Smriti Mandhana’s RCB Win WPL 2026 Trophy, Bags ₹6 Crore

February 6, 2026

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Smriti Mandhana’s RCB Win WPL 2026 Trophy, Bags ₹6 Crore

The 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has come to an end. The final match was played in Vadodara on Thursday. In this big match, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) played against the Delhi Capitals (DC). The result of the WPL 2026 final was very similar to previous years for the Delhi Capitals. The Delhi Capitals lost the match, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title. This is the second time that Royal Challengers Bengaluru has won the WPL trophy.

For the Delhi Capitals, the story remains the same. They have played very well to reach the final, but they could not win the last game. The WPL 2026 final was a very high-scoring game. Delhi Capitals scored many runs, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored even more runs to win the game by six wickets. Smriti Mandhana was the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and she led her team to a great victory. This article will tell you everything about the WPL 2026 final, the prize money, and the records that were broken in Vadodara.

The History of Delhi Capitals in WPL Finals

The Delhi Capitals have a very sad history in the Women’s Premier League finals. Since the WPL started, there have been four seasons. In all four seasons, the Delhi Capitals have reached the final match. However, they have lost all four times.

In the year 2023, the Delhi Capitals reached the final but lost to the Mumbai Indians. Then, in the year 2024, the Delhi Capitals reached the final again. That time, they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the year 2025, the Delhi Capitals played the final against the Mumbai Indians again and lost. Now, in the WPL 2026 season, the Delhi Capitals played the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and lost again.

Seasons change and teams change. Even the captains change sometimes. But the result for the Delhi Capitals remains the same. They are the only team to play in four finals, but they are also the only team to lose four finals. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has now joined the Mumbai Indians as the only teams to win more than one WPL title. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won in 2024 and now they are the WPL 2026 winners.

WPL 2026 Final: Delhi Capitals Batting First

In the WPL 2026 final in Vadodara, the Delhi Capitals batted first. They played very well in the first innings. The batters hit the ball hard and scored a lot of runs. The Delhi Capitals team posted a total score of 203 runs for the loss of four wickets in their 20 overs. This was a very big score. In fact, setting a target of 204 runs was the highest target ever set in WPL final history.

Jemimah Rodrigues was the best batter for the Delhi Capitals in this match. She scored 57 runs. She faced 37 balls to score these runs. She hit the ball to all parts of the ground. Another player who played well was Chinelle Henry. She came to bat late in the innings but she scored very fast. Chinelle Henry scored 35 runs in just 15 deliveries. Her batting gave the Delhi Capitals late momentum.

There were also good contributions from other players. Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee helped the team start well. Because of all these players, the Delhi Capitals could cross the 200-run mark. When a team scores 203 runs in a final, usually they think they will win. But Royal Challengers Bengaluru had other plans for the WPL 2026 trophy.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chasing the History

Royal Challengers Bengaluru had to chase 204 runs to become the WPL 2026 winners. This was a very difficult task. No team had ever chased such a big score in a WPL final before. The chase did not start very well for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They lost the wicket of Grace Harris very early. Grace Harris fell on the 7th ball of the second innings. When a team loses an important player early in a big chase, it can be scary.

However, Captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll were at the crease. They did not let the pressure affect them. Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll made light work of the mammoth chase. They built a very strong partnership. The two batters added 165 runs together for the second wicket. This partnership of 165 runs changed the game completely. It left the Delhi Capitals clueless. Nothing worked for the Delhi Capitals bowlers while Mandhana and Voll were batting.

Smriti Mandhana played a captain’s knock. She scored 87 runs off just 41 balls. She hit many boundaries and sixes. Georgia Voll was also excellent. She scored 79 runs off 54 deliveries. Together, they manipulated the field beautifully. They targeted the unmanned areas of the field where there were no fielders. At the start, Georgia Voll was the aggressor. She attacked the bowlers first. But once Smriti Mandhana started hitting, there was no stopping her.

