In a stunning display of skill and determination, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team won the WPL 2026 final against Delhi Capitals by six wickets, achieving a record-breaking chase of 204 runs with just two balls to spare.
This remarkable victory marks RCB’s second WPL title, solidifying their place in the history of women’s cricket. The chase of 204 runs is not only the highest ever in WPL and IPL finals but also the first time any Women’s T20 final has seen a target above 175 chased down successfully.
Smriti Mandhana led the charge for RCB, scoring an impressive 87 runs off just 41 balls, while Georgia Voll contributed significantly with 79 runs off 54 balls. Despite an early loss of Grace Harris, who managed only eight runs, RCB’s batting lineup proved resilient and formidable.
On the other side, Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored for Delhi Capitals with 57 runs off 37 balls, but it was not enough to secure victory. Chinelle Henry added a quickfire 35 not out from 15 balls, showcasing the fighting spirit of the Capitals.
Dinesh Karthik, reflecting on the campaign, praised RCB’s performance throughout the tournament, stating, “That was an unreal WPL FINALS. RCB were just too good throughout the tournament.” His sentiments echoed the excitement surrounding RCB’s achievement.
HD Kumaraswamy extended his congratulations to RCB, tweeting, “Heartiest congratulations to @RCBTweets Women on winning the 2026 Women’s Premier League title and scripting yet another proud chapter in women’s cricket.”
Mithali Raj highlighted the leadership displayed by Mandhana, saying, “Big moments, big leaders. @mandhana_smriti stood tall on the biggest stage, with excellent support from Georgia Voll, as RCB Women clinched their second WPL crown.”
Despite their strong performance, this defeat continued Delhi Capitals’ streak of final losses, as they have now finished as runners-up in every edition of the WPL to date.
As the dust settles on this thrilling final, observers are left to ponder the future of both teams. RCB has proven their mettle, while Delhi Capitals will need to regroup and strategize for the next season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes in team rosters or strategies for the upcoming season, but the excitement surrounding women’s cricket continues to grow.
