WPL 2026 Final: RCB vs DC Match Report, Scorecard, Highlights & Analysis

The WPL 2026 final will go down as one of the most enthralling championship deciders in the history of the Women’s Premier League. On a cool evening at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara on 5th February 2026, two of the fiercest competitors in Indian women’s franchise cricket — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) — faced off in a pulsating final that had fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. In a game that demanded nerves of steel and character under pressure, RCB finished the job, chasing down a formidable total to lift the coveted WPL trophy.

Match Summary & Scorecard

Team	Score	Overs	Result
Delhi Capitals Women	203/4	20	Lost
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women	204/4	19.4	Won by 6 wickets

It was a high-scoring spectacle in a pressure-cooker final, where Delhi Capitals posted a mammoth total of 203 runs in their 20 overs, only to watch RCB calmly chase it down with just two balls to spare. The match had the perfect blend of attacking batting, controlled bowling spells, smart captaincy and heroic performances under pressure — everything a classic final should have.

First Innings — Delhi Capitals Set a Fighting Total

After winning the toss, RCB skipper chose to field, expressing confidence in her team’s chase. The Delhi Capitals, led with authority by their batting lineup, made the most of batting first on a pitch that was perfect for stroke play.

DC started positively, with intent right from the first ball. The openers looked to put pressure on the RCB bowlers by driving through the gaps and punishing anything loose. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the show for Delhi, playing a magnificent innings under final pressure. Her 57 runs off 37 balls came with exquisite timing and fearless intent, accelerating Delhi’s run rate whenever the pressure threatened to creep in. Her knock was studded with crisp drives, beautiful cuts and audacious lofts over the infield.

Partnering Rodrigues was Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee, who provided crucial support, ensuring that Delhi kept up the momentum throughout. Both batters struck at healthy rates, rotating the strike beautifully and finding boundaries at regular intervals. The pressure was relentless on RCB bowlers, but Delhi kept finding ways to score.

Despite some tight bowling spells and occasional breakthroughs, Delhi’s middle order ensured there were no collapses. Contributions down the order and some feisty hitting in the final overs pushed the Capitals to a challenging 203/4 in their allotted 20 overs — a score worthy of a final.

Best Performances in First Innings:

Jemimah Rodrigues (DC) – 57(37)

Delhi’s batting display was relentless and glamorous. They gave RCB plenty to think about, setting up a thrilling chase once again between these two rivals.

Second Innings: RCB Chase with Brilliance

Chasing 204 in a final is never a simple task, but RCB came out with supreme belief and calm determination. After losing an early wicket, they found themselves in the sheds at around 25/1, but what followed was pure class.

RCB Women Batting Scorecard

Batter	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Smriti Mandhana	87	41	212.20
Georgia Voll	79*	54	146.30

RCB Women: 204/4 (19.4 overs)
Result: Won by 6 wickets

What unfolded next was unforgettable.

After that early loss, Smriti Mandhana took the attack to the Delhi bowlers with breathtaking aggression, cutting, driving and lofting with absolute confidence. She raced to her fifty in just 23 deliveries — one of the quickest and most decisive innings seen in a high-stakes final.

Alongside her, Georgia Voll stood firm and fearless, counter-attacking beautifully and building a match-winning partnership. Together, Mandhana and Voll stitched a century-plus stand that put the chase completely out of Delhi’s reach. Their blend of aggression, timing, and smart running between the wickets was the story of the night.

Smriti’s knock of 87 off just 41 balls was a clinic in power hitting and pressure play, while Georgia’s 79 not out off 54 deliveries anchored the chase and provided the finishing firepower RCB needed. Despite losing two late wickets, RCB crossed the line with two balls to spare — a sensational display of composure and execution.

Hard Luck for Delhi Capitals

For Delhi Capitals, this result will sting — not just because they lost, but because they played some of their best cricket in the biggest match of the season. Posting 203 runs on the board in a final is a remarkable achievement, and another team might have taken that total home.

The batters showed aggression and smart intent throughout, and the bowlers held their nerve during the early overs of the chase. But in a game of fine margins, RCB’s batting brilliance proved just a bit stronger on the night. That’s the cruel — and wonderful — beauty of cricket.

Conclusion and Personal View

If you love cricket for its drama, athleticism, and emotional roller-coasters, the WPL 2026 final between RCB and DC delivered in every way possible. From high scores and breathtaking partnerships to the swing of momentum and the sheer intensity of the chase, this match had a bit of everything.

As a fan watching this live or unfolding ball by ball, I felt the tension, the hope, the shock of brilliant shots, and the exhilaration of a chase that never once felt out of RCB’s reach once Mandhana and Voll got settled. This wasn’t just a final — it was a statement of how far women’s cricket has come, and how competitive and high quality the WPL has become.

RCB’s performance was clinical under pressure, showing they have both the talent and temperament to finish big games. Delhi Capitals suffered a heart-breaking loss despite putting everything out on the park, but their journey to the final and their performance in the final innings will still be remembered as one of courage and skill.

In the end, this final wasn’t just about who lifted the trophy — it was about how the game was played, and how the heroes of women’s cricket rose to the occasion. It’s a match that will be replayed in memories for years to come.

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