Smriti Mandhana was in a tough spot post India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 victory against South Africa due to her relationship break-up with Palash Muchhal, but she overcame that with the victory in the Women’s Premier League (WPL)during the 2026 season against Delhi Capitals for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). It came after her marriage was called off with Palash.

Smriti Mandhana’s mother, Smita, shared one of the viral memes after the win, as the viral meme cheekily suggested that Smriti dismantled the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack in the WPL final as if she were seeing her ex’s face in every opposition bowler that she smashed out of the park. Smita reposted the meme from her private Instagram account.

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“They never saw the nights you cried in silence, one and a half months of storms within. Battles fought where no crowd claps, where strength is born quietly, unseen. Trolls screamed, tried to dim your fire, questioned your worth, and questioned your every move. But you chose grace over noise and let your bat speak the truth.” A message was shared from the post.

Smrita Mandhana shares funny meme against Palash Muchhal 

Mandhana and Palash had been in a long-term relationship and were set to get married on November 23. But a day before his wedding, it was announced that the program had been called off, due to the ill health of Smriti’s father. Soon after, more serious allegations emerged as the childhood friend of the Indian players accused Palash of infidelity a day before the ceremony.

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— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) February 6, 2026

“I was at the wedding celebrations when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers.” Smirti’s friend, Vidnyan Mane, accused.

In the WPL 2026 final, Smriti smashed a fine knock of 87 runs in 41 balls at a strike rate of 212.50 with the help of 12 boundaries and three sixes, while their number three, Georgia Voll, grabbed 79 runs in 54 balls at a strike rate of 146.30, thanks to 14 boundaries as RCB completed the chase in 19.4 overs by six wickets.

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.

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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)

With a boundary on the fourth ball of the last over from the Women’s Premier League 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second title from the tournament after beating the Delhi Capitals in the final at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. It was the fourth loss in finals for the Capitals, who become the second team to lose this many finals in women’s franchise cricket after the Brisbane Heat.

Batting first, Delhi Capitals posted a massive score of 203 runs for the loss of four wickets in the 20 overs as Laura Wolvaardt smashed a fine knock of 44 runs in just 25 balls, with the help of three boundaries and a couple of sixes, as their captain, Jamimah Rodrigues, nailed a fine knock of 57 runs in just 37 balls, scoring eight boundaries.

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Bengaluru completed the chase by six wickets with two balls to spare as their captain Smitty Mandana dashed a fine knock of 87 runs in just 41 deliveries thanks to twelve boundaries and three sixes, while their number three batter Georgia Wall cracked 79 runs in just 54 deliveries with the help of 14 boundaries.

List of all award winners from Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026

It was the seventh victory for Bengaluru in nine matches during this WPL edition, which is the joint second-most by a WPL side in any season of the game. Smriti Mandhana finished as the leading run-getter in the tournament for the 2026 season with 377 runs, which is the second most runs in a single season of WPL.

Sophie Divine ended as the leading wicket-taker of the 2026 season. The right-arm pacer picked up 17 wickets, which is the second most wickets in a WPL edition. Bengaluru chased down 204 runs in the final, which is the highest success target being chased in the history of the league.

List of WPL 2026 award winners 

Orange cap winner: Smriti Mandhana (377 runs)

Purple cap winner— Sophie Devine (17 wickets)

Emerging player— Nandini Sharma (17 wickets)

Player of the match for WPL 2026 final- Smriti Mandhana, said, “I feel RCB fans are the best fans in the world. To win two titles in four years is amazing. Everyone going back to their home will say, “This is what we have contributed.”

Brief Scores: RCB-W 204/4 (Smriti Mandhana 87, Georgia Voll 79, Chinelle Henry 2/34) beat DC-W 203/4 (Jemimah Rodrigues 57, Arundhati Reddy 1/40) by six wickets.

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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Another heartbreaking year for Delhi Capitals Women, as RCB Women lifted their second WPL trophy after winning the thrilling WPL 2026 Final on Friday night (February 5) at Vadodara.

RCB Women won second WPL title, DC Women lost 4 of 4 WPL Finals

In the WPL 2026 Final, RCB Women chose to field first. While Delhi Capitals Women scored 203/4 in 20 overs, RCB Women chased down the target in 19.4 overs after losing four wickets, as they won the match by six wickets. It was the record chase in the WPL history, breaking the previous record of chasing the 202-run target by RCB Women against Gujarat Giants Women at the same venue in last season.

