WPL 2023 RCB Vs DC Todays Match Dream11 Prediction March 5th, 2023

RCB Vs DC Todays Match Dream11 Prediction: The upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 match on March 5th will feature the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, led by Smrithi Mandhana, against the Delhi Capitals Women, captained by Meg Lanning. The two teams will face off at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, marking the second match of the tournament. A Dream11 prediction for the game is yet to be determined, but cricket fans can anticipate a thrilling competition between the two highly talented sides.

WPL 2023 RCB Vs DC Todays Match Dream11 Prediction

Match:	Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
Date:	5th March 2023
Time:	03:30 PM IST
Venue:	Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Pitch Report and Weather Forecast for RCB-W vs DC-W, Match 2

Historically, Brabourne Stadium has been known for producing excellent batting pitches, and this trend is expected to continue at least during the first half of the tournament. In the ten women’s T20I matches held at the venue, the average first innings score has been 165, indicating a high-scoring ground. Dew is often a factor, making it more advantageous to bat second.

On Sunday afternoon, the weather in Mumbai is expected to be warm and hazy, with temperatures hovering around the mid-30s.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women – Expected XI and Team News

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women’s team is set to have a formidable opening pair with Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine. The team’s overseas players, including Devine, Ellyse Perry, and Megan Schutt, are expected to be definite starters. The fourth overseas spot is up for competition between Heather Knight, Erin Burns, and Dane van Niekerk, with Knight likely to be the first choice. The pace bowling attack will feature Renuka Singh and Schutt, supported by Perry and Devine. Overall, the RCB Women’s team looks well-balanced and capable of putting up a strong performance in the upcoming WPL 2023 match.

Probable XI – Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Richa Ghosh (wk), Indrani Roy, Disha Kasat, Megan Schutt, Kanika Ahuja, Preeti Bose, Renuka Singh

Delhi Capitals Women – Expected XI and Team News

Delhi Capitals Women’s team is expected to have a dynamic opening pair in Shafali Verma and Alice Capsey. The team’s top order is likely to feature Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Marizanne Kapp, all of whom have a preference for batting at number three. It will be interesting to see how they are lined up for the match.

Jess Jonassen is likely to be preferred over Laura Harris for the fourth overseas spot, considering her recent form. Poonam Yadav and Radha Yadav are both strong contenders for a place in the playing eleven and could feature alongside Jonassen in the bowling attack. Overall, the Delhi Capitals Women’s team looks well-equipped to put up a competitive display in the upcoming WPL 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women.

Probable XI – Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Poonam Yadav, Tara Norris 

Best Captaincy Picks for the RCB-W vs DC-W match

Ellyse Perry: All-rounder, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 

Ellyse Perry has been in terrific form with the bat and is expected to bowl more for RCB. She has over 6000 runs in the shorter format at an excellent average of 41. The right arm seamer has also taken 228 wickets in T20 cricket. Perry averages 56 and strikes at 157 in her last eight innings and is a top captaincy option.

Meg Lanning: Batter, Delhi Capitals Women 

Meg Lanning is amongst the best batters in the world and has been in good form. She scored three 40+ scores in five innings in the recent T20 World Cup. Overall, she averages 39 in T20 cricket having amassed more than 8000 runs at a strike rate of 119. Lanning remains a solid C/VC option. 

Smriti Mandhana: Batter, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 

The Indian opener has a fantastic record in the shorter format. She’s a great captaincy candidate on good batting pitches. Mandhana has scored nearly 5000 runs in T20 cricket at an average of 29 while striking at 130. She has registered two hundred and 35 fifties in the format. 

Top Differential Picks 

Alice Capsey: Batter, Delhi Capitals Women 

Alice Capsey is a promising young player from England, who recently smashed 51 off 22 in the T20 WC game. She averages 24 and strikes at 130 in the format, having also picked 38 wickets. Capsey is picked by 19% of the MPL teams and can be a good differential. 

Heather Knight: Batter, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women 

Heather Knight has over 5200 runs to her credit in T20 cricket, averaging 30 at a strike rate of 115. She has been one of the best hitters in death overs in recent years. Picked in only 29% of the MPL teams, Knight can be a good differential.

Where and what time to watch the match live in India 

For those in India, you can watch the live broadcast of the Women’s Premier League on Sports18 TV. You can also catch the matches on streaming platform Jio Cinema. Watch the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Women match at 3:30 PM on Sunday.