WPL 2026 Double Header : RCB VS DC & MI VS UPW on Saturday

Saturday Showdown in WPL 2026 : RCB Vs DC & MI Vs UPW set to clash on 17 January 2026. Point table is going to explode with high intensity games, promising a lot of entertainment to the fans. In day light MI VS UPW at D.Y Patil Stadium, under the lights RCB VS DC at D.Y Patil.

WPL 2026 it is going towards us it’s high intensity matches that is going happen on the Saturday day and night. Shaping the the points table Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians Vs UP Warriorz. Both the games promise high intensity competition, power pack performances and momentum shift in the point table.

RCB Women Vs Delhi capitals Women – The clashes of power hitters on Saturday night

RCB who is sitting at number one position in the point table. Enter into this contest with a confidence after showing strong intent to in the early part of the season. Defeating Mumbai Indians in their opener and then shuttering UPW. RCB’S approach has always been fearless often putting pressure on the opponents in the early innings whereas Delhi capitals on the other hands remain the most consistent steam in the history of WPL. They are known for their decision making and discipline bowling attack DC rely heavily on the building partnership and controlling the momentum of the games. The match is going to be a tightly contested is RCB is going to dominate with the bat or DC bolds the RCB’s batter?

The Mumbai Indians Women Vs UP Warriorz – Momentum VS Redemption

UP Warriorz who gelled well, defeated Mumbai Indians on 15 Jan, securing their first win of the WPL season 2026. They both are going into another clash on Saturday noon. UP Warriorz who are looking for consistency in the WPL 2026. As their season started with a tough losses they have shown the flashes of brilliance and fighting spirit and after gaining their first win of the season they’re not going to stop that easily.

Whereas Mumbai Indians are known for defending their title and their strong winning mentality. They possess power hitters, dependable all-rounders, and a bowling attack that performs well under pressure, especially strong in crunch moments. Mumbai will look to control the game and avoid giving up another moment, while UP Warriorz will aim for their second win against Mumbai Indians by targeting early wickets and playing fearless cricket, especially with the bat.

The clashes of Saturday

RCB versus DC feels like a playoff-level contest between two title contenders. DC have always proven themselves to be one of the most consistent teams in the history of the WPL, whereas RCB’s aggressive style of playing cricket makes them more dangerous. On the other side, Mumbai are defending their 2025 title and have a stable squad that provides reliability and momentum in the game. Meanwhile, UP Warriors have delivered strong performances in their batting order and will continue to play fearless cricket. Let’s see who is going to dominate.

Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Women

Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (C), D Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh (WK), Gautami Naik, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

Delhi Capitals – Women

Jemimah Rodrigues(C), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Chinelle Henry, Shri Charani, Taniyaa Bhatia, Sneh Rana, Marizanne Kapp, Nikki Prasad, Deeya Yadav

Mumbai Indians – Women

Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Nat-Sciver- Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Emila Kerr, G Kamilini, Amanjot Kaur, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque,, Sanjeevan Sanjana, Nicola Carey, Poonam Khemnar

UP Warriorz

Meg Lanning (C), Kiran Navgire, Pheobe Litchfield, Harleen deol, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sherawat Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Guad, Asha Sobhana