Mumbai Indians are now the only team that despite being in playoff contention, cannot finish at the top of the table and punch a direct ticket to the final
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Highlights: Mumbai Indians, with the loss today, have lost the opportunity to secure a direct place in the final of WPL 2026
DC W, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, are currently at the bottom of the points table, having won just one out of their four games.
Mumbai would be going into the fixture with a lot of confidence having defeated Jemimah and co. this season already in Navi Mumbai when DC failed to chase down the target on the board.
The Mumbai Indians have won two and lost three of their five matches. However, they are entering this game on the back of two straight losses to UP Warriorz.
After a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai came back strong, and Delhi will now be aiming to level the score.
The team that leads the race for qualification to the next round are the WPL 2024 champions RCB, who, with five wins in as many games, are leading the points table.
Smriti Mandhana's 96 paved the way for the league leaders who now have 4 wins on the trot this season.
RCB have 4 wins from 4 as they beat bottom placed Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets on the night. Here are the key takeaways from the encounter
The live telecast of the DC vs RCB WPL 2026 match will be available on the Star Sports network in India
After back-to-back close chases, DC is expected to bring in one extra batter in their squad for the RCB clash
DC and RCB have played just one match against each other at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, with DC securing an easy win in that match back in 2023
WPL 2024 champions and the only undefeated team of WPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are currently leading the points table leaderboard
Jemimah Rodrigues' Delhi side has struggled early in the season, with two losses from their first two games despite a strong fight against Gujarat Giants Women.
Delhi, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, has had a tough start to the season. Despite putting up a strong fight against Gujarat Giants Women, they've lost both of their opening matches.
Delhi Capitals have handed the captaincy to Jemimah Rodrigues, who, at just 25, becomes the youngest captain in WPL history.
Similar to Delhi, UP Warriorz have had a challenging run in the tournament. After a loss to Gujarat Giants in their season opener, they were also defeated by RCB Women in their 2nd game.
The turning point came when Sophie Devine was entrusted with bowling the final over and defended 7 runs in a thrilling 6 balls to end the tie in their favour.
While Gujarat got a win aainst UPW, DC lost to defending champions Mumbai Indians, setting up an exciting clash between two sides eager to gain early momentum in the season.
DC skipper jemimah has won the toss and elected to field first on the night.