DCW vs MIW LIVE, WPL 2026: Come the chase, it was easy going for MI as they registered their second win of the season. Jemimah Rodrigues finished with a well-made 51 and Lizelle Lee scored 46.
Mumbai Indians made a slowish start and were 14/0 in two overs. The struggle continued as the team were 21/1 in four overs, with Sajeevan perishing early. By the time the 14th over came, the side lost skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as well. At the end of the innings MI scored 154/5. Come the chase, DC started positively, with Shafali & Lee scoring freely.
In the crucial 13th Match of the Women’s Premier League, bottom-placed Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) take on second-placed Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. With the WPL 2026 entering the final curve, DCW cannot afford a loss as they need to win all their games from this match, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru already sealing their spot in the playoffs. MIW are second on the table with 4 points and a positive NRR (+0.151) from 5 matches (2 wins, 3 losses), while DCW have just 2 points from 4 matches (1 win, 3 losses) and a poor NRR (-0.856). MIW won their earlier meeting this season by 50 runs.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals women vs Mumbai Indians women
- Tournament: Women’s Premier League 2026
- Date & Time: January 20, 2026; 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara
- Captains: Jemimah Rodrigues (DCW) & Harmanpreet Kaur (MIW)
DCW vs MIW Live Streaming Details
In India, the match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network (various channels including Star Sports 1/2). Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website (free for users in India). International viewers can check local broadcasters like Sky Sports (UK), Willow TV (US), etc.
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DC win easy, 2nd win of the season
20/01/2026 23:00
Kapp finishes the match with a six and a four. And that is it. DC have moved up the points table and it is literally a four-way battle for the two remaining spots.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE: Run out
20/01/2026 22:45
What an unfortunate way to get out. Sciver-Brunt just gets her fingertips on the ball, and Wolvaardt is run out. Jemi can't believe her luck.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE
20/01/2026 22:41
Jemi and Wolvaardt are going strong, no issues for them. It looks all but over for Mumbai at the moment.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE
20/01/2026 22:29
Ismail back into the attack and MI sense, they can make a comeback. She finishes her spell and only gives away 26 runs.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE: Wicket
20/01/2026 22:19
There you go, after a long, long time the third umpire has come up with a decision. Lee was out of her crease and it looked like she was stumped. But the decision took a long time coming. Lee departs, and Amandeep has a wicket.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE
20/01/2026 22:08
Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee look comfortable and are dealing in singles. The only way MI can win is, pick a lot of wickets.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE: Wicket
20/01/2026 22:00
Vaishnavi Sharma has a wicket in her very first over. Shafali Verma is clean bowled. She shuffles across, and the ball just crashes into the leg stump. She is out for 29 now.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE: Change in bowling
20/01/2026 21:40
MI in dire need of a wicket here. DC are cruising at the moment, and look comfortable for an easy win.
WPL 2026, MI vs DC LIVE: DC get going
20/01/2026 21:40
A couple of boundaries from Lizzie Lee later, Delhi Capitals Women have reached 25/0 in 3 overs. They need 129 runs to win
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Chase starts
20/01/2026 21:30
Shabnim Ismail starts the proceedings for MI and Shafali starts with a four. But the bowler comes up with a decent finish.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Mumbai finish with 154
20/01/2026 21:07
Hamilton comes on for the last over of the innings. And only one boundary comes there. Ah, Sanskrti finishes the over with a six.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 21:02
A very good penultimate over by Nandni and MI are realitically looking at 150 now. If only Harman had stayed for a little longer.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 20:49
Sciver Brunt brings up her second fifty and MI are on top here. She needs to stay till the end. Amanjot Kaur also bites the dust in the same over.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 20:42
Sciver has taken full control of the innings. They can realitically reach 170 here.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: OUT
20/01/2026 20:33
Shree Charani has produced a wicket here, she has picked up the wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur here and once again Mumbai are in the backseat.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Shafali Verma into the attack
20/01/2026 20:27
Golden arm Shafali Verma comes into the attack now. This stand needs to be broken. The run rate is touching 7 now.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Safe total?
20/01/2026 20:20
What should be the safe total here? If Sciver and Harman stay here, then they could even think about reaching 170.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Harman starting to attack
20/01/2026 20:10
Some signs of aggrression from Harmanpreet as she gets a couple of fours in Nandni Sharma's over.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Charani now
20/01/2026 20:05
Another change in the bowling as Shree Charani is introduced. A wicket is what DC would look for, to put additional pressure on MI. Harman gets a welcome four.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Batting looks tough
20/01/2026 20:02
MI are struggling for now. RUns are hard to come by and batting resources look scarce for now. A lot depends on Harman and Sciver.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Wicket
20/01/2026 19:50
Now Kapp has a wicket here. Similar delivery, the ball comes in slightly, Mathews misses and the ball crashes into the middle stump. She is out for 12.
MI vs DC Live, WPL 2026: Nandni in attack
20/01/2026 19:48
A change in the bowling as Nandni Sharma comes into the attack. She concedes a boundary on the first ball itself. Oh wait, she has picked up a wicket here. The ball comes in very slightly, and crashes into the off stump. Mumbai lose their first wicket.
