Watch: RCBW vs DCW - last over thriller seals WPL 2026 title for RCBW

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:48:33 GMT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru surprised everyone with a game-changing match to win the Women’s Premier League 2026 final against Delhi Capitals by six wickets. The match ended up being one of the most electrifying finals ever in tournament history. RCB successfully chased a huge target of 204 runs, the highest target ever in a WPL final. They managed the target with two balls remaining and lifted the trophy.

The chase looked tricky early on, but captain Smriti Mandhana (87) and Australia’s Georgia Voll (79) turned the game with brilliant batting. The pair put together a record 165-run stand for the second wicket, the highest in WPL history. Mandhana played courageous innings against spin bowling, while Voll held the innings together before attacking in the final overs.

The pressure came on Delhi after Chinelle Henry took a few wickets in the death. RCB required 10 runs in the final over and the responsibility to defend the total was handed to the young bowler Shree Charani. The game was turn so exciting that the two sides had to throw their all for the title.

Final Over Thriller Seals Historic Victory

RCB needed 10 runs off 6 balls to start the final over. On ball 19.1, Radha Yadav got under a good-length ball that pushed the ball to long-off for a single. On ball 19.2, Nadine de Klerk took a short ball and added another run to her tally at deep backward square leg. At this point, RCB needed 8 runs off 4 balls, and the pressure was on.

On ball 19.3, Radha played the pivotal shot of the match. She backed up, moved across the crease, she knelt down, she sliced the ball over cover-point for a vital boundary. The crowd went wild as RCB closed to their lead towards victory. On ball 19.4, with four runs required from three balls, Radha confidently lofted the next ball over the infield once again to get the boundary, sealing a memorable victory for her side and igniting huge celebrations.

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🚨 RCB NOW HOLDS THE IPL AND THE WPL TROPHY…!!! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/x77t5dpuKI
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 5, 2026

Earlier in the match, Delhi posted 203/4 after strong batting performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and a quick unbeaten innings by Chinelle Henry. Despite their strong total, Delhi’s bowlers struggled to control RCB’s batters. With this victory, RCB won their second WPL title after their earlier triumph, joining Mumbai Indians as the only teams to win multiple championships.

WPL 2026, Final: RCBW vs DCW head-to-head, weather & pitch report, predicted playing XIs

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:27:10 GMT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will go up against Delhi Capitals Women in the Final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 on Thursday, January 5 at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. Both teams have had strong seasons and will now fight for the championship in the biggest match of the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are playing their second WPL final. Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCBW previously defeated the same opponent to win the 2024 title, which was their first trophy in franchise history. After another consistent campaign this season, the Bengaluru side will be aiming to lift the trophy once again.

Delhi Capitals Women have once again reached the final, continuing their record of making it to the last match of the tournament. Under the leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW will be determined to finally win their first WPL title. They will be hoping to make the most of this big opportunity.

RCBW vs DCW: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 9
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Won: 3
Delhi Capitals Women Won: 6
Tied / No Result: 0

RCBW vs DCW: Weather & Pitch Report

The weather conditions in Vadodara are expected to be clear with a favorable for a cricket match. The temperatures are expected to be around 33°C during the day, while during the match, the temperatures are expected to be between 24°C and 28°C. There will be no rainfall, and hence a full match is expected.

The pitch at the BCA Stadium has mostly supported teams chasing in this WPL season. The surface usually becomes better for batting as the match goes on. Spinners may also get some help from the pitch, making it an interesting contest between bat and ball.

RCBW vs DCW: Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCBW):

Smriti Mandhana (C), Grace Harris, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh (WK), Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

Jemimah Rodrigues (C), Lizelle Lee (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma