DC hand RCB first defeat in WPL 2026 season:Smriti Mandhana’s knock in vain, Laura Wolvaardt slams 42; Nandani Sharma bags 3 wickets

In the 15th clash of the WPL 2026, Delhi Capitals handed Royal Challengers Bengaluru their first defeat in the season. Laura Wolvaardt (42)* guides Delhi to chase 109 runs within 15.3 overs. However, for Bengaluru, Sayali Satghare bags two wickets with an economy of 6.00 conceeding 18 runs in her 3 overs bowled. Delhi Capitals delivered a strong and disciplined bowling performance to bundle out table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru for just 109 runs in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) match on Saturday. The match highlighted DC’s bowling depth as RCB suffered a major batting collapse. After being asked to bat first, RCB never looked comfortable at the crease. Apart from skipper Smriti Mandhana, none of the batters managed to build a meaningful partnership, allowing DC to stay in complete control throughout the innings. Delhi chased down 109 runs in 15.3 overs at Kotambi In the second innings., openers Shafali Varma (16) and Lizelle Lee (0) departed early. While chasing 109 runsLaura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 42-run knock guides Delhi’s victory against Bengaluru in Kotambi. DC skipper Jemimah scored 24 runs and Marizanne Kapp (19) finished the innings with Wolvaardt. However, for RCB, Sayali Satghare bags two wickets with an economy of 6.00 conceeding 18 runs in her 3 overs bowled. Smriti Mandhana fights a lone battle against Delhi RCB captain Smriti Mandhana was the only batter to show some resistance. She top-scored with a 34-ball 38, hitting six fours and one six. Mandhana tried to anchor the innings, but wickets kept falling at the other end. Radha Yadav was the second-highest scorer for RCB with 18 runs off 17 balls. However, eight RCB batters were dismissed for single-digit scores, underlining the struggles of the batting unit. RCB collapse after promising start in WPL RCB got off to a steady start, with Mandhana and Grace Harris adding 36 runs for the opening wicket. Harris, however, could score only 9 runs before getting out. That opening stand turned out to be RCB’s highest partnership of the innings. After the first wicket fell, RCB lost momentum quickly. The team slumped to 78 for 5 in the 14th over and could not recover from there. Regular wickets and tight bowling ensured RCB were bowled out in exactly 20 overs. Nandini-Marizanne shine collectively for DC against Bengaluru Delhi Capitals’ bowlers worked as a unit and never allowed RCB batters to settle. Nandini Sharma was the pick of the bowlers, returning impressive figures of 3 wickets for 26 runs. Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp bowled with control and picked up 2 wickets for 17 runs. Minnu Mani (2/18) and Chinelle Henry (2/22) also made key contributions, while Shree Charani chipped in with one wicket. DC’s tight lines and smart variations kept constant pressure on the RCB batters. Brief Scores: RCB vs DC, 15th match, WPL 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 109 all out in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 38; Nandini Sharma 3/26) Delhi Capitals’ commanding bowling display sent a strong message to the rest of the teams in the tournament, while RCB will look to regroup and fix their batting issues in the upcoming matches.