Overview:
The 165-run partnership between Mandhana and Voll put RCB in the driving seat.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets in the final of the WPL 2026. Chasing 204 runs, RCB reached the target in 19.4 overs, with Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll playing match-winning knocks. Captain Mandhana scored 87 runs off 41 balls, laced with 12 fours and 3 sixes, while Voll added 79 runs to the total. She faced 54 balls and smashed 14 boundaries.
The two star batters shared a stand of 165 runs for the second wicket. Bengaluru lost three quick wickets in the death overs, which gave Delhi some hope, but Radha Yadav (12) and Nadine de Klerk (7) finished the chase.
Chinelle Henry took two wickets for the Capitals. Earlier, DC batters were instrumental with the bat, taking the score to 203/4.
Henry was the star, amassing an unbeaten 35 runs off 15 balls, which lifted the scoring rate. She hit 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. She stitched a stand of 55 runs with Laura Wolvaardt, who accumulated 44 runs in 25 deliveries, including 3 fours and 2 sixes. Jemimah Rodrigues (57 off 37), Lizelle Lee (37 off 30) and Shafali Verma (20 off 13) made important contributions.
Full Scorecard – RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final, February 5
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 204/4 (Smriti Mandhana 87, Georgia Voll 79, Chinelle Henry 2 wickets) beat Delhi Capitals 203/4 (Jemimah Rodrigues 57, Laura Wolvaardt 44, Arundhati Reddy 1 wicket) by 6 wickets
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The 165-run partnership between Mandhana and Voll put RCB in the driving seat. Smriti was dismissed on the fourth delivery of the 19th over, and the Capitals had a chance to pick two wickets in two balls, but Minnu Mani dropped Radha Yadav’s catch, and it proved costly.
Player of the Match
Smriti Mandhana was named the Player of the Match for scoring 87 runs.
What This Result Means for the WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched the WPL title for the second time.
FAQs – RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final
Q1: Who won yesterday’s RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final?
A1: RCB defeated DC by 6 wickets.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Smriti Mandhana was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 Final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 204/4 (Smriti Mandhana 87, Georgia Voll 79, Chinelle Henry 2 wickets)
Delhi Capitals 203/4 (Jemimah Rodrigues 57, Laura Wolvaardt 44, Arundhati Reddy 1 wicket)