DC vs MI WPL 2026: The 13th match in the WPL 2026 will be played on December 20, 2026. This match will take place at the BCA stadium in Kotambi between the Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians. According to the latest pitch report from the BCA stadium, the pitch seems to be very good for batting. We have observed throughout the tournament that this pitch is very batting-friendly, with an average score of around 180.
The weather for this match in Kotambi is described as clear, with no signs of rain interruptions. However, it is predicted that there will be a temperature drop in the evening, which can cause dew. Therefore, the toss-winning team will likely consider all these scenarios before they make their decision.
The Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians have faced each other 9 times in the history of WPL. The Mumbai Indians have won 5 matches out of these, while the Delhi Capitals have won 4. Both these teams faced each other earlier in this tournament, where the Mumbai Indians defeated the Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their opening match. Now, both these teams will be coming to win in this match, hoping to further increase their chances of finishing in the top 3 of the WPL 2026.
DC vs MI WPL 2026: What to Expect
The DC vs MI match will be the 6th match of the Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026. In this tournament so far, they have won 3 matches and lost 2 matches. They currently stand in the second position on the points table with 4 points and a net run rate of +0.151. If the Mumbai Indians are able to defeat the Delhi Capitals in this match, they will gain 2 more points, taking their total points to 6.
However, if they lose this match, their remaining 2 matches will become must-win. RCB has already qualified for the playoffs and has secured their spot in the top 3 of the WPL 2026. If the Mumbai Indians can win all of their remaining matches, they will have 10 points, which will guarantee their spot in the top 3.
On the other hand, this match will be the 5th match of the Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026. They have played 4 matches, winning 1 and losing 3. They currently stand in the last position on the points table with 2 points and a net run rate of -0.856. The Delhi Capitals will be looking to win this match against the Mumbai Indians, as if they lose this match, their remaining 3 matches will be practically a do-or-die type of matches. On top of that, they will need to win these matches with a high margin to improve their net run rate, so that they can have a chance to finish in the top 3 of the WPL 2026.
DC vs MI WPL 2026: Predicted XI
Here is the predicted team lineup of DC and MI in the Women’s Premier League 2026:
| DC Predicted XI | MI Predicted XI |
| Jemimah Rodrigues (c) | Harmanpreet Kaur (c) |
| Shafali Verma | Hayley Matthews |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| Marizanne Kapp | Amelia Kerr |
| Sneh Rana | S. Sajana |
| Lizelle Lee (wk) | G. Kamalini (wk) |
| Minnu Mani | Amanjot Kaur |
| Radha Yadav | Saika Ishaque |
| Shikha Pandey | Shabnim Ismail |
| Alana King | Sanskriti Gupta |
| Titas Sadhu | Poonam Khemnar |
DC vs MI WPL 2026: Where to Watch?
The DC vs MI match will be available to watch for the fans in India via Star Sports Network. This match can also be live-streamed in India via JioHotstar. The toss will be taking place on December 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST, and the match will officially start at 7:30 PM IST.
FAQs
Q. Have the Delhi Capitals ever won the WPL trophy?
A. The Delhi Capitals have never been able to win the WPL trophy.
Q. Who is the captain of the Delhi Capitals?
A. Jemimah Rodrigues is the captain of the Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026.
Q. Have the Mumbai Indians ever defeated the Delhi Capitals in the WPL?
A. DC and MI have faced each other nine times in the WPL, and the Mumbai Indians have
defeated the Delhi Capitals 5 times.
Q. Who is the captain of the Mumbai Indians?
A. Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of the Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026.
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