The DC vs RCB WPL 2025 Match 5 turned out to be a one-sided affair as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crushed Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets with 3.4 overs remaining. Smriti Mandhana’s magnificent 81 off 52 balls led the charge, backed by a clinical bowling performance from Renuka Singh Thakur and Georgia Wareham.
Capitals VS Challengers Match Summary & Result
Delhi Capitals: 141 all out in 19.3 overs
- Jemimah Rodrigues – 34 (22)
- Sarah Bryce – 23 (19)
- Renuka Singh Thakur – 3/23 (4 Overs)
- Georgia Wareham – 3/25 (4 Overs)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 146/2 in 16.2 overs
- Smriti Mandhana – 81 (47)
- Danielle Wyatt-Hodge – 42 (33)
- Arundhati Reddy 1/25 (3.2 Overs)
- Shikha Pandey – 1/27 (4 Overs)
RCB won by 8 wickets and 22 Balls Remaining.
DC vs RCB WPL 2025 Match 5 Highlights
RCB’s Bowling Attack Stifles DC’s Batting
Delhi Capitals, after being put to bat due to the anticipated dew factor, got off to a disastrous start as Shafali Verma departed for a first-ball duck, chipping the ball straight to mid-off to RCB captain Smriti Mandhana. Jemimah Rodrigues and Meg Lanning then stitched a 50-run stand to stabilize the innings.
Just when things started looking promising, Georgia Wareham dismissed Rodrigues, who missed a reverse sweep, leading to her stumping. Soon after, Meg Lanning top-edged a short ball from Kim Garth and was caught at fine-leg, leaving DC reeling at 60/2 to 105/6.
RCB’s bowlers maintained a disciplined line, choking the run flow. Renuka Singh Thakur (3/23) and Georgia Wareham (3/25) were the standout performers as Delhi Capitals folded for 141 in 19.3 overs.
Smriti Mandhana’s Blazing Knock Seals the Win
Chasing 142, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front, taking the attack to the DC bowlers. She launched into Marizanne Kapp early, hitting two boundaries, while Danielle Wyatt-Hodge played the perfect supporting role.
RCB raced to 57/0 by the end of the PowerPlay, with Mandhana smashing a six over extra cover off Arundhati Reddy. The partnership flourished as Wyatt-Hodge took on Shikha Pandey and Annabel Sutherland, finding regular boundaries.
Both openers from RCB added 107 runs in 55 balls for the first wicket.
Mandhana reached her WPL career-best score of 81, bringing up her fastest WPL fifty in just 27 balls. Despite losing Wyatt-Hodge and Mandhana before the finish line, Richa Ghosh finished things off in style with a four and a six to guide RCB home in 16.2 overs.
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What Went Wrong for Delhi Capitals?
1. Lack of Partnerships
DC’s head coach Jonathan Batty admitted that the team failed to capitalize on their 50-run stand between Rodrigues and Lanning. After that, no other partnership crossed 30 runs, leading to a below-par total.
2. Struggles in the Middle Overs
After a solid start, DC lost wickets in clusters, especially in the middle overs. The 22-ball boundary drought post-timeout hurt them, allowing RCB to seize control.
3. Ineffective Bowling & Fielding Lapses
RCB’s batters attacked DC’s bowlers from the start, negating any early breakthroughs. Several dropped catches and misfields added to Delhi’s woes, especially when Rodrigues dropped Wyatt-Hodge early in the innings.
RCB’s Winning Formula
1. Disciplined Bowling Performance
RCB’s bowlers executed their plans to perfection. Renuka Singh Thakur and Georgia Wareham set the tone, while Kim Garth and Ekta Bisht applied pressure in the middle overs.
2. Smriti Mandhana’s Leadership & Knock
Mandhana’s aggressive yet calculated approach set the foundation for RCB’s win. Her quick 81 off 52 balls ensured that the chase never looked out of reach.
3. Wyatt-Hodge’s Solid Contribution
The English batter complemented Mandhana with a fluent 42 off 31 balls, ensuring a 107-run opening partnership, which all but sealed the game for RCB.
Post-Match Reactions
Jonathan Batty (DC Head Coach)
- “We needed another 50-60 run partnership to reach a more competitive total of 170.”
- “RCB never let us get away, and the dew factor made it tough to defend 141.”
Georgia Wareham (RCB All-Rounder)
- “Our bowlers executed well today. Restricting them to 140 was a fantastic effort.”
- “Renuka has been brilliant, and she’s leading the Purple Cap race now.”
With this win, RCB has strengthened their position in the WPL 2025 standings, while Delhi Capitals need to reassess their batting strategy. With several games left, DC will look to bounce back strong in their upcoming fixtures.
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