’s greatest women’s cricketers said that. "Even experienced players would have found it tough to play like that under pressure, but Niki handled it beautifully," . She was particularly impressed with how Prasad kept her cool in front of a packed stadium. Praise from such a legendary player highlights just how special Prasad’s performance was in Delhi Capitals’ big win.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) returns with its much-awaited 2025 season, which promises exciting cricketing action, celebrity-studded lineups, and an increased list of venues. With women's cricket increasingly gaining popularity on the international stage, WPL 2025 will be bigger and better, with five teams fighting it

Match Details:

• Date: February 14, 2025
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
• Time: 7:30 PM IST

IN ALL COUNTRIES

WPL 2025 Live Streaming Online

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MATCH VENUES:

• Vadodara
• Bengaluru
• Lucknow
• Mumbai

4⃣ Cities
5⃣ Teams
2⃣2⃣ Exciting Matches

Here's the #TATAWPL 2025 Schedule 🔽

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/WUjGDft30y

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 16, 2025

WPL LIVE STREAMING

WPL 2025 Live Streaming: Where and How to Watch the Matches Live It promises to be a fun tournament because the finest female cricketers of the world are scheduled to feature in it. If you happen to be a cricket lover and like to know where to catch the action of WPL 2025 live, then read this article further. Where to Watch WPL 2025 Live on TV For cricket fans who love watching TV, the WPL 2025 will be live on India's Sports18 channels. All matches will be broadcast on both Sports18 HD and Sports18 SD, so the video quality will be better. For viewers outside of India, the rights are mostly country-specific.

Match Details:

• Date: February 14, 2025
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
• Time: 7:30 PM IST

IN ALL COUNTRIES

WPL 2025 Live Streaming Online

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MATCH VENUES:

• Vadodara
• Bengaluru
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
  

4⃣ Cities
5⃣ Teams
2⃣2⃣ Exciting Matches

Here's the #TATAWPL 2025 Schedule 🔽

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/WUjGDft30y

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 16, 2025

Tickets Where to buy:

WPL official website all tickets are available 

The recent Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction in Bengaluru included 124 players, 91 domestic and 29 overseas players under the hammer. The mini-auction prompted numerous teams to restructure their squads with a mix of retained and newly acquired players, paving the way for an interesting battle.

The 2025 WPL auction has concluded, and clubs like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals, among others, are refining their squad compositions.

The finalised squads include youth, experience, and local and foreign quality, improving the tournament's competitiveness. With star players joining new teams and fresh talent ready to make their mark, fans eagerly anticipate thrilling performances and intense rivalries this season. That being stated, here's a ranking of all the WPL 2025 teams.

What a remarkable turnaround it has been for Bangalore in the 2024 Women’s T20 League! After facing disappointment as favorites in the inaugural edition, they showcased sheer resilience and determination to clinch the title this year. Their exceptional performance in the final few games truly showcased their mettle and justified their status as champions.

However, amidst the celebration for Bangalore, it’s important to acknowledge the commendable effort put forth by Delhi throughout the campaign. Despite their consistent brilliance, they couldn’t withstand the pressure in the crucial encounter, ending their campaign as runners-up.

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Breaking Down Delhi Capitals Women’s Finals Loss

In the Women’s T20 League final, Smriti Mandhana’s side faced the challenge of bowling first after losing the toss. Initially, they struggled to make breakthroughs, with Renuka Singh failing to make an impact yet again. However, the momentum shifted when Sophie Molineux entered the attack and swiftly dismissed Shafali Verma. Molineux’s exceptional spell continued as she claimed two more wickets in the same over, putting Bangalore in a commanding position.

With the opposition reeling, Bangalore’s spinners capitalized on the pressure, with Shreyanka Patil leading the charge with a four-wicket haul. Their disciplined bowling effort restricted the opponents to a modest total, setting up a manageable chase for Bangalore.

Needing 114 runs to clinch the trophy, Bangalore’s opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine adopted a cautious approach initially. However, Devine soon found her rhythm and began to score boundaries regularly, easing the pressure off her team. Despite Devine’s dismissal, Ellyse Perry stepped up to the occasion, playing a crucial innings to keep the momentum going.

Mandhana, who had been leading from the front throughout the tournament, contributed with a valuable knock before getting out. Perry, unfazed by the loss of her partner, anchored the innings brilliantly, forming a vital partnership with the dynamic Richa Ghosh. Together, they guided Bangalore to a comfortable victory, securing the ultimate prize for their team.

The triumph marked a remarkable turnaround for Bangalore, who had faced setbacks earlier in the tournament but showed resilience and determination to emerge victorious in the final stages. Mandhana’s leadership, coupled with the stellar performances of players like Molineux, Perry, and Ghosh, played a pivotal role in their success.

Despite the initial challenges, Bangalore remained focused on their goal and executed their plans effectively to clinch the title. The victory would serve as a testament to their character and ability to rise to the occasion under pressure, solidifying their status as worthy champions of the Women’s T20 League.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally broke the jinx. It lifted its maiden trophy in the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) by convincingly defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the final held in New Delhi. Smriti Mandhana-led side showcased exceptional performance, marking a historic moment for their franchise.

Strong start from Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma’s aggressive onslaught on the RCB bowlers, coupled with Meg Lanning’s steady support from the other end, propelled Delhi Capitals to a solid start in the Women’s Premier League summit clash. Shafali’s aggressive batting prowess enabled Delhi Capitals to amass 61 runs in the first six overs, setting a formidable target for RCB.

