WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W Match Preview: Match Details, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Squad List, Probable XI, Match Prediction
WPL 2023 RCB-W vs DC-W Match Preview: The Royal Challengers Bangalore Women will face the Delhi Capitals Women in the second game of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 on Sunday, March 5.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise expressed interest in purchasing a WPL club and were successful. They have a large fan base and will be hopeful that their women’s squad can help them win their first championship. Smriti Mandhana will captain the Royal Challengers in the World Premier League in 2023, and she will be trying to live up to the hype. They’ve assembled a strong roster and will undoubtedly begin as favourites ahead of the competition.
The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have successfully bid for a team in the Women’s Premier League. They performed an excellent job at the auction, acquiring a strong all-around side for the first edition. Meg Lanning, the most successful captain in cricket history, has been tasked with directing the team. They have a strong combination of veteran and young players and will be trying to get off to a winning start in the competition.
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Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Delhi Capitals Women |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date & Time | March 5th at 3:30 PM IST and Local Time |
| Live Streaming | Sports18 and Jio Cinema |
Pitch Report
The surface of Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium is renowned to be batter-friendly, and it also helps bowlers with the new ball. The dew factor might be important in making the stadium a batter’s paradise, but with the game set for the afternoon, it shouldn’t make much of a difference over the 40 overs.
Weather Forecast
Both sides will be greeted by clear skies on Sunday, with temperatures anticipated to range between 26 and 36 degrees Celsius.
Squad List
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
| Players | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Batter | India |
| Richa Ghosh | Wicket-Keeper | India |
| Ellyse Perry | All Rounder | Australia |
| Renuka Singh | Bowler | India |
| Sophie Devine | All Rounder | New Zealand |
| Heather Knight | All Rounder | England |
| Megan Schutt | Bowler | Australia |
| Kanika Ahuja | All Rounder | India |
| Dane Van Niekerk | All Rounder | South Africa |
| Erin Burns | All Rounder | Australia |
| Preeti Bose | Bowler | India |
| Komal Zanzad | Bowler | India |
| Asha Shobana | All Rounder | India |
| Disha Kasat | Batter | India |
| Indrani Roy | Wicket Keeper | India |
| Poonam Khemnar | All Rounder | India |
| Sahana Pawar | Bowler | India |
| Shreyanka Patil | All Rounder | India |
Delhi Capitals Women
| Players | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Batter | India |
| Shafali Verma | Batter | India |
| Marizanne Kapp | All Rounder | South Africa |
| Meg Lanning | Batter | Australia |
| Alice Capsey | All Rounder | England |
| Shikha Pandey | All Rounder | India |
| Jess Jonassen | All Rounder | Australia |
| Laura Harris | Batter | Australia |
| Radha Yadav | All Rounder | India |
| Arundhati Reddy | All Rounder | India |
| Minnu Mani | All Rounder | India |
| Poonam Yadav | Bowler | India |
| Sneha Deepthi | Batter | India |
| Taniyaa Bhatia | Wicket Keeper | India |
| Titas Sadhu | Bowler | India |
| Jasia Akhter | Batter | India |
| Aparna Mondal | Wicket Keeper | India |
| Tara Norris | Bowler | USA |
Probable XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Kanika Ahuja, Dane van Niekerk, Richa Ghosh (wk), Renuka Singh Thakur, Megan Schutt, Preeti Bose, Komal Zanzad
Delhi Capitals Women
Shafali Verma, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Meg Lanning (c), Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, Jess Jonassen, Radha Yadav, Poonam Yadav, Arundhati Reddy/Tara Norris
Match Prediction
On Sunday, two seasoned captains will face battle. Both teams have plenty of experience, so spectators should expect an entertaining match in the sweltering heat of Mumbai. Royal Challengers Bangalore have a well-balanced team, and we anticipate them to win on Sunday.
