In a night defined by high-octane drama and cricketing excellence Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women they wrote their names in history once again. On 05 February 2026, RCB played their second innings at a packed International Stadium in Vadodara. Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 a record-breaking chase against the address Delhi Capitals (DC) in a final that will be remembered for generations.
Delhi Capitals’ batting masterclass sets a big target against RCB in WPL 2026
The evening started with Delhi Capitals looking like absolute favourites. Once put into bat, DC openers and the middle order dismantled the RCB bowling attack with surgical precision. Despite the early breakthrough by Arundhati Reddy to remove Shafali Verma (20), Delhi never took their foot off the gas.
RodrogueThe DC skipper led from the front with 57 off 37 balls, securing the innings with plenty of boundaries. He found a competent partner Laura Volwardtplayed a steady but aggressive 44 innings. However, it was the real X factor. Chinelle HenryA late order of 35 off just 15 balls took Delhi to 203/4.
For RCB, the bowling figures made for grim reading. Apart from that Lauren Bell‘s economical spell (0/19), struggled with the rest of the attack Nadine de Klerk and Shreyanka Patil takes it seriously. At the break, with a target of 204 expected, many believed that Delhi had a hand in the trophy.
Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll lead RCB to their second WPL title in a record chase
This chase started on a shaky note for Bengaluru Grace Harris dropped to just 9 in the second. But what followed was a batting masterclass that left DC fans speechless. Skipper Smriti Mandhana and Australian sensation Full Georgia put together a breathtaking 165 run partnership for the second wicket.
Mandhana was in ‘beast mode’ and reached her fifty off just 23 deliveries. His 87 off 41 balls with 12 boundaries and 3 powerful sixes provided RCB’s required aggression. On the other hand, Voll was equally devastating, scoring a majestic 79 off 54 balls. The duo treated DC bowlers including veterans Marizanne Kapp and Sneh Rana with general indifference, he maintains a rate of more than 10 runs in average overs.
Despite the late flutter that Voll was, Richa Ghoshand Mandhana fell successively, Radha Yadav (12) and Nadine de Klerk (7) they kept their temper. With 2 balls to go, RCB crossed the line at 204/4 and definitely created scenes of jubilation. As the fans in Vadodara rioted in celebration of the victory, Mandhana lifted the trophy, cementing RCB’s status as the new powerhouse of the WPL.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
This is RCB women’s clinical.👏👏 #rcbwvsdcw #WPLFinal
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 5, 2026
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) February 5, 2026
What a good thing @mandhana_smriti tonight. 87 off 41 balls, Silken touch and memorable shots in the final. He played well @RCBTweets : both men’s and women’s champions at the same time! #RCB
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) February 5, 2026
— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 5, 2026
Aa you will see any like a good run chase @RCBTweets. Really awesome from Voll and Mandhana. What a day for fans as they catch both now #IPL & #WPL titles.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 5, 2026
2024 🏆 ➡️ 2026 🏆
Fantastic 4️⃣ struck gold again.✨ pic.twitter.com/Hj8SxBL8yS
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 5, 2026
SMRITI MANDHANA CRIES AFTER WINNING WPL 2026 TROPHY. #SmritiMandhana #WPLFinal #WPL26 pic.twitter.com/FFYdmMjnbi
— Somesh Jangra (@CelebrityGalax) February 5, 2026
2026 not 2016 this time RCB is chasing 200+ score in final match and lift trophy and also captain of orange cap winner RCB TEAM.#SmritiMandhana #RCBW #WPLFinal #WPL2026 #radhayadav#JemimahRodrigues pic.twitter.com/AhwzhjWcvx
— Random (@Rthought312) February 5, 2026
WPL champions for 2nd time now… Under Smriti Mandhana ❤️ RCB win 2nd WPL trophy 🏆 so happy for her to come back 🙌🏆 many congratulations 🎉💐🥳 girls ❤️ #WPL2026 #WPLFinal #SmritiMandhana #RCB pic.twitter.com/EpWStirIGQ
— Shivang Kaushik (@Shivangkaushik3) February 5, 2026
From ruling the hearts of millions, the King and Queen of Indian Cricket stands tall. The uniform is temporary, but the royalty is permanent.#missmalini #WPL2026 #SmritiMandhana
#WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/GcHiTRqq5G— MissMalini (@MissMalini) February 5, 2026
👑 THE CROWN REMAINS KING! 👑
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won #TATAWPL 2026 name.
History, heart and championship moment 🏆❤️#wpl2026 #WPLFinal #wpl #rcb #royalchallengersbengaluru #SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/5CMoWPWLgA
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) February 5, 2026
Current IPL Champion – RCB.
Current WPL Champion – RCB*.
RCB – THE ONLY TEAM TO WIN TWO TROPHIES AT THE SAME TIME. 🔥🙌#IPL2026 #WPLFinal #SmritiMandhana #ViratKohli #rajatpatidar pic.twitter.com/ZClMlDYOKF
— Niraj Kumar (@Nirajku11362609) February 5, 2026
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