The WPL 2026 final turned into a historic night as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted a remarkable six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the BCA
Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara. The summit clash not only produced a thrilling contest but also witnessed several major records being rewritten in the league's short yet impactful history.
RCB completed a sensational chase of 203 runs, reaching 204/4 in 19.4 overs to secure their second WPL title. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering 87 off 41 deliveries, while Georgia Voll played a vital supporting role with a steady 79 off 54 balls.
Their commanding partnership proved decisive in turning the game in Bengaluru's favour. Radha Yadav eventually finished the chase with back-to-back boundaries, sealing a memorable victory.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals put up a formidable total of 203/4 after being asked to bat first. Chinelle Henry provided a late surge with an unbeaten 35 off just 15 balls, while Laura Wolvaardt contributed 44 off 25 deliveries. Jemimah Rodrigues also played a key role with a half-century, but Delhi's efforts were not enough to deny RCB. The defeat meant Delhi endured their fourth consecutive loss in a WPL final.
The high-scoring clash saw multiple individual and team milestones being achieved during the contest and across the tournament.
Records Broken and Milestones Achieved in WPL 2026 Final
- Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll registered the highest partnership in WPL history, adding 165 runs against Delhi Capitals in the final.
- The Mandhana-Voll pair also features twice in the top partnerships list, including a 142-run stand earlier in the 2026 season.
- Smriti Mandhana recorded the highest individual score in a WPL final with her 87-run knock.
- Georgia Voll's 79 became the second-highest score in a WPL final.
- Mandhana now holds the record for most century stands in WPL history with six partnerships of 100 or more runs.
- RCB became the only team to successfully chase a 200-plus target in WPL history, having achieved the feat twice.
- The final marked the first instance of a 175-plus target being chased in any Women's T20 final, including franchise and international matches.
- Nadine de Klerk finished with the most wickets in the first over during WPL 2026, claiming seven scalps.
- RCB became the first team to win the WPL title after finishing first in the league standings.
The record-filled final highlighted the rapid growth and rising competitiveness of the Women's Premier League, further strengthening its reputation as one of the premier stages for women's franchise cricket.
