Record-Breaking Chase: Mandhana and Voll Power RCB to Second WPL Title in Thrilling 2026 Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara by completing the highest successful run-chase in Women’s Premier League (WPL) history to clinch their second title. Chasing a daunting target of 204 against Delhi Capitals (DC), RCB captain Smriti Mandhana delivered a masterclass, smashing 87 off just 41 deliveries. She was brilliantly supported by Georgia Voll, who played a stellar knock of 79 off 54 balls. Together, the duo stitched a record-breaking 165-run partnership for the second wicket, effectively taking the game away from Delhi. Despite some late-inning drama that saw both set batters depart, Radha Yadav held her nerve to hit back-to-back boundaries in the final over, sealing a spectacular six-wicket victory with two balls to spare.
Earlier in the evening, Delhi Capitals had posted a formidable 203/4, the highest first-innings total in a WPL final, led by captain Jemimah Rodrigues’ fluent 57 and a late-inning blitz from Chinelle Henry (35* off 15 balls). However, the record-setting effort was not enough to prevent a fourth consecutive final heartbreak for Delhi. The match was a milestone event for RCB, who became the first franchise to hold both the IPL and WPL trophies simultaneously. Individually, Mandhana’s heroics earned her the Orange Cap and the Player of the Match award, while her teammate Sophie Devine secured the Purple Cap, capping off a dominant tournament for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
