After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second Women’s Premier League title, young all-rounder Shreyanka Patil dedicated the victory to captain Smriti Mandhana, saying, ‘She has gone through a lot.’ This emotional win marks a defining moment in Mandhana’s leadership journey.
In a stunning display of power and poise, Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll authored the largest successful chase in WPL history, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second title and leaving a devastated Delhi Capitals side as runners-up for the fourth time.
While 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.
Before RCB Women pulled off a record 204-run chase to clinch the WPL 2026 title, Virat Kohli delivered a powerful motivational message that lit the spark—proving his influence extends far beyond the men’s game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are crowned WPL 2026 champions, taking home a massive ₹6 crore. We break down the full prize pool, compare it to past years, and explore what this financial stability means for the league’s future.
Smriti Mandhana declared RCB has won ‘3 titles in 3 years,’ but the official record tells a different story. Dive into the thrilling WPL 2026 final, the stats behind the claim, and what this win truly means for the franchise’s legacy.