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026: Delhi in control
20/01/2026 19:42
Kapp comes up with another economical over here and Sajeevan hasn't got going. On the other hand, Mathews has been restricted to a certain extent.
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026: Lucy Hamilton now
20/01/2026 19:39
Left arm pacer Lucy Hamilton comes now. Maybe not having Amelia Kerr is not the best decision, but then team combination doesn't permit her to be in here. Two boundaries in the over here.
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026: Kapp starts
20/01/2026 19:34
Marizanne Kapp starts the proceedings for DC. Mathews and Sajeevan open the innings for MI. It is a slow start for Mumbai for now.
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 19:24
ONe of the most exciting clashes in the WPL is about to begin, so hold your horses. Just 5 minutes remain on the clock.
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 19:15
Jemi on Deeya Yadav: "The youngster Deeya Yadav comes in. She’s 16, but she can really smash the ball out of the park. That’s all I’ll say."
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 19:10
Mumbai Indians Women (Playing XI): Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Rahila Firdous(w), Nicola Carey, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 19:08
All eyes will be on Deeya Yadav. Many hail her as the next Shafli Verma and the 16-year-old can tonk the ball a great mile.
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 19:05
Delhi Capitals Women (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Deeya Yadav, Marizanne Kapp, Lucy Hamilton, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma
DCW vs MIW Live, WPL 2026
20/01/2026 19:02
Jemimah has won the toss here and opted to bowl, since dew would come into place.
WPL 2026 LIVE: DC vs MI
20/01/2026 18:50
G Kamalini has been ruled out of the WPL 2026, so MI have included Vaishnavi Sharma into the squad. That could be a positive move.
WPL 2026 LIVE
20/01/2026 18:42
It is a must win match for both the teams, especially DC, who have won just one encounter so far in the tournament. They have a lot of work to do.
WPL 2026 LIVE
20/01/2026 18:39
Just 20 minutes remain for the toss. Ideally it is a batting first wicket. Let's see who wins the toss.
WPL 2026 LIVE: BCA Stadium Kotambi Pitch Report
20/01/2026 18:33
The BCA Stadium (Kotambi) pitch in Vadodara features black soil, offering good carry and bounce initially but turning low and dry later. It's generally batter-friendly and flat, with plenty of runs expected—teams should aim high. The average first-innings total in recent WPL games here is around 156. Dew often plays a significant role in evening matches, making chasing preferable; captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first. Playing straight down the ground is key to counter any variable bounce.
WPL 2026 Playoff Scenarios
20/01/2026 18:21
WPL 2026 features 5 teams in a double round-robin (each plays 8 matches total). Top 4 qualify for playoffs: 1st and 2nd advance directly to Qualifier 1 (for a spot in the final), 3rd and 4th play the Eliminator (winner faces the Qualifier 1 loser in the final on February 5).
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RCB-W (10 points, 5/5 wins): Already qualified; even 4 more losses won't drop them out of the top 4 in most scenarios.
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MIW (4 points, NRR +0.151): 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.
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UPW-W & GG-W (both 4 points): Similar to MIW but lower NRR. They need at least 2-3 wins from remaining fixtures to reach 8-10 points and stay in contention.
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DCW (2 points): Delhi Capitals have slim chances. If they win all their remaining four, including today, they will reach 10 points. But their poor NRR (-0.856) is a major hurdle. Fewer than 3-4 wins almost eliminates them. DCW will need a massive turnaround and help from other results if they want to qualify for the playoffs.
DCW vs MIW Head to Head
20/01/2026 18:18
MIW hold a slight edge overall and won the most recent encounter by 50 runs. At BCA Stadium, Kotambi, they have met once, with DCW winning that game. In WPL history, the two teams have faced off 9 times, with MIW winning five of them.
- MIW wins: 5
- DCW wins: 4
- No results: 0
DCW vs MIW LIVE
20/01/2026 18:17
Mumbai Indians, under Harmanpreet Kaur, boast a strong core with Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, and Shabnim Ismail. They sit second but have lost their last two. The black-soil pitch at Kotambi favours batsmen with good strokeplay, but low bounce and dew could favour chasing. Both sides face pressure: DCW need a win to climb, while MIW aim to solidify their playoff push.
DCW vs MIW Preview
20/01/2026 18:17
Delhi Capitals Women, led by Jemimah Rodrigues, are desperate to turn their campaign around after a slow start featuring inconsistent batting and bowling. Despite talents like Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, and Marizanne Kapp, DCW have struggled to click as a unit. This match offers a chance for revenge against Mumbai Indians Women, who dominated them earlier by posting 195/4 and restricting DCW to 145.
DCW vs MIW LIVE: Delhi Capitals squad
20/01/2026 18:17
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee(w), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues(c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Sneh Rana, Lucy Hamilton, Shree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia, Chinelle Henry, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav
DCW vs MIW LIVE: Mumbai Indians squad
20/01/2026 18:17
Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Nicola Carey, Gunalan Kamalini(w), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Nalla Kranthi Reddy, Triveni Vasistha, Shabnim Ismail, Milly Illingworth, Poonam Khemnar, Saika Ishaque, Rahila Firdous