In a thrilling conclusion to the WPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against Delhi Capitals, winning by six wickets after chasing down a record-breaking 204 runs with just two balls to spare. This remarkable achievement marks RCB’s second title in the Women’s Premier League, further solidifying their place in the history of women’s cricket.
Smriti Mandhana led the charge for RCB, scoring an impressive 87 runs off 41 balls, while Georgia Voll contributed significantly with 79 runs from 54 balls. Despite an early loss of Grace Harris, who managed only eight runs, RCB maintained their momentum throughout the match.
On the other side, Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout performer for Delhi Capitals, top-scoring with 57 runs off 37 balls. Chinelle Henry also made a notable impact, finishing not out at 35 runs from just 15 balls. However, the Capitals’ efforts fell short once again, as they finished as runners-up for the fourth consecutive time in the WPL.
Dinesh Karthik, reflecting on the match, praised RCB’s overall campaign, stating, “That was an unreal WPL FINALS. RCB were just too good throughout the tournament.” His words resonate with the sentiment of many fans who witnessed the thrilling contest.
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.” This victory not only highlights RCB’s prowess but also the growing popularity and competitiveness of women’s cricket.
Mithali Raj, a prominent figure in women’s cricket, remarked on the significance of the match, 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.”
RCB’s chase of 204 runs is particularly noteworthy as it represents the highest ever in WPL and IPL finals, and it is the first time any Women’s T20 final has seen a target above 175 chased down successfully.
As the dust settles on this exhilarating final, observers are left to wonder how Delhi Capitals will regroup after yet another final loss. Their streak of finishing as runners-up continues, raising questions about their future strategies in the league.
While RCB celebrates their hard-earned victory, details remain unconfirmed regarding any potential changes in team rosters or strategies for the upcoming seasons. The excitement surrounding women’s cricket continues to grow, and fans eagerly await what the future holds.
