Watch: The winning moments of RCB when they won the WPL 2026 Trophy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were at their best on Friday (February 5) as they lifted their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title after beating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the final. Watch the winning moments here.
If batting is an art, the WPL 2026 final at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara felt like a gallery of masterpieces. The contest began with Lizelle Lee’s solid contribution and ended with a stunning assault from Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll. Their explosive approach guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a win over Delhi Capitals in the title clash, earning their second championship in three seasons. The pair added a remarkable 165-run stand, while the Jemimah Rodrigues-led Delhi attack had a tough day, suffering their fourth consecutive defeat in a WPL final.
Batting first, Delhi lost Lee early, but Jemimah stepped up and took charge of the innings. She scored 57 off 37 balls and laid a strong platform for the rest of the lineup. Laura Wolvaardt and Chinelle Henry then carried the momentum forward with a 55-run partnership. Wolvaardt made 44 from 25 deliveries, while Henry finished strongly with an unbeaten 35 off just 15 balls.
On the back of these efforts, Delhi Capitals posted a competitive total of 203, which looked defendable at the interval. However, the loss marked another painful chapter, as it became DC’s fourth straight defeat in a WPL final. There was also a brief moment of controversy at the end, with the bails coming off as the winning boundary was struck.
Watch the winning moments of RCB as they lifted the WPL 2026 trophy below.
RCB Seal the WPL 2026 Title in Style
However, Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll had different plans. Their aggressive batting completely changed the game in the second innings. Grace Harris was dismissed early for nine runs, and Bengaluru struggled briefly in the powerplay. Once the partnership settled in, the momentum shifted firmly in RCB’s favour. Delhi’s bowlers failed to execute their plans in the middle overs and could not slow the scoring.
Mandhana–Voll Dominate the Chase
Voll was eventually dismissed after scoring 79 runs, while Mandhana continued her fluent knock and made 87. Chinelle Henry triggered a late twist by removing both set batters, bringing Delhi back into the contest. After Richa Ghosh departed for six, the pressure increased. Nadine de Klerk and Radha Yadav stayed calm at the crease and finished the chase, sparking wild celebrations as RCB players rushed onto the field. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, were left heartbroken after another final defeat.
RCB Hold Nerve in Final Overs
Chasing a target of 204, RCB were powered by a stunning 165-run partnership between Mandhana and Voll, which came off just 92 balls. The duo carried the chase despite losing Harris early in the innings. In the final over, Radha Yadav (unbeaten 12) and Nadine de Klerk (unbeaten 7) ensured there were no further hiccups, guiding RCB to their second WPL title.
Brief Score:
Delhi Capitals – 203/4 (Jemimah 57, Laura 44)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 204/4 (Smriti 87, Voll 79)
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