The 13th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 brings together two of the league’s most storied rivals as the action shifts to the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Delhi Capitals (DC), led by the energetic Jemimah Rodrigues, are looking to settle the score after a comprehensive defeat to Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians (MI) earlier in the season.

Historically, these two heavyweights have been neck-and-neck, though Mumbai Indians have developed a reputation for winning the big moments, most notably defeating Delhi in the inaugural WPL final. Across all seasons, Mumbai holds a slight edge. Their most recent encounter on January 10, 2026, was a one-sided affair where Mumbai cruised to a 50-run victory. That win was built on a clinical unbeaten 74 from Harmanpreet and a devastating three-wicket burst by Nicola Carey, a performance that remains fresh in the minds of both camps.

Entering this 13th match, the teams find themselves in contrasting positions. Delhi Capitals have struggled with inconsistency, currently sitting at the bottom of the table with just one win from four matches. They have often relied on individual brilliance from stars like Shafali Verma and Marizanne Kapp rather than a cohesive team effort. On the other hand, the defending champion Mumbai Indians occupy second place. Despite a recent slip in form with two consecutive losses to the UP Warriorz, they remain a formidable side with deep batting and a middle order that has repeatedly rescued them from high-pressure situations.

DC-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Match details

• Date and Time: January 20; 07:30 pm IST/ 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara

DC-W vs MI-W, Head-to-Head Record in WPL

Matches played: 9 | Mumbai Indians won: 5 | Delhi Capitals won: 4| No result: 0

BCA Stadium Pitch Report

The BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, features a classic black-soil surface that is a certified batter’s paradise. The pitch offers a true and consistent bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play through the line with ease, while the lightning-fast outfield ensures full value for shots. Early on, new-ball bowlers might find slight lateral movement, but the track flattens out quickly. As the match progresses into the evening, a heavy dew factor is expected to set in. This will make the ball difficult for spinners to grip and favor the team batting second, making the toss crucial.

Squads

Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G. Kamalini, Amelia Kerr, Shabnim Ismail, Sanskriti Gupta, Sajana Sajeevan, Rahila Firdous, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasishta, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth

Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Marzianne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Taniyaa Bhatia, Mamatha Madiwala, Nandni Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani, Alana King

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DC-W vs MI-W, WPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Mumbai Indians Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Delhi Capitals Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Delhi Capitals Women’s total score: 160-170

Case 2:

• Delhi Capitals Women wins the toss and bowl first
• Mumbai Indians Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• Mumbai Indians Women’s total score: 180-190

Match result: Team bowling first to win the match.

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