A record-breaking run-chase of 204 runs courtesy of a fine 165-run stand took RCB to their second WPL title, but the third-placed GG and runners-up DC, even after reaching four finals, had something to cheer about in form of individual awards.
An early dent in form of loss of Grace Harris could not deter RCB from their path as skipper Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll put a historic partnership to lead their team to their third franchise cricket title and a historic double of holding WPL and the IPL title at the same time.
Shreyanka Patil finished the 2026 season with 11 wickets in nine innings. She remained wicketless in the final, while conceding 32 runs in just two overs.
After losing the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Jemimah Rodrigues said she was immensely proud of her team's effort despite falling short of the title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted history as they clinched their second WPL title after defeating the Jemimah Rodrigues-led Delhi Capitals in the high-voltage final. RCB won their first title in the 2024 season.
Mandhana made runs at an average of 53.86 and a strike rate of 150. Her highest individual score of the season (96 off 61 balls) came against Delhi Capitals during the league-stage. She also played a match-winning knock of 87 in the final, which helped RCB win the trophy for the second time,
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have cemented their position as a dominant force in Indian franchise cricket by completing double -- winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women's Premier League (WPL) titles.
Delhi Capitals (DC) displayed a strong batting performance as they posted 203/4 in 20 overs against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the high-voltage final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026.
Before the start of WPL 2026 final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Gujarat on Thursday, dancing queen Malaika Arora and music sensation Talwiinder enthralled the audience with their performances.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has won the toss and decided to field against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) being held at the BCA Stadium.