दिल्ली कैपिटल्स vs रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बैंगलोर, मैच 11 Commentary, Live Updates

That wraps up our coverage for this encounter. A convincing win for RCB as they make four wins in a row. The Women's Premier League 2026 takes a break on Sunday, but the excitement returns on Monday, January 19th, as the Gujarat Giants lock horns with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The action is set to begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), so be sure to tune in a bit early for the pre-match buildup. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Smriti Mandhana, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is also the Player of the Match for her knock of 98 runs! She says that it was great to see how everyone bowled. Adds that the way Shafali Verma was batting was exceptional. She says that they need to get the wicket of Shafali Verma and everyone contributed well. Adds that she played her natural game and it worked well for them. Ends by saying that Georgia Voll coming in at number 3 fits well for them.

Georgia Voll is in for a chat. She says that it was a bit scratchy at the start but Smriti Mandhana gave her confidence and she got back her momentum. Adds that she played her natural game and she was just going big and the way she batted was the reason they got the win. Ends by saying that everyone is working hard and it is nice to get four wins in a row.

Jemimah Rodrigues, the skipper of Delhi Capitals, says that she wanted to get the wicket of Smriti Mandhana and she tried everything, but it was a special knock from her. Adds that Shafali Verma batted well and Lucy Hamilton was excellent as well and these are the positives from the game. Adds that she could have got Marizanne Kapp earlier to get wicket,s but they will learn from this game and bounce back in their next game.

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Earlier in the game, after being put in to bat, the Delhi Capitals recovered from a top-order collapse to post a competitive 166, largely driven by Shafali Verma's aggressive 62 and a blistering 19-ball 36 from Lucy Hamilton. Early strikes from Lauren Bell and debutant Sayali Satghare, both claimed three wickets, that initially left DC reeling, but the late counter-attack ensured the Capitals set a respectable total.

Despite the late wicket, the game was already in the bag. Voll completed her half-century and calmly guided her side over the line. For the Delhi Capitals, it was a forgettable outing with the ball. Aside from the early strike by Kapp and the consolation wicket by Sharma when the match was done, they looked toothless. RCB marches on, while Delhi will be desperate to bounce back in their next encounter.

As the innings progressed, Georgia Voll shifted gears, turning a solid start into a dominant display. Together, the duo stitched a massive 142-run partnership that completely shut the door on the Capitals. But there was a twist of emotion near the end. Smriti Mandhana suffered a massive heartbreak in the 18th over, falling to Nandani Sharma for a brilliant 98, just two runs shy of a magical hundred.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru make it four in a row with a commanding chase! Set a target of 167, they suffered an early blow when Marizanne Kapp removed Grace Harris cheaply. However, that was the only joy for Delhi for a long time. Skipper Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll calmed the nerves, with Mandhana taking the aggressor's role and Voll smartly anchoring the innings. By the halfway stage, RCB were sitting pretty at 83/1, completely in control of the proceedings.

FOUR! Georgia Voll finishes off in style. Length, on off, Georgia Voll moves across and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary. Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets!

A low full toss, on off, Richa Ghosh chips it over covers. The fielder makes a good stop near the fence to stop the boundary. Keeps it to a single.

Much fuller, on off, Richa Ghosh knocks it down the ground for a single.

No heartbreak for Georgia Voll! Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll taps it to cover for a single. She gets to her fifty.

Keeps it full, on off, Richa Ghosh chips it over mid off for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Short, on off, Richa Ghosh stays in her crease and slaps it over covers for a boundary.

Wide! Short, on leg, on off, Richa Ghosh leaves. The umpire calls it a wide. Jemimah Rodrigues refers. The replays show that it was way too short. The onfield decision stands.

Smriti Mandhana falls on 96! Richa Ghosh walks in to bat now.

OUT! TAKEN! NO, NO NO! Smriti Mandhana departs on 98. Nandni Sharma gets the huge wicket of Smriti Mandhana. On a length, outside off, Smriti Mandhana looks to cut it but gets a top edge. The ball carries towards point. Lucy Hamilton dives to her right and takes the catch.

Georgia Voll moves to 49 now! Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll flicks it to mid on for a single.

Full, on off, Georgia Voll knocks it down the ground. It hits the stumps at the non-striker's end and rolls towards mid off. The batters collect a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Smriti Mandhana eases it to cover for one more.

Too full, on leg, Georgia Voll digs it to mid on for a single.

A low full toss, on leg, Smriti Mandhana flicks it to backward square leg for a single.

