In a historic display of dominance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) they claimed the latter Women’s Premier League (WPL) title on February 5, 2026, defeating Capitals of Delhi with six doors. With this win, RCB etched their name in the record books as the first franchise in history to hold both. IPL (2025) and WPL (2026) trophies at the same time.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma share heartwarming words as RCB win 2nd WPL trophy in style
Right after the last boundary was hit in Vadodara, Virat Kohli turned to social media to congratulate the team. His message was a mix of pride and affirmation for a team that has twice brought silverware to the Bengaluru faithful.
“Champions again. Flying the RCB flag high and something each of you can be proud of. Big congrats to Smriti (@smriti_mandhana) and all the staff and management for this great win. You guys surely deserve it. Enjoy the moment and embrace the love from our amazing fans.” Kohli wrote on Instagram.
Bollywood icon Anushka Sharma noting the consistency of the women’s team, he shared his excitement on Instagram. Sharing a photo of the cheering squad hoisting the trophy, she added a short but poignant caption:
“RCB Women do it again. History repeats itself.”
A record-breaking chase for RCB against Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 final
The final was not easy. Capitals of Delhi, Those who played the fourth consecutive final, showed a terrible result 203 for 4Highest score in WPL finals history. However, RCB’s response was clinical and fearless:
- Smriti Mandhana’s Masterclass: The skipper stepped forward with a swagger 87 41 wholesalewin Orange hat 377 runs for the season.
- Power Partnership: Mandhana and Full Georgia (79) made a mammoth 165 partnershipThe basis of the highest successful run in WPL history.
- The final touch: As 10 runs are needed for the final, Radha Yadav remained ice cold hitting back-to-back boundaries to seal the win with two balls to spare.
During the post-match celebrations, Smriti Mandhana attributed the team’s success to a change in mindset, joking that they had gone the “Virat Kohli route”. He explained that the team focuses heavily on fitness and high-performance training during the offseason. This physical conditioning gave the players a ‘can chase any score’ confidence which was evident when they chased down 204 on the big stage.
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