RCB vs Delhi: Delhi Capitals Crush RCB to Secure Top 3 Spot
Delhi Capitals delivered a stunning performance in Match 14 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 9 wickets. This emphatic win has solidified Delhi Capitals’ position in the Top 3, while RCB’s playoff hopes now hang in the balance.
Match Summary:RCB vs Delhi
RCB won the toss and opted to bat first, but their innings never gained momentum. Despite a fighting knock from Ellyse Perry, RCB could only manage 147/5 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals chased down the target in just 15.3 overs, losing only one wicket, thanks to brilliant knocks from Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen.
RCB’s Innings: Ellyse Perry’s Lone Battle Takes RCB to 147/5
RCB Batting Performance
After losing early wickets, Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with a brilliant 60 off 47 balls*. However, she lacked support from the other batters, leading to RCB managing only 147/5 in 20 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellyse Perry | 60* | 47 | 3 | 3 | 127.66 |
| Raghvi Bist | 33 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 103.13 |
| Danni Wyatt | 21 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Smriti Mandhana (C) | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
RCB Fall of Wickets
- 9/1 – Smriti Mandhana (1.5 ov)
- 53/2 – Danni Wyatt (7.1 ov)
- 119/3 – Raghvi Bist (16.1 ov)
- 125/4 – Richa Ghosh (16.5 ov)
- 128/5 – Kanika Ahuja (17.3 ov)
DC’s Bowling Attack
Shikha Pandey (2/24) and Nallapureddy Charani (2/28) provided crucial breakthroughs, while Marizanne Kapp (1/18) maintained tight control over RCB’s batting lineup.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikha Pandey | 4.0 | 24 | 2 | 6.00 |
| Nallapureddy Charani | 4.0 | 28 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 4.0 | 18 | 1 | 4.50 |
DC’s Chase: Shafali Verma & Jess Jonassen Dominate
DC Batting Performance
Shafali Verma stole the show with a stunning 80 off 43 balls*, smashing 8 fours and 4 sixes. She was well supported by Jess Jonassen (61 off 38)* as Delhi Capitals comfortably chased down the target in just 15.3 overs.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafali Verma | 80* | 43 | 8 | 4 | 186.05 |
| Jess Jonassen | 61* | 38 | 9 | 1 | 160.53 |
| Meg Lanning (C) | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
DC Fall of Wickets
- 5/1 – Meg Lanning (2.4 ov)
RCB’s Bowling Struggles
RCB’s bowling unit failed to contain DC’s aggressive batting. Renuka Singh (1/28) was the only wicket-taker, while Kim Garth, Ellyse Perry, and Georgia Wareham remained wicketless.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renuka Singh | 4.0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Kim Garth | 3.0 | 25 | 0 | 8.33 |
| Ellyse Perry | 2.0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Georgia Wareham | 3.0 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 |
RCB’s Batting Struggles Despite Ellyse Perry’s Heroics
RCB’s innings was largely anchored by Ellyse Perry, who remained unbeaten on 60 runs off 47 balls, hitting 3 sixes and 3 fours. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to contribute significantly, leading to a below-par total of 147/5.
Shafali Verma’s Power-Packed Knock Seals the Win for Delhi
Chasing 148, Shafali Verma came out all guns blazing, smashing an unbeaten 80 off 43 balls, with 8 fours and 4 sixes.
She was well-supported by Jess Jonassen, who played a crucial knock of 61 off 38 balls*, hitting 9 fours and 1 six. Their unbeaten partnership helped Delhi Capitals register a 9-wicket win with 27 balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals Secure Top Spot in WPL 2025 Standings
With this victory, Delhi Capitals have played 7 matches, winning 5 and losing 2, amassing 10 points. They are comfortably placed in the Top 3 and have nearly secured a playoff berth.
On the other hand, RCB finds itself in a tough spot. With just 4 points from 6 matches, they must win their remaining games and rely on other teams’ results to stay in the competition.
What’s Next for Delhi Capitals and RCB?
- Delhi Capitals: A victory in their final league match will ensure they finish at the top of the points table.
- RCB: They must win both of their remaining matches to reach 8 points, but their qualification chances depend on other results.
RCB vs Delhi: Playing XI
Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI):
- Meg Lanning (Captain)
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Annabel Sutherland
- Marizanne Kapp
- Jess Jonassen
- Sarah Bryce (WK)
- Nicky Prasad
- Shikha Pandey
- Minnu Mani
- Nallapureddy Charani
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (Playing XI):
- Smriti Mandhana (Captain)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
- Ellyse Perry
- Raghvi Bist
- Kanika Ahuja
- Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Georgia Wareham
- Kim Garth
- Sneh Rana
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Ekta Bisht
Final Thoughts
Delhi Capitals have once again proven their dominance in WPL 2025 with this comprehensive win over RCB. As the tournament nears its knockout stage, the race for the playoffs intensifies. Can RCB turn their fortunes around, or is their campaign coming to an end? Stay tuned for more updates on WPL 2025!
