RCB’s women’s team triumphed in the WPL 2026 final, defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a nail-biting finish. They chased down a record 204 runs with just two balls to spare, marking a historic moment in women’s cricket.
This victory not only secured RCB’s second WPL title but also set a new benchmark as the highest-ever chase in WPL and IPL finals. The previous record for a successful chase in a Women’s T20 final was below 175 runs, making this achievement even more remarkable.
Smriti Mandhana was the star for RCB, scoring an explosive 87 runs off just 41 balls. Georgia Voll also made a significant contribution with 79 runs from 54 balls, helping RCB recover after an early loss of Grace Harris, who managed only eight runs.
On the other side, Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge for Delhi Capitals, scoring 57 runs off 37 balls. Despite her efforts, the Capitals fell short once again, finishing as runners-up for the fourth consecutive time in the WPL.
Dinesh Karthik praised RCB’s campaign, stating, “That was an unreal WPL FINALS. RCB were just too good throughout the tournament.” His comments reflect the team’s dominance throughout the season.
HD Kumaraswamy congratulated RCB, saying, “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 shown by Mandhana, noting, “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.”
With this win, RCB has solidified its position as a powerhouse in women’s cricket, while Delhi Capitals face the disappointment of yet another final loss. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any changes in team strategies for the upcoming season.
