Drama unfolded at BCA Stadium as Delhi Capitals scripted a seven-wicket demolition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, derailing the latter’s flawless streak in WPL 2026. This statement victory elevates Capitals to second place after their third win in six, intensifying the race atop the table.
Despite prior qualification via five wins, RCB’s bubble burst. Toss losers, they batted tentatively to 109 all out. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana’s 36-run start promised more, but Harris (9) fell early. Mandhana’s resolute 38 (34b, 6×4, 1×6) and partnerships with Georgia Ware (26 runs, Ware 11) and Radha Yadav (18) weren’t enough.
Nandini Sharma’s three-wicket haul dazzled, matched by two each from Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, and Minnu Mani—bowling RCB out efficiently.
Delhi’s pursuit saw early jolts: Shafali Verma (16), Lizelle Lee (6) gone at 24/2. Laura Wolvaardt’s poise alongside Jemimah Rodrigues (52-run stand) revived hopes. Rodrigues (24 off 26, 4×4) exited, but Wolvaardt-Kapp’s unfinished 35-run stand clinched it in 15.4 overs.
RCB fought back with Sayali Satghare’s two wickets and Radha Yadav’s one. This matchup exposes RCB’s vulnerabilities and affirms Capitals’ credentials as serious contenders.