Match Details
- Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) vs Delhi Capitals Women (DCW)
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
- Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, Sports 18 Khel, JioCinema
Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, but bowlers have had some success, especially pacers who have taken 66% of the wickets in recent matches. The pitch remains good for chasing, with 74% of the last 19 WPL games won by the team batting second. The average first-innings score is 150, and chasing teams often find the target manageable.
- Best Suited For: Chasing
- Average 1st Innings Score: 150
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 146
- Pace vs Spin Wickets: 66% Pace, 34% Spin
Team Preview
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW)
RCB started their season well but have lost three consecutive games, including a disappointing outing against Gujarat Giants. The form of skipper Smriti Mandhana is a concern, and the team will heavily rely on Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, and Renuka Singh Thakur to step up.
Key Players:
- Ellyse Perry: Can contribute with both bat and ball.
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge: Aggressive opener looking to regain consistency.
- Renuka Singh Thakur: Lead pacer, crucial for early breakthroughs.
- Georgia Wareham: Reliable all-rounder with a knack for picking wickets.
Probable XI:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Anand Bist, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur, Prema Rawat.
Delhi Capitals Women (DCW)
DCW has been dominant this season, leading the points table. Their last match against MIW was a clinical performance with both bat and ball. With Meg Lanning back in form and an all-round performance from Jess Jonassen, they look like the stronger side heading into this match.
Key Players:
- Shafali Verma: Explosive batter who can take the game away.
- Jess Jonassen: Consistent all-rounder with match-winning abilities.
- Marizanne Kapp: Provides balance with both bat and ball.
- Minnu Mani: In great bowling form, can trouble RCB batters.
Probable XI:
Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Jennifer Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Picks
- Ellyse Perry (RCBW) – Reliable batter, can bowl crucial overs.
- Jess Jonassen (DCW) – Leading fantasy point scorer in the tournament.
- Shafali Verma (DCW) – Hard-hitting batter in excellent form.
Differential Picks
- Georgia Wareham (RCBW) – Can contribute with both bat and ball.
- Marizanne Kapp (DCW) – Handy with bat, effective with the ball.
Risky Picks
- Smriti Mandhana (RCBW) – Struggling with form.
- Meg Lanning (DCW) – Just returning to form but still inconsistent.
Fantasy Team Suggestions
Small League Team
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma (C), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Jemimah Rodrigues
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry (VC), Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp
Bowlers: Georgia Wareham, Minnu Mani, Renuka Singh Thakur
Grand League Team
Wicketkeeper: Nandini Kashyap
Batters: Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Raghvi Anand Bist
All-rounders: Ellyse Perry (C), Jess Jonassen (VC), Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers: Charlie Dean, Minnu Mani, Kim Garth
Betting Tips & Match Prediction
Betting Odds (Estimated)
- RCBW Win: 2.10
- DCW Win: 1.75
- Top Batter (DCW): Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning
- Top Batter (RCBW): Ellyse Perry, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Best Bowler Picks: Renuka Singh, Jess Jonassen
Who Will Win Today?
Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) are the favorites given their strong recent performances and consistency. RCB Women, on the other hand, need their batting to fire, especially Smriti Mandhana and Perry. Given the pitch conditions and DC’s strong bowling attack, DCW are likely to win this match.
Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals Women
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