Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched the WPL 2026 title after a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final played on February 5, 2026, in Vadodara.
A historic 165-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll helped RCB successfully chase a record target and lift their second Women’s Premier League trophy.
WPL 2026 Final – Match Summary
| Match | WPL 2026 Final |
|---|---|
| Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Vadodara |
| Winner | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Result | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Smriti Mandhana |
Final Scorecard
Delhi Capitals Innings
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 57 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | 44 |
| Chinelle Henry | 35 |
| Total | 203/4 (20 overs) |
DC posted 203/4, the highest total ever in a WPL final, thanks to strong middle-order hitting.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 91 |
| Georgia Voll | 78 |
| Richa Ghosh | 15 |
| Total | 204/4 (19.4 overs) |
RCB chased down the target in a nail-biting finish.
Turning Point: Mandhana–Voll Partnership
- Mandhana and Voll added 165 runs for the second wicket
- Both batters scored half-centuries
- DC bowlers struggled to stop the flow of boundaries
- The partnership completely shifted the momentum toward RCB
This stand is now the highest partnership in a WPL final.
How the Final Unfolded (Key Moments)
DC Batting Highlights
- Strong powerplay by Shafali Verma & Lizelle Lee
- Jemimah Rodrigues played a captain’s knock
- Chinelle Henry’s late assault pushed DC past 200
RCB Chase Highlights
- Early wicket of Grace Harris
- Georgia Voll counter-attacked aggressively
- Mandhana controlled the chase with calm authority
- Late wickets created tension, but Radha Yadav sealed the win
WPL 2026 Records Broken
- Highest team total in a WPL final (203)
- Highest partnership in a WPL final (165)
- Smriti Mandhana became WPL 2026’s top run-scorer
- RCB joined Mumbai Indians as joint-most successful teams (2 titles)
Heartbreak Continues for DC
This was Delhi Capitals’ fourth consecutive loss in a WPL final. Despite being one of the most consistent teams across seasons, the title continues to elude them.
Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Smriti Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell
Delhi Capitals
Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Nandni Sharma, N Shree Charan
The WPL 2026 final had everything—big runs, pressure moments, late drama, and a champion performance from Smriti Mandhana.
RCB held their nerve, chased down a record target, and once again proved why they thrive on the biggest stage.
