Delhi Capitals (WPL) vs Royal Challengers Cricket Match Scorecard and Analysis

Match Analysis: RCB Women Dominate DC in a Comfortable Chase

1. RCB’s Bowlers Shine, Restrict DC to 141 Runs

RCB bowlers performed excellently, limiting DC to just 141 runs. Renuka Singh set the tone with a wicket on the first ball. She dismissed Shafali Verma for a duck, applying early pressure. Jemimah Rodrigues and Meg Lanning tried to rebuild the innings. They added 50 runs for the second wicket in just 32 balls. However, once their partnership broke, DC lost quick wickets. Georgia Wareham and Renuka Singh picked up three wickets each. Kim Garth and Ekta Bisht supported well, picking two wickets each. DC was bowled out in 19.3 overs, falling short of a strong total. Extras contributed 12 runs, highlighting some inconsistent bowling from RCB. RCB’s bowlers maintained tight lines and didn’t allow big partnerships. The pitch had some grip, helping spinners control the game.

2. Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt Lead a Dominant Chase

RCB’s openers Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt started aggressively. They reached 50 runs in just 5.1 overs, attacking DC’s bowlers early. Mandhana played a captain’s knock, scoring 81 runs off 47 balls. She smashed 10 fours and 3 sixes, making the chase easy. Wyatt gave great support, scoring 42 off 33 balls with seven fours. Their 100-run partnership came in just 60 balls, showing pure dominance.

DC’s bowlers struggled to break the opening stand for ten overs. Mandhana’s wicket fell at 133 runs in the 15th over. Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry then finished the game comfortably. The chase was completed in 16.2 overs, making it a one-sided win.

3. Renuka Singh Wins Purple Cap for Highest Wickets

Renuka Singh was outstanding, finishing with 3 wickets for 23 runs. Her inswingers troubled DC’s top order, setting up early dominance. She now holds the Purple Cap for the most wickets in WPL 2025. Renuka focused on swing bowling and disciplined line and length. She credited her training at NCA under coach Troy Cooley for improvement. Her performance in powerplay overs gave RCB a major advantage.

4. DC’s Batting Collapse After a Good Start

Delhi Capitals started aggressively, reaching 50 runs in 5.4 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues played a quick 34 off 22 balls with two sixes. Meg Lanning supported her, scoring 17 off 19 balls steadily. However, once their partnership broke, the wickets started falling quickly. Annabel Sutherland and Sarah Bryce tried to stabilize the innings. But RCB’s bowlers kept building pressure with tight and accurate bowling. Georgia Wareham took two quick wickets, shifting momentum completely. DC collapsed from 105/6 to 141 all out in just five overs. The middle and lower order failed to accelerate in the final overs. Shikha Pandey’s 14 off 15 was the only late contribution. DC lost their last four wickets for just 12 runs. They missed a finisher who could push the total higher. RCB’s disciplined bowling ensured that DC fell short of a competitive target.

5. RCB’s Perfect Start to WPL 2025

RCB started WPL 2025 strongly with two wins in two games. Their bowling attack looks well-balanced with pace and spin options. Renuka Singh has been outstanding with the new ball. Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth have provided crucial middle-over breakthroughs. Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant 81 off 47 balls is a huge positive. Danni Wyatt also showed good form with a steady 42-run knock. RCB’s batting lineup looks strong with Perry and Ghosh finishing well. Their aggressive approach ensures they chase targets without unnecessary pressure. The team is gaining confidence and improving with every match. If they continue this momentum, they could be title contenders. The bowlers need to maintain consistency in upcoming games. RCB’s next matches will test their ability under different conditions. A strong start gives them a psychological edge over other teams.

Scorecard of Delhi Capitals (WPL) vs Royal Challengers Cricket Match #4