Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title in 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a thrilling final at Vadodara on 5 Feb 2026. Smriti Mandhana’s blistering 87 and Georgia Voll’s 79 powered RCB to chase down a record 204-run target, sealing their dominance in women’s cricket.
RCB’s Historic Triumph in WPL 2026
The Final Showdown
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Vadodara
- Match Result: RCB beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets.
- Target: Delhi Capitals set a formidable 204-run target.
- Chase: RCB successfully chased it down, marking the highest run chase in WPL final history.
Star Performances
- Smriti Mandhana (Captain):
- Scored 87 runs off 41 balls.
- Played a captain’s knock, leading from the front.
- Georgia Voll:
- Contributed 79 runs, complementing Mandhana in a record-breaking partnership.
- Partnership: Mandhana and Voll stitched together a 165-run stand, dismantling Delhi’s bowling attack.
Delhi Capitals’ Continued Heartbreak
- Fourth Consecutive Final Loss: DC have now lost finals in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
- Despite consistent performances through the league stages, they remain without a WPL title.
- Captain Jemimah Rodrigues expressed disappointment but vowed to keep fighting for the elusive trophy.
RCB’s Journey to Glory
- Second Title: RCB previously won the WPL in 2024, also against Delhi Capitals.
- Consistency: Their women’s side has become a powerhouse, mirroring the men’s team’s IPL success in 2025.
- Legacy Building: With Mandhana at the helm, RCB are establishing themselves as the most dominant franchise in WPL history.
