VADODARA: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana will have the opportunity to lead her side to parity with Mumbai Indians in terms of success in the Women's Premier League, while Delhi Capitals will look to break their final jinx when tournament's two most entertaining sides take on each other in the summit clash here on Thursday. Former champions RCB have enjoyed a dream run this season, repeatedly showing the ability to step up and bounce back when the chips are down. That resilience helped them create history by beginning their campaign with five consecutive wins, becoming the first WPL team to do so. Adding to that, one or two players from within the group have consistently taken their game to the next level when required, a pattern that has emerged with monotonous regularity this season. Although RCB batters -- including Mandhana, Harris, Georgia Voll and Richa Ghosh -- have lacked consistency this season, isolated but timely contributions have proved decisive.

Source: Indian Express February 04, 2026 09:14 UTC