RCB (Royal Challengers Bangaluru) Clinched Back to Back WPL Titles in 2026

The Women’s Premier League 2026 final delivered one of the greatest matches in women’s T20 history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down a massive 204-run target, the highest successful chase ever in the WPL, to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets at Vadodara. Powered by a breathtaking partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, the match went down to the final over, sealing RCB’s second WPL title and extending Delhi Capitals painful run of final defeats.

Key Highlights Of WPL Final 2026

• Delhi Capitals Post a Huge Total: Batting first, Delhi Capitals put up a formidable 203 for 4, the second-highest first-innings score in any women’s T20 final. Jemimah Rodrigues anchored the innings with a fluent 57, while Laura Wolvaardt contributed 44.
• Mandhana–Voll Partnership Rewrites Records: RCB’s chase looked daunting after losing an early wicket at 9 for 1, but Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll turned the final on its head. The duo added a sensational 165 runs off just 92 balls, the highest partnership for any wicket in WPL history.
• Late Drama Keeps the Final Alive: Just when the chase seemed under control, DC struck back. Voll was dismissed for 79, followed by quick wickets of Richa Ghosh and Mandhana, leaving RCB under pressure in the final overs. From a near-certain win, the equation suddenly tightened, setting up a dramatic finish that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Player Of the Match In WPL Final 2026

• Smriti Mandhana was deservedly adjudged the Player of the Match for her sublime knock that anchored RCB’s historic chase in the WPL 2026 final.
• Walking in after an early setback, the RCB skipper played with a perfect blend of composure and aggression, smashing 87 off just 41 balls, laced with 12 fours and three sixes.
• Her innings not only set the tempo in the record 204-run chase the highest ever in a WPL or IPL final but also dismantled Delhi Capitals’ bowling under immense pressure.

WPL 2026 Winners (Category wise) & Prize Money

Team Awards 

• Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – ₹6 Crore
• Runner-up: Delhi Capitals (DC) – ₹3 Crore

Individual Awards

• Orange Cap (Most Runs): Smriti Mandhana – ₹5 Lakh
• Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Sophie Devine – ₹5 Lakh
• Most Valuable Player (MVP): Sophie Devine – ₹5 Lakh
• Emerging Player: Nandini Sharma – ₹5 Lakh

WPL Winners So Far

Across four seasons of the Women’s Premier League, only two teams have lifted the trophy Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru highlighting a growing rivalry at the top of the league.

Season	Winner	Runner-up
2023	Mumbai Indians	Delhi Capitals
2024	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Delhi Capitals
2025	Mumbai Indians	Delhi Capitals
2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	Delhi Capitals

Question

Q. Who was Adjudged the Player of the Match in Final 2026?

A. Lauran Bell
B. Georgia Voll
C. Jemimah Rodriguez
D. Smriti Mandhana