In a stunning display of skill and determination, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team won the WPL 2026 final against the Delhi Capitals by six wickets, achieving a record-breaking chase of 204 runs with just two balls to spare.
This victory marks RCB’s second title in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), further solidifying their place in the history of women’s cricket. The final showcased a remarkable performance from Smriti Mandhana, who scored 87 runs off 41 balls, and Georgia Voll, who contributed 79 runs from 54 balls.
RCB’s chase of 204 runs is not only the highest ever in WPL finals but also sets a new record for the Indian Premier League (IPL) finals, as it is the first time any Women’s T20 final has seen a target above 175 chased down successfully.
Despite the loss, the Delhi Capitals have shown remarkable consistency, finishing as runners-up in every edition of the WPL to date. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored for the Capitals with 57 runs off 37 balls, while Chinelle Henry added a quickfire 35 not out from just 15 balls.
Dinesh Karthik, reflecting on the final, praised RCB’s campaign, stating, “That was an unreal WPL FINALS. RCB were just too good throughout the tournament.” His sentiments were echoed by HD Kumaraswamy, who congratulated RCB on their achievement, saying, “Heartiest congratulations to @RCBTweets Women on winning the 2026 Women’s Premier League title and scripting yet another proud chapter in women’s cricket.”
Mithali Raj also highlighted the significance of the moment, noting, “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.”
As RCB celebrates this historic win, observers are left to ponder the future of the Delhi Capitals, who will be looking to break their streak of final losses. Ashok Dinda remarked, “RCB are the champions of WPL 2026. They have won the title for the second time.”
With the 2026 season now concluded, the focus will shift to how both teams will prepare for the next edition of the league, as fans eagerly await the next chapter in this exciting competition.
