Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Live Score WPL 2026

We are back for the chase! The players are already out in the middle. Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee are the two openers for Delhi Capitals. So, the word from the middle is that if DC can get these runs inside 18 overs, they will go 2nd in the table with an improved NRR. As expected, Lauren Bell has the new ball in hand, and RCB need her to strike early to make a game out of this one. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

The equation is simple, 110 is the target for DC to keep their playoff hopes in their own hands, and with the quality they possess, they will back themselves to get there. However, RCB will not go down without a fight either, as they will not want their unbeaten streak to end in a one-sided defeat. Whatever happens, we are in for some exciting cricket. Join us shortly for the second innings.

Nandni Sharma, the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 4-0-26-3, says she keeps her line and length simple and feels that approach helps her. She explains that the 'salute celebration' is for the DC dugout and for everyone cheering for Delhi. She shares that she works hard on the slower deliveries from the back of the hand. She also notes that her balls were skidding on more than others initially, but adds that Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp guided her on how to bowl effectively on this surface.

DC will be really pleased with this performance, and it has come at a crucial time for them. Kapp set the tone early, but after that they went through a phase where wickets did not come, even though the runs were kept in check. Once Minnu Mani removed the RCB skipper, it turned into a procession. Charani and her fellow spinners tightened the screws in the middle overs, while Kapp added another to her tally. Henry was impressive on her return as well, picking up a couple of wickets, but it was Nandini Sharma who stood out, finishing with 3/26 and reclaiming the Purple Cap.

Despite losing Harris early, RCB made a steady start, with Smriti leading from the front and looking well set as they reached the first break at 62/1. However, soon after, Smriti tried to up the tempo and ended up holing out for 38 off 34, and from there it all went downhill for the unbeaten side in the tournament. The middle order failed to get going, and the lower order was tested for the first time as well, but they could not make any real impact either. Radha Yadav's efforts in the middle only helped them cross the three-figure mark, but that still looks well below par.

DC seem to be enjoying the conditions in Vadodara. After holding MI to 154/5 in their previous game, they have now bowled RCB out to their lowest-ever WPL total, by a fair margin, with their earlier lowest being 125. From the toss to every bowling move, everything worked perfectly for Jemimah Rodrigues, while RCB endured a night to forget with the bat and will be keen to put this behind them.

OUT! BOWLED! The back-of-the-hand slower one does the trick. It is on a length around off, Sayali goes down for the slog but is far too early into the shot. The ball arrives late, sneaks right through, and crashes into the stumps. RCB are bowled out for 109 on the final ball of the innings. Nandini celebrates with a crisp salute, job well done, 3/26 in her 4 overs.

Very full and on middle, it's knocked down to long on for a run.

Lauren Bell is the last batter in.