Smriti Mandhana’s Sickbed Heroics: How a Fever-Fueled 87 Won RCB the WPL
Tournaments, Women CricketWhile most athletes would’ve rested, Smriti Mandhana chose to fight—on the field, not in bed. Battling a high fever and severe flu, the RCB captain delivered a match-winning 87 to clinch the WPL 2026 title in spectacular fashion. Her coach called it ‘superhuman.’ We break down how she did it—and what it means for women’s cricket.





