🏏WPL 2026: Match 13: DCW vs MIW at Vadodara on 20/01/26🏏

🏏WPL 2026: Match 13: DCW vs MIW at Vadodara at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara on 20/01/2026 at 7:30PM IST🏏

Delhi Capitals Women (DC W) square off against Mumbai Indians Women (MI W) in match No. 13 of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday, January 20.

The Capitals are placed at the bottom of the points table after suffering three losses in four games. Their only victory came in the clash against UP Warriorz. In their most recent clash, the Jemimah Rodrigues-led side lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have two wins and three defeats after playing five matches. However, they are coming into this encounter on the back of two consecutive defeats against UP Warriorz.

BCA Stadium, Vadodara Pitch Report

This is going to be the second game which the BCA Stadium in Vadodara will host in WPL 2026. Ahead of the season, six Women's T20 matches had been played at the venue, with the average first-innings total being 156. All the matches were won by chasing teams.

DC W vs MI W Head to Head Record in T20s

Matches Played 8

Won by DC W 4

Won by MI W 4

Tied / No Results 0

First-ever Fixture March 09, 2023

Most-recent Fixture January 10, 2026

DC W vs MI W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur is the second highest run-getter in the tournament, having amassed 199 runs in five innings at an average of 66.33 and a strike rate of 148.51. The Mumbai skipper has notched up two fifties this season. She will be the batter to watch out for on Tuesday.

Probable Best Bowler: Nandni Sharma

Nandni Sharma is among the leading wicket-takers this season. She has picked up nine wickets in four matches at an average of 13.56 and a strike rate of 9.33. The 24-year-old has bowled some difficult overs and maintained an economy rate of 8.71, which can be considered decent in modern-day T20 cricket.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer

The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

When: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, January 20, 7:30 PM IST

Where: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

What to expect: A good batting track so plenty of runs should be expected but dew could definitely play a part in the contest. The team winning the toss would most definitely choose to field first.

Thank you Raji for the thread and for tagging me.

Best wishes to both teams.

18:00 Local Time, 12:30 GMT, 18:00 IST: Under the lights, the Women’s Premier League gathers its breath as Delhi Capitals Women meet Mumbai Indians Women in Match 13 - a collision of confidence and craving. Delhi arrive carrying a season still searching for balance - one win, three losses and plenty left unsaid. The numbers don’t tell the whole story, though. They speak of near-misses, of moments that slipped just out of reach, of a side waiting for one night to fall perfectly into place. Mumbai, meanwhile, walk in with the calm assurance of a team that knows how to own the moment and how to bend pressure into opportunity. Tonight, the pitch becomes a page yet to be written. For Delhi, it’s a chance at renewal; for Mumbai, a test of authority. And in the grand rhythm of the Women’s Premier League, this isn’t merely another game, it’s a turning point waiting to choose its side. Mumbai Indians Women walk in as the favourites - polished, powerful and backed by momentum that leans naturally in their favour. But Delhi Capitals Women carry something less measurable and far more dangerous: the ability to turn a season on its head. A team pushed to the edge often finds clarity there.

One spark, one partnership, one inspired spell and the narrative shifts!!

MIW are in a strong position among the 4-pointers. Winning today vs DCW would take them to 6 points, likely securing top 3/4 with favourable NRR. They need 2-3 more wins from the remaining 3 games (vs RCB, GG) for a safe top-two push; 10+ points almost guarantees playoffs.

DCW have an outside chance after losing three out of four matches. Winning all remaining 4 games (including today) reaches 10 points—possible qualification, but NRR (-0.856) is a major hurdle. Fewer than 3-4 wins almost eliminates them; playoffs require a massive turnaround and help from other results.