Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women repeated their WPL glory by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in the 2026 final on February 5 at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium, chasing a record 203 with skipper Smriti Mandhana’s explosive 87 off 41 balls. Spinner Shreyanka Patil dedicated the win to Mandhana for overcoming personal challenges, while Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, wife of RCB icon Virat Kohli, celebrated with “RCB Women do it again. History repeated.”
Thrilling Final and Key Performances
DC posted 203/4 led by Jemimah Rodrigues’ 57, but RCB chased it in 19.4 overs via Mandhana’s 165-run stand with Georgia Voll’s 79 off 54, marking the highest chase in a WPL or IPL final. Returning from injury, Patil grabbed 11 wickets in nine games, calling the title “very special” despite a wicketless final outing.
Heartfelt Team Tributes
Patil prioritized three dedications: Mandhana first, for enduring tough months; debut-title coach Malolan Rangarajan; and assistant Anya Shrubsole on her son’s first birthday, saying “She has gone through a lot… Would love to dedicate this win to her.” All-rounder Radha Yadav credited team effort and management support.
Celebrity Cheers and Legacy Boost
Anushka shared trophy-lifting joy on Instagram, resonating with fans and echoing RCB’s first win, as Virat posted “You guys deserve this undoubtedly.” RCB joined Mumbai Indians as multi-title winners, ending DC’s four-final loss streak and fueling franchise legacy talks.