RCB Women won their second WPL title, equalising the record for the most WPL titles with the other winners Mumbai Indians Women. RCB Women previously won the title in the second edition in 2024.  

Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals Women have played all four WPL Finals and lost all of them, as they are still waiting for their first title. 

Captain Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt played strong after a good start and before Chinelle Henry's furious cameo

Delhi Capitals got a good start with a 49-run partnership for the first wicket between Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma. While Lee scored 37 off 30 balls with three sixes and three fours, Shafali scored 20 off 13 balls with three fours. 

Then Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues had a 76-run partnership for the third wicket. While Laura scored 44 off 25 balls with three fours and two sixes, skipper Jemimah scored 57 off 37 balls with eight fours. Also, Chinelle Henry had a strong cameo of 35 not out off 15 balls with four fours and two sixes, as she had a quickfire 55-run partnership in the last four overs. 

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Captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll played massive roles before Radha Yadav's perfect finish

In reply, RCB Women lost their opener Grace Harris (9) cheaply in the second over. However, the skipper and other opener Smriti Mandhana and the no.3 batter Georgia Voll had a brilliant 165-run partnership for the second wicket, which played a massive role in their tournament Final win. While Voll scored 79 off 54 balls with 14 fours, skipper Smriti scored 87 off 41 balls with 12 fours and three sixes. 

While RCB Women needed 10 runs in the final over, Radha Yadav finished the game with two back-to-back fours in the third and fourth balls of that over. Although Chinelle Henry (2/34) fought hard with the ball too, as she dismissed Grace Harris and captain Smriti Mandhana, it wasn't enough for Delhi Capitals Women, who couldn't count the fourth time as lucky. 

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) final will be played today, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Delhi Capitals at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. It will be a big match, as both teams chase the title.

Smriti Mandhana will lead RCB in a WPL final for the second time. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have reached the final for the fourth straight season. RCB will be hoping to lift their second WPL trophy, and Mandhana will play a key role in their title hopes.

Mandhana is also close to breaking a major RCB record. At present, Ellyse Perry is the highest run-scorer for the franchise in WPL history. Perry has scored 972 runs in 25 matches, with an impressive average of 64.8 and a strike rate of 132.96, including eight half-centuries.

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Mandhana on the Verge of a Big Record

Smriti Mandhana is just 37 runs away from going past Ellyse Perry as RCB’s highest run-scorer in WPL history. She has scored 936 runs in 34 matches so far, with an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 132.39. She also has six fifty-plus scores to her name.

The RCB captain is also close to a historic milestone. Mandhana needs 64 more runs to become the first RCB batter to complete 1,000 runs in the WPL. If she achieves this, she will be only the fifth player overall to reach the mark. So far, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Shafali Verma have crossed 1,000 runs in WPL history.

Most Runs in WPL History

1. Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) – 1348 runs
2. Meg Lanning (DC/UPW) – 1200 runs
3. Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) – 1193 runs
4. Shafali Verma (DC) – 1104 runs
5. Ellyse Perry (RCB) – 972 runs
6. Smriti Mandhana (RCB) – 936 runs

RCB Eye Second Title

Meanwhile, RCB have a strong chance to become double champions. Their men’s team won the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. If the women’s team lifts the WPL trophy today, it will be a rare moment where the same franchise holds both the men’s and women’s titles at the same time.

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.

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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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals Women will take place in the Final of the Women's Premier League 2026 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on Thursday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the table with six wins and directly qualified for the final. They defeated UP Warriorz Women in their last match, successfully chasing down the target of 144 runs in just 13.1 overs. Captain Smriti Mandhana was the standout performer for RCB, scoring 290 runs in this tournament.

On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals Women won the eliminator match by seven wickets against the Gujarat Giants Women and booked their spot for the final match. They comfortably chased down the target of 169 runs in 15.4 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues was the player of the match in the previous match. In their last head-to-head match, Delhi Capital Women beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women by seven wickets.

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GG-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction, Eliminator WPL 2026 – Who Will Win?

RCB-W vs DC-W Match Details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women, Final 

• Date: 5th February 2026

• Time: 7.30 PM IST

• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

RCB-W vs DC-W Weather Report

Pitch Report - Kotambi Stadium

The track at Kotambi Stadium is ideal for batters from the start, as it offers a true bounce and compact boundaries that enable aggressive strokeplay. The chasing team benefits from the dew in the second innings, particularly during the closing stages.