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Comparison with Rohit Sharma’s ODI World Cup Final Knock

Shafali’s aggressive batting approach in the WPL final drew parallels with the memorable innings played by Indian skipper Rohit Sharma in the ODI World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Like Sharma’s impactful knock, Shafali’s single-handley lifted her team’s score in the powerplay like a lone warrior.

After this, people found similarities between Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s knock in the ODI World Cup final against Australia and Shafali’s knock in the WPL final against RCB. Both provided blistering starts to their team, but after that, their team collapsed like a deck of cards, irrespective of being the best team throughout the tournament.

Sophie Molineux’s Impactful Bowling Spell

Sophie Molineux turned the tide in RCB’s favor by claiming three crucial wickets in a single over. The dismissals of Shafali Verma, Jemimah, and Capsey put Delhi Capitals on the backfoot, and despite their efforts, they faltered and were eventually bowled out for 113 runs.

Collapse of Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals’ batting line-up crumbled under pressure after losing key wickets, failing to stabilize their innings and post a competitive total. The impressive display of bowling by RCB’s bowlers, led by Molineux, dismantled Delhi’s batting order and restricted them to a modest score.

The Women’s Premier League 2024 final has kicked off with a bang as Shafali Verma showcases her batting prowess while receiving solid support from Meg Lanning. Delhi Capitals have begun their innings with an explosive start against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Explosive Start by Delhi Capitals

Shafali Verma has set the stage on fire with her aggressive batting display, taking the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers to task right from the outset. In the powerplay overs, Delhi Capitals amassed a formidable total of 61 runs in the first six overs, laying a solid foundation for their innings. This blistering start reflects the team’s determination to dominate the final match and clinch the title.

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Impact of Shafali Verma’s Performance

Shafali Verma’s stellar performance in the powerplay overs deserves special mention, as she single-handedly dismantled the opposition’s bowling attack. Her fearless approach and attacking mindset have put the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers under immense pressure, setting the tone for Delhi Capitals’ batting onslaught in the crucial encounter. Shafali Verma scored 44 runs off 27 balls and missed her fifty with consecutive fifty with just 6 runs but she has done her work. Captian Meg Lanning also gone just 23 runs off 23 balls.

Comeback from Sophie Molineux

Sophie Molineux struck thrice in one over to against Delhi Capitals’ progress in the ongoing final of WPL 2024. She took wickets of Shafali, Jemimah and Capsey for RCB in an over. RCB are bossing this game at the moment. Currently DC at 74/4 after 11 Overs.

Delhi Capitals’ Strategy: Opting to Bat First

Under Meg Lanning’s leadership, Delhi Capitals made a strategic decision to bat first after winning the toss. This decision reflects their confidence in their batting lineup and intent to post a challenging total on the board.

Meg Lanning’s Leadership and Delhi Capitals’ Journey

Meg Lanning’s astute captaincy has successfully guided Delhi Capitals to the Women’s Premier League 2024 summit clash. With 12 points from eight games, Delhi Capitals topped the league table and secured a direct berth in the final. Lanning’s leadership qualities and tactical acumen have been pivotal in steering the team through the challenges of the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Path to the Final

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Smriti Mandhana, finished third in the league phase and faced Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. Despite a few setbacks, they have showcased resilience and determination to reach the final, setting the stage for an enthralling contest against Delhi Capitals.

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the two finalists of the Women’s Premier League 2024, Delhi Capitals Women and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, gear up to face each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday night. Cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat as the clash promises to unveil the newest champions of the league. Delhi Capitals Women have won the toss and have opted to bat

Delhi Capitals Women: The Standout Team

In a display of dominance, Delhi Capitals Women emerged as the standout team on the league stage. They asserted their dominance with six wins out of eight matches, only facing defeats at the hands of Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz. Their consistent performance propelled them to the top of the points table, securing their spot in the final for the second consecutive time.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: Overcoming Challenges

On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women had to navigate through a more arduous path. Despite a balanced performance with four wins and four losses, they clinched the third spot in the league stage. However, they showcased resilience in the Eliminator, defeating defending champions Mumbai Indians to book their maiden final berth. This marked a significant improvement from their previous season’s performance, where they struggled to secure victories.

As anticipation reaches fever pitch, cricket fans are busy speculating on the likely outcome of the final. While Delhi Capitals Women hold the edge with their impressive performance in the league stage, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women cannot be discounted, especially after their resolute victory in the Eliminator. Pitch conditions, weather, and player form will influence the final result.

Women’s Premier League: Who said what at the toss?

Meg Lanning – We will bat tonight, I think this is our best chance to win the game. The pitch is in good shape so you have to bat well. It doesn’t matter what happened before. We are facing a great team and we have to play well. We will be on the same team.

Smriti Mandhana – We would have batted first as well, but it didn’t worked. I think we have to play well, stick to the plan and play good cricket. We’ve had a lot of ups and downs this season, but tonight we have to do our best. This is the fourth match played on a single wicket and the last wicket was slow. One change, We’ve one change – Meghana comes in for Disha Kasat

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Meg Lanning(c), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia(w), Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana(c), Sophie Devine, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh(w), Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Shraddha Pokharkar, Renuka Thakur Singh