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The Turning Point in the Final Overs

Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll were taking Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an easy victory. But cricket is a funny game. The Delhi Capitals had a few tricks left. In the late overs, the match became tight again. The Delhi Capitals bowlers claimed three quick wickets. They took one wicket in the 17th over, one wicket in the 18th over, and one wicket in the 19th over.

Suddenly, both Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll were out. The new batters were Nadine de Klerk and Radha Yadav. They were in the middle, and the pressure was high. The Delhi Capitals were back in the game. It went down to the wire. Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed 10 runs off the last 6 balls. This is a very close situation in a T20 match.

The Delhi Capitals could have pulled off something spectacular if they stopped the runs. But Radha Yadav came clutch for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Radha Yadav hit two boundaries in the last over. These hits took Royal Challengers Bengaluru across the line. They won the match with two balls to spare. With this win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second WPL trophy.

Highest Successful Chase in WPL History

The win by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL 2026 final was not just a normal win. It was a record-breaking win. The score of 204 is now the highest successful chase in WPL history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history in Vadodara on February 5, 2026.

Here is a list of the highest successful chases in the history of the Women’s Premier League:

204 Runs: Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased this against Delhi Capitals on February 5, 2026.
202 Runs: Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased this against Gujarat Giants on February 14, 2025.
193 Runs: Mumbai Indians chased this against Gujarat Giants on January 13, 2026.
191 Runs: Mumbai Indians chased this against Gujarat Giants on March 9, 2024.
189 Runs: Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased this against Gujarat Giants on March 18, 2023.

As you can see, Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds the top two records for the highest run chases. This shows that their batting is very strong. The WPL 2026 final chase was the best of them all because it happened in a final match against a strong team like Delhi Capitals.

WPL 2026 Prize Money and Awards

After the match was over, the presentation ceremony took place. Everyone wanted to know about the WPL 2026 prize money. The prize money for the WPL 2026 season was huge. The total amount given to the winners was the same as the previous season. There was no change in the payout structure for the top finishers.

Champion Prize Money: Royal Challengers Bengaluru earned INR 6 crore in prize money. This is the reward for winning the Women’s Premier League 2026 title. The team was very happy to receive this INR 6 crore cheque.

Runner-up Prize Money: The Delhi Capitals received a separate prize cheque of INR 3 crore. Even though they lost the final, they got this money for being the second-best team. They reached the final for the fourth consecutive season but could not win the main trophy.

Individual Awards and Prize Money: There were many individual awards given to players who performed well throughout the WPL 2026 season.

MVP of the Year: The Most Valuable Player award went to Sophie Devine. She received a prize of INR 5 lakhs. Sophie Devine is a very important player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Orange Cap: The Orange Cap is given to the player who scores the most runs. Smriti Mandhana won the Orange Cap in WPL 2026. She received INR 5 lakhs. Smriti Mandhana scored many runs in the tournament, including her 87 in the final.
Purple Cap: The Purple Cap is given to the bowler who takes the most wickets. Sophie Devine won this award too. She received another INR 5 lakhs. It is very rare for one player to be the MVP and win the Purple Cap.
Most Sixes Award: Harmanpreet Kaur won the award for hitting the most sixes in the tournament. She received INR 5 lakhs.
Most Dot Balls: Lauren Bell won the award for bowling the most dot balls. A dot ball is a ball where no run is scored. She received INR 5 lakhs.
Most IQ of the Year: This special award was given to Sophie Devine. She received INR 5 lakhs for her smart cricket.
Best Strike Rate: Grace Harris won the award for having the best strike rate. She scores runs very fast. She received INR 5 lakhs.
Emerging Player of the Year: The best young player award went to Nandni Sharma. She received INR 5 lakhs.
Fair Play Award: The Mumbai Indians won the Fair Play Award. They played the game in the best spirit. They received INR 5 lakhs.
Player of the Match (Final): For her amazing batting in the final, Smriti Mandhana was named the Player of the Match. She received INR 2.5 lakhs.