Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in the annals of women’s cricket by conquering Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 final. With a sensational six-wicket win chasing 204, RCB not only defended their legacy but shattered multiple records along the way.
Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Wareham’s fireworks lit up the New Delhi stadium. This victory is RCB’s second WPL title, making them pioneers with dual IPL-WPL honors in the same calendar year.
The chase was monumental – the largest in WPL history and the second-highest in women’s T20 cricket, behind only West Indies’ 213 against Australia in 2023. It also broke RCB’s own 202-run chase from last season’s final against Gujarat Giants.
Delhi Capitals’ agony deepened with their fourth final loss, a unwanted record shared now with Brisbane Heat. Despite a competitive total of 204, their bowlers couldn’t contain RCB’s momentum.
This match redefined finals in franchise T20s, being the first where over 175 runs were chased successfully in a women’s final, domestic or international.
Post-match, celebrations underscored RCB’s journey from underdogs to champions. The win boosts their morale ahead of international commitments, promising more glory.