The Women’s Premier League 2026 Final delivered an unforgettable night of cricket. Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets at Vadodara on February 5, 2026. RCB chased down 204 with 2 balls to spare, lifting their second WPL trophy. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a stunning 87 off 41 balls, earning the Player of the Match award.
DC posted a strong 203/4 on the board, thanks to Jemimah Rodrigues’ 57 and Chinelle Henry’s explosive 35 not out off just 15 balls. But Mandhana and Georgia Voll had other plans. Their 165-run partnership for the second wicket broke the game wide open. Voll contributed 79 off 54 balls before falling in the 17th over. Even after losing quick wickets, RCB held their nerve to seal the win.
Match Summary: RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final
Here is the complete match summary of the WPL 2026 Final:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women Score | 203/4 (20 overs) |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Score | 204/4 (19.4 overs) |
| Match Result | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| Best Batting (DC) | Jemimah Rodrigues – 57 off 37 balls (8 fours) |
| Best Batting (RCB) | Smriti Mandhana – 87 off 41 balls (12 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (DC) | Chinelle Henry – 2/34 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.50) |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Arundhati Reddy – 1/40 in 4 overs (Econ: 10.00) |
| Best Fielder | Richa Ghosh (RCB) – Wicketkeeper |
| Player of the Match | Smriti Mandhana (RCB) |
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to field first. The decision paid off as RCB bowlers kept DC in check during the powerplay. However, Jemimah Rodrigues and Chinelle Henry pushed the score past 200 in the death overs.
Delhi Capitals Innings: 203/4 in 20 Overs
DC got off to a solid start in the powerplay, scoring 53 runs but losing Shafali Verma in the process. Verma made 20 off 13 balls with 3 fours before Arundhati Reddy got her caught behind by Richa Ghosh in the 6th over.
Lizelle Lee opened the innings and scored 37 off 30 balls. She hit 3 fours and 3 sixes, playing aggressively from the start. Nadine de Klerk got the important wicket, with Grace Harris taking the catch. Lee’s dismissal in the 8th over brought Laura Wolvaardt to the crease.
Captain Jemimah Rodrigues held the innings together with a fine knock of 57 off 37 balls. She hit 8 boundaries and kept the scoreboard ticking at a healthy rate. Rodrigues put on valuable partnerships with both Wolvaardt and Henry before Sayali Satghare dismissed her in the 16th over.
Laura Wolvaardt batted beautifully for her 44 off 25 balls. She struck 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 176. A sharp piece of fielding from Arundhati Reddy and Richa Ghosh resulted in her run out on the last ball of the 20th over.
Chinelle Henry provided the late fireworks. Coming in at number 5, she smashed 35 not out off just 15 balls. Henry hit 4 fours and 2 sixes at an incredible strike rate of 233.33. Her cameo helped DC add 55 runs in the last 4 overs.
Lauren Bell was the most economical bowler for RCB, conceding only 19 runs in her 4 overs. Radha Yadav also bowled tight, giving away just 18 runs in her 2 overs. However, Shreyanka Patil and Shree Charani went for runs as DC accelerated in the death overs.
RCB Chase: 204/4 In 19.4 Overs
RCB lost Grace Harris early in the chase. Chinelle Henry struck in the second over, bowling Harris for 9. This brought Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll together, and what followed was a batting masterclass.
RCB reached 50 in just 5.5 overs with only 1 wicket down. The second wicket partnership between Mandhana and Voll took control of the match. They added 165 runs together, completely dominating the DC bowling attack.
Mandhana reached her fifty in just 23 balls, hitting 5 fours and 3 sixes on the way. Voll got to her half-century off 37 balls with 9 fours. At the strategic timeout in the 16th over, RCB stood at 169/1 with Mandhana on 77 and Voll on 79.
Georgia Voll fell for 79 in the 17th over. Minnu Mani got the breakthrough when Shafali Verma took a catch. Voll’s innings included 14 boundaries at a strike rate of 146.29. Her partnership with Mandhana had put RCB in a commanding position.
Richa Ghosh could not stay long, making just 6 before Nandani Sharma caught her. Then came the big wicket. Chinelle Henry dismissed Mandhana for 87 in the 19th over. The captain had played a match-winning knock with 12 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 212.19.
Nadine de Klerk and Radha Yadav finished the job. With 13 runs needed from the last 8 balls, they kept calm. Radha Yadav smashed 12 off 5 balls while de Klerk remained not out on 7. RCB crossed the line with 2 balls to spare.
Key Highlight: Player of The Match – Smriti Mandhana’s Captain’s Knock
Smriti Mandhana delivered when it mattered most. Her innings of 87 off 41 balls was the highest score in a WPL Final. The knock included 12 fours and 3 sixes with a strike rate of 212.19. Mandhana anchored the chase while also scoring at more than two runs per ball.
The RCB captain showed great intent from ball one. She took on the DC bowlers without taking unnecessary risks. Her partnership of 165 with Voll came at nearly 10 runs per over. By the time she fell, RCB needed only 13 from 8 balls.
Mandhana also led the team well in the field. Her bowling changes and field placements kept DC’s total to 203 despite Henry’s late onslaught. This was a complete captain’s performance that sealed RCB’s second WPL title.
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Conclusion: RCB Won 2nd WPL Title While DC Lost 4th Consecutive WPL Final
RCB lifted their second WPL trophy with this win. After winning their maiden title in 2024, they showed that performance was no fluke. The team handled the pressure brilliantly and chased a 200-plus total with confidence in the final.
DC will be disappointed after posting a competitive total. Chinelle Henry’s late cameo and Jemimah Rodrigues’ fifty gave them a fighting chance. But their bowlers could not contain Mandhana and Voll during the crucial middle overs.
The final showcased everything that makes WPL exciting. Two strong teams battled hard, individual brilliance decided the outcome, and fans witnessed a thrilling chase under lights in Vadodara. Smriti Mandhana’s name will be remembered for leading RCB to glory with one of the finest knocks in tournament history.
