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Vadodara, February 5, 2026 : In a high-octane encounter at Vadodara, Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name into the history books by chasing down a massive target to defeat Delhi Capitals and secure the Women’s Premier League 2026 trophy. The final, held on February 5, 2026, lived up to its billing as a heavyweight clash, featuring a relentless display of power hitting and a historic successful pursuit of over two hundred runs.
The match began with Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the toss and opting to field. Delhi Capitals took full advantage of the batting conditions, posting a formidable total of 203 for four. The innings was anchored by captain Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored a fluent 57. Laura Wolvaardt provided significant stability with 44 runs, but the primary momentum shift came from Chinelle Henry. Henry played a devastating unbeaten knock of 35 from only 15 balls, ensuring the Capitals crossed the double-century mark.
Bengaluru’s bowlers found it difficult to contain the scoring on a fast outfield. Lauren Bell was the most disciplined, conceding only 19 runs in her four-over spell. While Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy managed to claim one wicket each, the Delhi batters remained aggressive throughout the middle and death overs, setting what appeared to be a match-winning total.
The chase started with intensity as Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll took control of the game. Mandhana was the architect of the victory, playing a captain’s knock of 87 runs off just 41 deliveries, including twelve boundaries and three sixes. She was brilliantly supported by Georgia Voll, whose 79 runs kept the pressure firmly on the Delhi bowling attack. Together, they neutralized the threat posed by the Capitals’ spinners and brought the target within reach.
Despite a late surge from the Delhi bowlers, including two wickets for Chinelle Henry and a tight spell from Minnu Mani, the Bengaluru side remained composed. Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk stayed calm in the final over to cross the finish line with two balls to spare. The victory marks a significant milestone for the franchise, while the Delhi Capitals were left to reflect on another final that slipped away despite a dominant batting performance.
Brief Scores
Delhi Capitals: 203-4 (20 overs)
Jemimah Rodrigues 57 (37), Laura Wolvaardt 44 (25), Chinelle Henry 35* (15); Lauren Bell 0/19, Sayali Satghare 1/46.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 204-4 (19.4 overs)
Smriti Mandhana 87 (41), Georgia Voll 79 (54); Chinelle Henry 2/34, Minnu Mani 1/19.
Result: RCB won by 6 wickets.
