Dehli Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WOMENS PREMIER LEAGUE 2026 • Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of WOMENS PREMIER LEAGUE 2026, Dehli Capitals Women took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women on Jan 16, 2026, 05:41 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 315 runs and 12 wickets fall between Dehli Capitals Women (157/10 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (158/2 in 18.2 overs).
2. Dehli Capitals Women Innings Breakdown (157/10)
Batting in the first innings, Dehli Capitals Women finished on 157/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Dehli Capitals Women accumulated 56 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Anais spearheaded the batting effort with 62 runs off 41 balls (including 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 151.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Lucy Simeon, who contributed 36 runs off 19 deliveries, while Jackie added 22 (22b). With the ball in the first innings, Livewire led the bowling figures with 3/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Gigantar (3/27 in 3.0 overs).
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/2)
Pursuing a target of 158 runs for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women recorded 158/2 in 18.2 overs at a scoring rate of 8.62 runs per over. Starfire anchored the chase for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women with 96 runs from 60 balls (13 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 160.0), alongside Jessica Cruz who chipped in with 54 off 42 balls. Defending the total, Tina delivered a key spell of 1/21 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.25, while Terri finished with 1/33 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Jessica Cruz and Starfire (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women), who combined for 132 runs off 91 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Wondergirl making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Starfire (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women) topped the match rankings with 142.0 total points, followed closely by Anais (134.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Starfire.