RCB beat DC in the Women's Premier League 2026 final in Vadodara
Former Delhi all-rounder Radha Yadav scored the winning runs
DC lost their 4th consecutive WPL final as RCB clinched their 2nd title in 3 seasons
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. That was the exact mantra Royal Challengers Bengaluru channeled to defeat a struggling Delhi Capitals side in the Women’s Premier League Season 4 title clash.
In what was a replay of the 2024 final, the Smriti Mandhana-led RCB claimed their second WPL title in three seasons.
All-rounder Radha Yadav struck the winning boundary against her former franchise to seal the victory in front of a jam-packed BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
While RCB erupted in celebration, it was yet another devastating result for the Delhi Capitals, who have now lost four consecutive finals.
A captaincy change before the season failed to help DC land the WPL title after a tumultuous league phase as Jemimah Rodrigues and co endured a tough 6-wicket defeat.
The WPL title continues to elude the franchise and their unfortunate curse lives on.
Bengaluru produced outstanding performance throughout the tournament, winning six of their eight league matches to seal a direct entry into the final.
It was because of their all-round solidity that RCB were able to land their 2nd Women's Premier League title, matching Mumbai Indians' record.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Delhi Capitals Toss Update, WPL 2026 Final: The Match - As It Happened
After RCB won the toss and elected to bowl, Delhi Capitals posted a formidable 203/4, which was the highest total ever in a WPL final before Bengaluru chased it down.
DC's innings was powered by their captain Jemimah Rodrigues (57 off 37) and a late explosive cameo from Chinelle Henry, who remained not out at 35 off 15.
In response, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering 87 off 41 balls, supported by Georgia Voll, who struck a clinical 79 off 54.
The duo’s record-breaking 165-run partnership for the second wicket effectively shut DC out of the contest. And despite a late wobble where Mandhana fell in the 19th over, Radha Yadav sealed the victory with two boundaries in the final over, finishing the game with two balls to spare.
From Ee Sala Cup Namde To A Cabinet Of Multiple Trophies
It will be fair to say that the RCB have firmly established themselves as the powerhouse of Indian franchise cricket and the WPL 2026 title win is a prime example.
This triumph marks RCB’s third Premier League title across genders, further solidifying the franchise's golden era.
Following RCB women’s maiden title in 2024 and the men’s team’s historic Indian Premier League breakthrough in 2025, this latest victory makes the South Indian franchise the first to hold both the IPL and WPL trophies simultaneously.
For the Bengaluru faithful, the "Ee Sala Cup Namde" dream has evolved into a dominant reality, with three trophies now shining in the cabinet. The onus is now back to the men's team to try and replicate the same in the upcoming IPL edition.
