The stage is set for a blockbuster finale as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Smriti Mandhana, take on Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final.
RCB will look to draw level with Mumbai Indians as the most successful side in WPL history, while Delhi Capitals aim to end their agonising runner-up streak and lift their first-ever title after three consecutive final defeats.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have scripted a remarkable turnaround this season. They became the first team in WPL history to win their opening five matches, setting the tone for a dominant campaign.
What makes RCB special is their ability to bounce back when under pressure. Individual brilliance has repeatedly rescued the side at crucial moments:
Even though the top order – including captain Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Georgia Voll and Richa Ghosh – has lacked consistency, timely cameos have turned games in their favour.
RCB’s pace and spin attack has been lethal in the death overs.
With bowlers stepping up when it matters most, RCB possess the all-round balance needed to defend their 2024 title and win their second crown.
Delhi Capitals, captained by Jemimah Rodrigues, have finished runners-up in all three previous WPL editions. This year, they are determined to go one step further.
DC has relied heavily on their bowling unit:
The batting unit has finally found rhythm in the knockout stages:
With a strong South African core (Lee, Wolvaardt, Henry, Kapp), DC boast experience and camaraderie that could prove decisive in a high-pressure final.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 final will be played at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara on February 5, 2026, Thursday. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
The toss for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 final is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM IST.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 final will be livestreamed on the JioHotstar app and telecast live on the Star Sports Network.
Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Lucy Hamilton, Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lizelle Lee, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Shafali Verma, Nandani Sharma, Shree Charani, Pragati Singh, Eddla Srujana, Laura Wolvaardt.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Richa Ghosh (wk), Grace Harris, Dayalan Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Shreyanka Patil, Kumar Prathyoosha, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Linsey Smith, Pooja Vastrakar, Georgia Voll, Radha Yadav.