In a thrilling final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women triumphed over Delhi Capitals Women by six wickets, claiming their second WPL title.
Delhi Capitals batted first, posting an impressive total of 203 runs in 20 overs. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues led with 57 runs off 37 balls, while Shafali Varma, Lizelle Lee, and Laura Wolvaardt contributed key runs.
The highlight was West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry, who scored 35 runs off just 15 balls, including 24 runs in a single over against Nadine de Klerk.
In response to the challenging target of 204, RCB displayed a strong performance. After losing Grace Harris early, Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll built a remarkable partnership of 165 runs, securing the championship for RCBW in WPL 2026.
Delhi Capitals now face their fourth straight loss in WPL finals, falling short once again under Jemimah Rodrigues’ captaincy. Mandhana scored an impressive 87 off 41 balls, while Voll added 79 runs, ensuring that RCB hit a boundary in every over.
Top batting performances of the match — Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana bounced back strongly from personal challenges with a standout performance, scoring 87 runs featuring 12 fours and three sixes. Her strike rate of over 200 was crucial, as she kept the pressure off her teammates with her aggressive play.
