The stage is set for a historic clash as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Final.
It’s a classic rematch of the 2024 final, with Smriti Mandhana’s side looking to maintain their dominance while Jemimah Rodrigues’ DC hunts for their first-ever title after four consecutive final appearances.
The match is taking place today, February 5, 2026, at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.
📺 Where to Watch RCB vs DC Final Live
For fans looking to catch every ball of the summit clash, here is the official broadcasting and streaming information:
In India
- Live Streaming: The match is streaming live on the JioHotstar app and website.
- TV Telecast: You can watch the live broadcast on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and their HD counterparts).
International Viewers
- USA: Fans in the United States can watch the final live on Willow TV (also available via Cricbuzz on YouTube in certain regions).
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket typically carries the WPL coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom.
- Australia: Fox Sports and Kayo Sports are the go-to platforms for live cricket action.
🕒 Match Schedule & Timing
| Event | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
| Toss | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Match Start | 7:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
🏏 Match Preview: Key Highlights
- The Toss Update: RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana has won the toss and elected to field first.
- RCB’s Form: RCB finished at the top of the league table, spearheaded by the explosive opening duo of Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana. Their bowling attack, led by Lauren Bell (12 wickets) and spin-prodigy Shreyanka Patil, has been the most economical in the death overs.
- DC’s Resilience: Delhi Capitals have shown incredible grit, winning the Eliminator against Gujarat Giants to reach the final. Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt are the pillars of their batting, with Wolvaardt averaging a staggering 85.0 against spin this season.
- Venue Stats: The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has seen a balanced contest between bat and ball. Dew is expected to play a significant role in the second innings, which influenced RCB’s decision to bowl first.
🏟️ Predicted Playing XIs
- RCB: Smriti Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell.
- DC: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma.