Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women clinched the Women’s Premier League 2026 title with a thrilling six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals Women in the final at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Chasing a record-breaking total of 204 set by Delhi, RCB chased it down in the final over to secure their second WPL trophy.
The contest was marked by brilliant batting from both sides and a historic partnership that turned the game in RCB’s favour. Delhi, despite a strong batting performance, fell just short in a closely fought title clash.
Match Summary
| Match | RCB Women vs Delhi Capitals Women – WPL 2026 Final |
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 Final |
| Venue | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Result | RCB Women won by 6 wickets (2 balls remaining) |
| Delhi Capitals Score | 203/4 (20 overs) |
| RCB Women Score | 204/4 (19.4 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Smriti Mandhana |
Delhi Capitals Women’s Innings
203/4 in 20 overs
Delhi Capitals posted a massive total batting first, led by an aggressive batting display that saw multiple contributors make significant scores. The innings was built on strong partnerships at key stages, helping them reach 203.
Delhi Capitals Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 57 | 37 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 44 | 25 |
| Lizelle Lee | 37 | 30 |
| Chinelle Henry | 35 | 15 |
Delhi’s batters kept the scoreboard ticking, setting what looked like a tough target for RCB.
RCB Women Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 34 | 2 |
| Lauren Bell | 4 | 38 | 1 |
| Radha Yadav | 3 | 30 | 1 |
RCB’s bowlers struck at important moments to keep them in the game, even as Delhi posted a big total.
RCB Women Innings
204/4 in 19.4 overs
Chasing 204, RCB Women produced one of the most exciting run chases in WPL final history. Captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll constructed a massive partnership that put RCB on the brink of victory, before Radha Yadav sealed the win in the final over.
RCB Women Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Smriti Mandhana | 87 | 41 |
| Georgia Voll | 79 | 54 |
Mandhana and Voll’s partnership was the backbone of RCB’s chase, rising from early trouble to take control of the match.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- First Innings: Delhi Capitals built a big total thanks to multiple half-centuries and consistent run scoring through the lineup.
- Chase: RCB started cautiously but accelerated strongly after the early wicket of Mandhana. The partnership between Mandhana and Voll turned the match as they kept the required rate in check while scoring rapidly.
- Finish: With a challenging target in sight, RCB kept composure and sealed the chase in the penultimate over, completing one of the highest successful chases in WPL final history.
Player of the Match
Smriti Mandhana was awarded Player of the Match for her match-turning innings of 87 runs, leading RCB’s chase and earning the title for her team.
What This Result Means
- RCB Women lifted their second Women’s Premier League title, having successfully chased a record total in the final.
- Delhi Capitals Women, despite a strong batting performance, finished as runners-up once again.
- The match produced one of the most memorable finals in WPL history, highlighted by elite batting and a thrilling chase.
What’s Next
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women will celebrate their title triumph and look ahead to defending the crown next season. At the same time, Delhi Capitals Women will reflect on another strong campaign and aim to capture the trophy in future editions, finally.
