Smriti Mandhana-led Bangalore won the WPL title for the second time

Vadodara: Under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has once again created history. RCB defeated Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, winning the title for the second time. Previously, RCB had won the trophy for the first time in 2024.

In the final, Delhi Capitals, batting first, scored 203 runs in 20 overs and set a target of 204 runs for RCB. The target was steep, but RCB's batsmen put on a spectacular show, winning the match in 19.4 overs with the loss of 4 wickets.

RCB's start was poor, with opener Grace Harris getting out after adding just 9 runs to the team's total. Captain Smriti Mandhana, along with Georgia Wareham, took the innings forward. Both players put pressure on Delhi's bowlers and scored runs quickly.

Georgia Wareham played a brilliant innings, scoring 79 runs off 54 balls, including several impressive fours and sixes. She was caught by Shafali Verma off Manvi Mallya's ball. Richa Ghosh was out for just 6 runs.

Captain Smriti Mandhana once again fulfilled her responsibility in a big match. She played a brilliant innings of 87 runs, taking the team close to victory. Mandhana's innings proved to be the foundation of the win.

This defeat was a huge disappointment for Delhi Capitals. They had reached the final for the fourth time but failed to win the title. After the match, disappointment was evident in the Delhi camp, while RCB players and supporters celebrated.

With this win, RCB has become one of the most successful teams in the Women's Premier League. Smriti Mandhana's captaincy and the team's balanced performance have been widely praised.