The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team has made history by winning the WPL 2026 final against Delhi Capitals, chasing down a daunting target of 204 runs with just two balls to spare. This victory marks RCB’s second title in the Women’s Premier League, solidifying their status in women’s cricket.
In a match filled with high stakes, RCB’s chase of 204 runs is not only the highest ever in WPL history but also the most significant in any IPL or WPL final. The previous record for a successful chase in a Women’s T20 final was under 175 runs, making this achievement even more remarkable.
Smriti Mandhana led the charge for RCB, scoring an impressive 87 runs off just 41 balls, while Georgia Voll contributed significantly with 79 runs from 54 balls. Despite a shaky start with Grace Harris falling early for just eight runs, RCB’s batting lineup proved resilient.
On the other side, Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout for Delhi Capitals, scoring 57 runs off 37 balls. However, the Capitals’ efforts fell short as they faced their fourth consecutive final loss in the WPL.
Dinesh Karthik, reflecting on RCB’s campaign, praised the team’s performance throughout the tournament, stating, “That was an unreal WPL FINALS. RCB were just too good throughout the tournament.” His sentiments were echoed by HD Kumaraswamy, who congratulated RCB on their victory, calling it a proud moment for 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.”
With this win, RCB has not only claimed their second WPL title but has also set a new benchmark in the league. The defeat continues to haunt Delhi Capitals, who have yet to secure a championship despite their consistent appearances in the finals.
As the dust settles on this thrilling final, observers are eager to see how both teams will prepare for the next season, with RCB looking to build on their success and Delhi Capitals aiming to finally break their final curse. Details remain unconfirmed.
