Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had their fingers on title win in WPL as they defeated the Delhi Capitals by six wickets within the remaining of WPL 2026 at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.
DC had an important begin to their innings with Lizelle Lee (37) and Shafali Verma (20) popping out with a constructive intent. Though the duo took a couple of balls to evaluate the situations, as soon as that they had their eye in, they added 49 runs for the opening partnership contained in the powerplay to place Bengaluru below stress.
After that, Laura Wolvaardt (44) and captain Jemimah Rodrigues (57) carried on the momentum and slammed Delhi bowlers all around the park, including 76 runs for the third wicket. Rodrigues continued her good kind and registered an essential half-century within the remaining. In the long run, Chinelle Henry (35*) performed her half, ensuring that Delhi finishes the innings on a excessive, posting 203 for 4.
RCB misplaced Grace Harris early within the innings, however what adopted after that was absolute carnage. Captain Smriti Mandhana (87) and Georgia Voll (79) modified the course of the sport with their record-breaking partnership. They have been all around the Delhi bowlers, including 165 runs for the second wicket. Each batters hit a sensational half-century and took the sport away from Delhi.
It appeared that it could be a simple win for Bengaluru, however Delhi made a powerful comeback and eliminated three fast wickets. The match went into the ultimate over with Bengaluru needing ten within the final over. Radha Yadav held her nerves and two boundaries to take her workforce to win, their second title in WPL.
Listing of all award winners are WPL 2026 remaining
Winners – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Girls (2nd title) – INR 6 crore
Runners-up – Delhi Capitals Girls– INR 3 crore
Tremendous Striker of the season- Grace Harris (RCB)
Energetic catch of the season- Lucy Hamilton (DC)
IQ Award of the season- Sophie Devine (GG)
Sixes of the season award- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI) – 13 sixes
Dot ball of the season award- Lauren Bell (RCB)
Fairplay award of the season- Mumbai Indians
Most runs within the event (Orange Cap) – Smriti Mandhana (377 runs in 9 innings)
Most wickets within the event (Purple Cap) – Sophie Devine (17 wickets in 9 innings)
Participant of the Match (MVP of the Season) – Sophie Devine (GG)
Rising Participant of the season – Nandani Sharma (DC)
Participant of the Match in remaining – Smriti Mandhana (87 runs off 41 balls)
Most sixes award in final- Smriti Mandhana (3 sixes)
Tremendous striker award within the final- Chinelle Henry (DC)
Energetic catch of the match award in final- Richa Ghosh (RCB)
Dot ball of the match award in final- Lauren Bell (RCB)