FOUR MORE! She moves to 94 now. Short, on leg, Smriti Mandhana swivels and pulls it magnificently over backward square leg for a boundary.

FOUR! Finds the gap. Its an innings of top quality. Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana drives it through point for a boundary.

Time Out! 24 runs needed from 24 balls now. It should be an easy chase for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru now. The duo has stitched a partnership of 129 runs now and they will be looking to finish the game. Delhi Capitals will need a miracle to turn the game around from here on. Let's see how it ends...

FOUR! Nicely played! RCB are cruising now. Flatter, on leg, Georgia Voll gets low and slogs it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Too full, outside off, Georgia Voll pushes it to cover.

Too full, outside off, Smriti Mandhana drives it to mid off for a single.

Too full, on leg, Georgia Voll digs it to mid on for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana flicks it to mid on for a single.

SIX! Up and away! Excellent from Smriti Mandhana. Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana shimmies down the track and plunders it over long off for a biggie.

A low full toss, on off, Smriti Mandhana eases it to wide of mid off for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana taps it to cover.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana drives it to the cover fielder.

Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana looks to play an uppercut but misses. Good stop from the keeper.

A low full toss, Georgia Voll knocks it down the ground for a single.

Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana chips it over mid off for a single. The ball was in the air but it landed safely at long off.

Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana pulls it through mid-wicket for a single. 40 needed from 36 balls now.

Quicker, outside off, Smriti Mandhana looks to slog it but wears it on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Keeps it full, on leg, Georgia Voll sweeps it to square leg for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! This is becoming easy for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Flatter, outside off, Georgia Voll changes her stance and plays a reverse sweep through short third for a boundary.

Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana punches it through cover for a single.

Much fuller, on leg, Smriti Mandhana sweeps it to the fielder at square leg.

Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll eases it to cover again.

Short, on off, Georgia Voll punches it to the cover fielder.

Flatter, on off, Georgia Voll pushes it to cover.

SIX! All the way. That's a cracking shot! Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll gets down on one knee and clatters it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Too full, on off, Smriti Mandhana digs it down the ground for a single. Hundred partnership comes up between this duo now!

Flatter, on off, Smriti Mandhana eases it to point.

On a length, on off, Georgia Voll slogs it over square leg. The fielder dives to her right near the fence and saves a boundary. Keeps it to two runs.

Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll blocks it back to the bowler.

FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs! Length, down leg, Georgia Voll looks to flick it but misses. The keeper fails to collect as the ball races away to the fence.

Hard length, outside off, Georgia Voll looks to cut it but misses.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana knocks it down the ground for a single.

SIX! She is putting on a show tonight! Length, on off, Smriti Mandhana stays in her crease and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

FOUR! Smriti Mandhana continues to score boundaries! Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

SIX! All the way! Georgia Voll switches gears now. Much fuller, on middle and leg, Georgia Voll gets low and heaves it over deep mid-wicket for a flat six.

Too full, on off, Georgia Voll digs it to the cover fielder.

Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll eases it to the cover fielder.

Short, on leg, Smriti Mandhana tugs it to square leg for a single.

On a length, on off, Georgia Voll taps it to backward point for a single.

FOUR! Georgia Voll joins the party! Length, on leg, Georgia Voll shuffles across and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.

FOUR! Excellent placement! Short, outside off, Smriti Mandhana stays back and punches it through backward point for a boundary.

Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll knocks it down the ground for a single.

FOUR! Nicely played! Flatter, full and on leg, Georgia Voll gets low and sweeps it through backward square leg for a boundary.

Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

Two more! Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana chips it over covers for a brace.

Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana guides it through short third for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.

Time Out! After losing Grace Harris early on, the duo of Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll have steadied the ship. Smriti Mandhana is playing the aggressor's role while Georgia Voll is playing as a second fiddle. They will look to bat long and chase this total. Delhi Capitals will hunt for wickets. They will look to break this stand and put the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batters under pressure. Let's see how it pans out...

Too full, on off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it down the ground for a single.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana eases it to the point fielder.

Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana taps it to mid off.

FOUR! Fifty up for Smriti Mandhana! Excellent placement. Flatter, outside off, Smriti Mandhana uses the pace of the ball and guides it through short third for a boundary.

Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll sweeps it through square leg for a single. Fifty partnership comes up between this duo now.

Quicker, on off, Smriti Mandhana knocks it down the ground for a single.

Tossed up, outside off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it to cover for a single.

Short, outside off, Smriti Mandhana blocks it to short third.

FOUR! Makes the most of the free hit! Flatter, outside off, Smriti Mandhana moves forward and chips it magnificently over cover for a boundary.

