Royal Challengers Bengaluru Clinch Historic WPL Title with Record Chase

Royal Challengers Bengaluru achieved a remarkable feat by winning their second Women's Premier League title and setting a record for the highest successful chase in IPL and WPL finals. Despite an early loss, a stellar partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll propelled RCB to chase down 204 runs, surpassing previous records. This victory not only highlights RCB's dominance in women's cricket but also marks a historic double as they hold both the WPL and IPL titles simultaneously. Discover the thrilling details of this unforgettable match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 6, 2026, 02:27 IST

A Night to Remember for RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history by not only winning their second Women's Premier League (WPL) title but also achieving the highest successful chase in both IPL and WPL finals. Despite losing Grace Harris early in the match, RCB's captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll formed a remarkable partnership, leading their team to a third franchise cricket title and a unique double by holding both the WPL and IPL titles simultaneously.

Record-Breaking Chase

The chase of 204 runs set a new record for WPL and IPL finals, surpassing the previous record of 200 runs set by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2014 IPL final against Punjab Kings. This marks the first instance of a team successfully chasing a target over 175 runs in any Women's T20 final, whether in leagues or international matches. Additionally, this total represents the most successful run chase in WPL history, eclipsing RCB's previous record of 202 runs against Gujarat Giants in the 2025 edition.

Match Overview

In the match, RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first. Lizelle Lee contributed significantly with 37 runs off 30 balls, including three fours and three sixes, while Shafali Verma added 20 runs from 13 balls with three fours. A crucial 76-run partnership for the third wicket between Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored 57 runs off 37 balls with eight fours, and Laura Wolvaardt, who made 44 runs off 35 balls with three fours and two sixes, helped stabilize the innings. Just when RCB seemed to regain control, Chinelle Henry's explosive 35 runs off 15 balls, featuring four boundaries and two sixes, propelled DC to a total of 203/4 in 20 overs, the highest score in a WPL final.

Partnership Seals Victory

During the chase, RCB faced an early setback with the loss of Grace Harris for 8 runs. However, a phenomenal 165-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana, who scored 87 runs off 41 balls with 12 fours and three sixes, and Georgia Voll, who contributed 79 runs off 54 balls with 14 fours, significantly boosted RCB's chances. Although DC managed to take three quick wickets in the closing overs, Radha Yadav (12*) and Nadine de Klerk (7*) successfully guided RCB to victory with six wickets remaining and two balls to spare.

Mandhana was named 'Player of the Match' for her outstanding performance.