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WPL 2026: Smriti, Georgia Lead RCB To Second Title Win With Six-wicket Victory Over DC (ld)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their second Women’s Premier League title after beating Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday. After captain Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 57 to take DC to 203/4, RCB completed the highest successful chase in a WPL final in 19.4 overs with immaculate ease.
The victory also made RCB the first team to win the title after finishing top of the group stage standings, and the first franchise to hold both IPL and WPL crowns simultaneously. Captain Smriti Mandhana produced her finest and classy WPL innings, scoring 87 off 41 balls, laced with 12 fours and three sixes.
She managed only six runs from her first five deliveries but accelerated spectacularly thereafter, striking boundaries almost every over. Her knock also made her the tournament’s leading run-scorer, as Smriti became the backbone of RCB’s dominating chase.
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RCB Clinch Second WPL Title With Record Chase Against Delhi Capitals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second Women’s Premier League title after chasing a record 204 to beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets, powered by Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant 87 and a 165-run stand with Georgia Voll.
WPL 2026: Rodrigues, Wolvaardt, Henry Propel Delhi Capitals To 203/4 In Decider Against RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues struck a fluent 57 off 37 balls as Delhi Capitals posted a formidable 203/4 in their 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday.
WPL 2026: Maybe It's A Good Thing That We Got Into The Final The Hard Way, Says Delhi Capitals' Kapp
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp said Delhi Capitals (DC) have endured a more inconsistent campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, but believed the tougher route to the final could work in their favour.
WPL 2026: I'm Just Trying To Take It All In And Enjoy It, Says Lauren Bell On Title Clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is relishing her time in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) and is eager to make an impact in the final against Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium at Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.
WPL 2026: Both Teams Unchanged As RCB Elect To Bowl First Against DC In Title Clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to field first against Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Thursday. Both teams are unchanged from their wins in their last games in the competition.
WPL 2026 Final: DC Eye First Title As Friends Jemi-Smriti Face Off
Royal Challengers Bangalore: The grand finale of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 promises a thrilling contest, with the stakes at an all-time high as Delhi Capitals (DC) face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) here at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi)
WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Backed By Former Coach To End Trophy Jinx On Fourth Attempt
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals will attempt to shake off three successive final defeats when they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) decider clash in Vadodara on Thursday, with the side’s former fielding coach Milap Mewada backing the side to finally break their jinx in the title clash.
‘Absolutely Brilliant Show’: Ganguly Hails DC’s Performance After They March Into Fourth Straight WPL Final
The Delhi Capitals: The Delhi Capitals clinched a seven-wicket win against the Gujarat Giants on Tuesday to seal their spot in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final for the fourth consecutive time in as many editions of the tournament, and former India captain and DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly hailed the team’s efforts by dropping a comment on all-rounder Marizanne Kapp’s social media post.
'It Was About Having Clear Heads', Says Chinelle Henry After DC March Into Fourth Straight WPL Final
As Delhi Capitals: As Delhi Capitals sealed their place in the final of the Women’s Premier League 2026 with a commanding seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator at the BCA Stadium here on Tuesday, allrounder Chinelle Henry reflected on the mindset of heading into the Eliminator, saying it was about having clear heads and staying calm.
Jemimah Rodrigues Hails Belief and Bowling as Delhi Capitals Enter Fourth Straight WPL Final
Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues credited belief, calm decision-making and a collective bowling effort after her side beat Gujarat Giants by seven wickets to reach a fourth consecutive Women’s Premier League final.
WPL 2026: It's Just About Keeping Things Super Simple, Doing What We've Done Well, Says Voll
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru top-order batter Georgia Voll said the key to handling huge expectations around the franchise in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) final will be keeping things simple, doing what has gone well for them before and not getting overwhelmed by the occasion.
WPL 2026 Eliminator: GG Ride On Mooney’s Unbeaten 62 To Survive DC Scare And Post 168/7
The West Indies: Delhi Capitals’ bowlers kept the hosts in check, while wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney’s sluggish yet resilient knock and Gerogia Wareham and Kashvee Gautam’s efforts with the willow helped the Gujarat Giants get to a competitive total of 168/7 when the two sides squared off in the crucial and penultimate contest of the Women’s Premier League 2026, the Eliminator, here at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi).
WPL: Own That Position And Try To Do A Job For The Group, Says Sophie Devine On ‘favourite’ Playing Role
Danny Wyatt Hodge: New Zealand and Gujarat Giants all-rounder Sophie Devine believes that experience alone does not define a player’s value in a team, stressing instead the importance of clarity and consistency of role in building confidence
WPL 2026: RCB Did A Great Job In Organising Short Break In Goa Ahead Of Final, Says Radha Yadav
Asia Cup Rising Stars: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Radha Yadav credited the franchise's management for organising a short break in Goa that allowed the squad to mentally recharge ahead of 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) final, to be held in Vadodara on Thursday.
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