The Women’s Premier League 2026 final delivered pure drama as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the impossible against Delhi Capitals. A six-wicket romp chasing 204 runs propelled RCB to back-to-back titles, driven by Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Wareham’s brilliance.
New Delhi witnessed records tumble: RCB’s chase is now WPL’s highest, women’s T20’s second (after WI’s 213 vs AUS), and the biggest in IPL/WPL finals, overtaking KKR’s 200 and RCB’s own 202.
Achieving dual IPL-WPL ownership, RCB stands alone as the first such franchise. Their second WPL win underscores consistent excellence.
Contrastingly, Delhi Capitals’ fourth final defeat stings, equaling Brisbane Heat’s mark for most final losses in women’s franchise play.
Innovatively, no prior women’s T20 final had seen a 175+ run chase succeed. RCB’s tactical nous and fearless batting rewrote scripts.
Victory speeches highlighted unity and preparation. RCB’s fans dream bigger, with this win fueling ambitions in global arenas.