The Women’s Premier League 2026 final ignited at BCA Stadium, Vadodara, where Delhi Capitals batted first after losing the toss and stormed to 203 for 4, daring Royal Challengers Bengaluru to chase 204. Standout performances from Laura Wolvaardt (44), Jemimah Rodrigues (57), and Chinelle Henry (35*) defined Capitals’ commanding batting display.
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana’s decision to field proved costly as Shefali Verma and Lizelle Lee erupted for 49 runs in 5.5 overs. Verma’s 20 (13 balls, 3×4) set the tone, matched by Lee’s dynamic 37 packed with three fours and three sixes.
Rodrigues and Wolvaardt then took charge with a 76-run third-wicket alliance in 51 balls, propelling Capitals forward. The skipper’s 57 off 37 (8×4) was a highlight, showcasing impeccable timing. Wolvaardt’s composed 44 (5 boundaries) transitioned seamlessly into a explosive 54-run stand with Henry, whose unbeaten 35 off 15 balls featured rapid scoring.
RCB claimed scalps via Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy, and Nadine de Klerk, but leaked runs freely. Full Capitals squad under Rodrigues: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shefali Verma, Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shri Chanu, Nandini Sharma.
RCB’s arsenal: Mandhana (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell. As RCB straps on their pads, the chase looms large—glory or heartbreak awaits in this blockbuster finale.