FOUR! The onslaught continues from Smriti Mandhana! Short, on off, Smriti Mandhana swivels and pulls it magnificently through square leg for a boundary. Oh, its a no ball for overstepping. Free hit coming up...

A full toss, on off, Georgia Voll flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Short, on leg, Smriti Mandhana tugs it through square leg for a single.

Quicker, on off, Georgia Voll sweeps it through square leg for a single.

A low full toss, Georgia Voll drives it through covers for a single.

Quicker, on leg, Georgia Voll paddles it over short fine leg for a brace. Good fielding in the deep.

Flatter, on middle, Georgia Voll gets low and looks to slog it but misses and gets a hit on her pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Ultra Edge shows that there was an inside edge. The onfield decision is overturned to NOT OUT.

Flatter, on leg, Smriti Mandhana flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR MORE! She is in some form! Short, outside off, Smriti Mandhana opens the face of the bat and guides it through backward point for yet another boundary.

FOUR! Cheeky from Smriti Mandhana! Flatter, on off, Smriti Mandhana moves to her left and paddles it over short fine leg for a boundary.

Full again, on off, Georgia Voll taps it to mid off.

Much fuller, on leg, Smriti Mandhana flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

SIX! What a shot! Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana moves a bit to her left, gets down on one knee and slogs it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Full again, on off, Georgia Voll taps it through point for a single.

Keeps it full, on leg, Smriti Mandhana flicks it through backward square leg for another single.

Much fuller, outside off, Georgia Voll drives it through covers for a single.

Slower one, outside off, Smriti Mandhana punches it to the fielder at extra cover.

On a length, on off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it to mid off.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it to mid on.

Much fuller, on off, Smriti Mandhana flicks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! That's a poor delivery! Length, down leg, Smriti Mandhana uses the pace of the ball and helps it fine for a boundary.

FOUR BYES! That has missed everything! Length, down leg, Smriti Mandhana moves forward and looks to loft it but gets beaten on the inside edge. The keeper fails to stop it as the ball races away to the fence.

Length, outside off, Georgia Voll tries to cut it but misses.

On a length, on leg, Georgia Voll flicks it through backward square leg for a brace.

Hard length, on leg, Georgia Voll fends it back to the bowler.

On a length, on leg, Georgia Voll looks to flick it but wears it on her pads. A loud appeal but turned down. They decide to go upstairs. Ultra Edge shows no spike and Ball Tracking shows that it was pitching outside leg. The onfield decision stands NOT OUT.

Keeps it on off, Georgia Voll slaps it to cover.

Hard length, outside off, Georgia Voll punches it to cover.

Good length, just outside off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it to mid off.

Length again, on off, Smriti Mandhana taps it to cover.

On a length, on off, Smriti Mandhana blocks it back.

Much fuller, on off, Georgia Voll knocks it down the ground for a single.

On a length, on off, Georgia Voll blocks it to the slip fielder.

An early breakthrough for Delhi Capitals! Georgia Voll walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Marizanne Kapp strikes early! On a length, outside off, Grace Harris looks to loft it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes high up in the air towards mid off. Shafali Verma settles under it and takes a fine catch.

FOUR! Gloriously driven! Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary. Three boundaries in the over!

Back of a length, on leg, Smriti Mandhana looks to slog it but gets a blow on her pads. A stifled appeal but turned down. The replay later shows that it was three reds. Had Delhi Capitals taken the review, Smriti Mandhana was a goner.

FOUR! Top shot from Smriti Mandhana! Length, on leg, Smriti Mandhana picks it well and flicks it magnificently over square leg for a boundary.

Much fuller, outside off, Smriti Mandhana fends it to mid on.

FOUR! Nicely played! On a length, on middle and leg, Smriti Mandhana stays in her crease and heaves it over square leg for a magnificent boundary.

On a length, on off, Smriti Mandhana blocks it to mid off.

Tidy start from Marizanne Kapp! Lucy Hamilton to share the attack.

In the air... but it lands safe! Length, on leg, Smriti Mandhana heaves it but doesn't connect well. The ball carries and lands safely at deep square leg. They collect a single.

Beaten! Hard length, outside off, Smriti Mandhana swings hard but misses.

Keeps it full, on off, Smriti Mandhana blocks it back to the bowler.

On a length, on off, Grace Harris fends it to mid-wicket for a single.

Another dot. Length, on leg, Grace Harris looks to flick it but gets an inside edge onto her pads. A stifled appeal for lbw but turned down.

Starts with a slower one, outside off, Grace Harris punches it to cover.