In a high-octane clash that lives up to its championship billing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 A moment of pure cricket theater was witnessed on Thursday at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara. as Delhi Capitals (DC) Women defended a common mountain against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women, West Indies star Chinelle Henry He produced a delivery that would go down in WPL folklore, breaking the stumps and pace of one of the world’s most dangerous power-hitters, Grace Harris.
Chinelle Henry breaks the stumps of Grace Harris in the WPL 2026 Final
Chasing a mammoth target of 204, RCB needed a strong start. But the game changed in the blink of an eye during the first ball of the second over. Henry, steaming with the new ball, delivered a peach of a catch that left the Vadodara crowd gasping.
On a perfect length between middle and off stump, the ball bounced sharply back off the surface. Looking to dominate early, Harris attempted a promising shot, but the late action was just too much to handle. The ball whistled past the inside edge to root out middle stump.
The visuals were spectacular, the center pole off the ground and zing bails lighting up the night sky. Henry went on a jubilant, celebratory sprint and dismissed Harris for just 9 runs off 7 balls. That early breakthrough wasn’t just a gate; it was a psychological blow that eliminated RCB’s main aggressor in the power play.
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RCB’s chase runs after a huge target against DC
DC’s dominance was underpinned by a clinical batting performance in the evening. captain Rodrogue He led from the front with a scintillating 57 off 37 balls by Laura Wolvaardt an aggressive 44. The final touch came from Henry himself, who proved himself as an all-rounder by hitting an unbeaten 35 off just 15 balls to take Delhi to a magnificent 203/4.
In reply, RCB’s chase has been a tale of two halves. After the shock of losing Harris on 9/1, Capt Smriti Mandhana and Full Georgia attempted a rescue mission. Despite the pressure on the scoreboard, the duo managed to post a team-high 50 runs in just 5.5 overs. At the end of the mandatory Powerplay, RCB remained at 59/1, maintaining a healthy run rate of 9.83.
However, the required run rate remains at 10.35, with 145 runs needed from 84 deliveries. Although Mandhana (17*) and Voll (30*) steadied the ship with a 50-run partnership, the shadow of Henry’s opening spell looms large. To lift the trophy, RCB will need a record-breaking average surge to overcome a Delhi side who are currently seen as favorites to win the title in Vadodara.
This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
