Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the WPL 2026 final against Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets. Chasing a target of 204 runs, RCB achieved this in 19.4 overs, thanks to strong performances from Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll. Captain Mandhana scored 87 runs from 41 balls, hitting 12 fours and 3 sixes, while Voll contributed with 79 runs off 54 balls, including 14 boundaries.
The two put together a partnership of 165 runs for the second wicket. Despite losing three quick wickets towards the end, Radha Yadav (12) and Nadine de Klerk (7) helped secure the win.
Chinelle Henry took two wickets for the Capitals. Earlier, DC’s batting lineup scored 203/4. Henry was a standout performer, making an unbeaten 35 runs from 15 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes. She partnered with Laura Wolvaardt, who scored 44 runs from 25 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues (57 off 37), Lizelle Lee (37 off 30), and Shafali Verma (20 off 13) also made significant contributions.
Full Scorecard – RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final, February 5
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 204/4 (Smriti Mandhana 87, Georgia Voll 79, Chinelle Henry 2 wickets) beat Delhi Capitals 203/4 (Jemimah Rodrigues 57, Laura Wolvaardt 44, Arundhati Reddy 1 wicket) by 6 wickets.
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The partnership between Mandhana and Voll was crucial for RCB. Mandhana was out on the fourth ball of the 19th over, giving Delhi a chance, but a dropped catch by Minnu Mani proved costly.
Player of the Match
Smriti Mandhana received the Player of the Match award for her 87 runs.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed the WPL title for the second time.
FAQs – RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final
Q1: Who won the RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final?
A1: RCB won by 6 wickets.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Smriti Mandhana was the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the final score of the match?
A3: Royal Challengers Bengaluru 204/4 (Smriti Mandhana 87, Georgia Voll 79, Chinelle Henry 2 wickets) – Delhi Capitals 203/4 (Jemimah Rodrigues 57, Laura Wolvaardt 44, Arundhati Reddy 1 wicket)