Top Batters to Watch – RCB-W vs DC-W

• Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W): 290 runs in this tournament 

• Lizelle Lee (DC-W): 283 runs in this tournament 

• Laura Wolvaardt (DC-W): 273 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB-W vs DC-W

• Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W): 15 wickets in this tournament 

• Nandni Sharma (DC-W): 16 wickets in this tournament 

• Shree Charani (DC-W): 14 wickets in this tournament 

RCB-W vs DC-W Recent Form

RCB-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If DC-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 150–165

• Match Result: RCB-W to win

Scenario 2: If RCB-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 170–180

• Match Result: RCB-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

RCB-W vs DC-W Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore 

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

Delhi Capitals Women 

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

Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Are Favourites Today

• Strong top-order

• Captain Smriti Mandhana is in excellent form 

• Excellent pace and spin bowler

RCB-W vs DC-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our RCB-W vs DC-W today match prediction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women are the favourites to win this Women's Premier League 2026 final match. Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana and Nadine de Klerk are expected to be the key performers.

RCB-W vs DC-W Match FAQs

Once again Delhi Capitals Women have reached the WPL Final as they are ready to play four out of four WPL Finals. In the Eliminator of the WPL 2026, Delhi Capitals Women thrashed Gujarat Giants Women to reach the Final of the season.

After Delhi Capitals Women sent their opponents to bat first at Vadodara on Tuesday evening (February 3), Gujarat Giants Women were restricted to 168/7 in 20 overs. In reply, Delhi Capitals Women chased down the target in 15.4 overs after losing three wickets. Earlier, this season, Gujarat Giants claimed two close wins against Delhi Capitals in the league stage by winning those matches by four and three runs. 

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Beth Mooney fought hard to achieve a challenging total for Gujarat Giants Women

Gujarat Giants had a rough start with 48/3 at the end of the powerplay. Opener Beth Mooney scored 62 not out off 51 balls with six fours, but she hadn't any strong support. The middle-order batter Georgia Wareham was the other name to reach the 20-run mark in that innings by scoring 35 off 25 balls with three fours and one six. In the very late moment, Kashvee Gautam had a useful cameo of 18 off 10 balls with three fours, as Gujarat Giants managed to score 165+ total.

Among Delhi Capitals bowlers, Chinelle Henry picked up three wickets as he had the bowling figures of 4-0-35-3. Also, Nandani Sharma (2/44) got two wickets and Minnu Mani (1/23) had one wicket. 

Delhi Capitals Women batters dominated 

In reply, all the top four Delhi Capitals batters managed the 30-run marks, as they comfortably chased down the target. Openers Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma had an 89-run partnership for the first wicket. While Lee scored 43 off 24 balls with eight fours and one six, Shafali scored 31 off 21 balls with seven fours. 

Then Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues had a 68-run partnership for the third wicket. Jemimah scored 41 off 23 balls with four fours and one six, while Laura scored 32 not out off 24 balls with two fours and one six. 

Among the Gujarat Giants bowlers, only Georgia Wareham (2/28) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (1/33) managed to claim wickets. 

Gujarat Giants Women will take on Delhi Capitals Women in the Women’s Premier League 2026 Eliminator on Tuesday, 3 February at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. It is a must-win game where the winning side will progress to the final to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, while the losing side will be out of the tournament.

Gujarat Giants Women enjoyed an impressive league stage this season. They finished second on the points table with five wins from eight matches. The highlight of their campaign was registering their first-ever victory against Mumbai Indians Women, which also helped them qualify for the WPL playoffs for the first time. Led by Ashleigh Gardner, GGW will be confident heading into this big match.

Delhi Capitals Women finished the league in fourt position with four wins and four losses. Under Jemimah Rodrigues, DCW have once again reached the knockout stage and will be aiming to make it to another final. The Capitals will need a strong all-round performance to keep their title hopes alive.

GGW vs DCW: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 8
  
• Gujarat Giants Women Won: 4
  
• Delhi Capitals Women Won: 4
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

GGW vs DCW: Weather & Pitch Report

Vadodara weather is likely to be clear and warm for the evening game. The temperature should be around 31 degrees Celsius with no sign of rain. 

The pitch at the BCA Stadium has been good for batting throughout the tournament. Batters have scored freely once settled, while fast bowlers have found some help with the new ball. As the match progresses, the surface tends to become even better for batting, making it a good venue for a high-scoring contest.

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GGW vs DCW: Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Giants Women (GGW):

Ashleigh Gardner (C), Beth Mooney (WK), Bharti Fulmali, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tanuja Kanwer

Delhi Capitals Women (DCW):

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