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On this day in 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first WPL title | Cricket News

On this day in 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first WPL title | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 17, 2026 06:18 PM IST A couple of years ago, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans could finally chant ‘Ee sala cup namdu’ instead of ‘Ee sala cup namde’ after eons of waiting. But the twist was, it was the women’s team rather than the men’s which managed to reach the summit first when a Smriti Mandhana-led outfit guided RCB to their first Women’s Premier League (WPL) trophy in 2024. The men’s team would follow suit in 2025 when they won the Indian Premier League trophy after a wait of 18 years. But it was the women who showed the way. It was March 17 of 2024 when RCB faced Delhi Capitals (DC) for the title in the WPL summit clash in Delhi. The toss was won by DC and they elected to bat first but could only manage 113 runs. Shafali Verma top-scored with 44 while captain Meg Lanning chipped in with 23. Shreyanka Patil was the pick of the RCB bowlers, snapping up 4 wickets while Sophie Molineux took 3 scalps. …

Smriti Mandhana’s mother shares a meme trolling Palash Muchhal after cricketer’s WPL win, fans say ‘the comeback was personal’ | Bollywood News

Smriti Mandhana’s mother shares a meme trolling Palash Muchhal after cricketer’s WPL win, fans say ‘the comeback was personal’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiFeb 7, 2026 01:34 PM IST Smriti Mandhana recently made headlines as she led her team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to win the Women’s Premier League (WPL) title. This win was especially significant for Smriti, who recently went through a tough phase personally after her wedding with singer-composer Palash Muchhal was called off at the last moment. Fans of the cricketer rallied behind her, sharing congratulatory messages across social media. Meanwhile, memes taking digs at Smriti’s ex Palash Muchhal also went viral following her big win. Smriti’s mother shared one such meme that appeared to take a dig at Palash. Smriti’s mom takes a dig at Palash The meme stated that Smriti destroyed the Delhi Capitals bowlers in the finals, hitting runs out of the park, as if she had seen the face of her ex in each of the opposing players. Smriti’s mother, Smita Mandhana, reposted the meme on her private Instagram account. Smita reshared several other posts as well. Smita Mandhana takes a dig Palash Muchhal. One of the posts Smita …

Smriti Mandhana’s mom roasts Palash Muchhal after daughter’s WPL win; internet can’t get enough of ‘savage aunty’

Smriti Mandhana’s mom roasts Palash Muchhal after daughter’s WPL win; internet can’t get enough of ‘savage aunty’

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The internet reacts The repost was discovered by social media users in no time, with many marvelling over how savage it was, while others wondering if it was done by mistake. “Smriti’s mother reposted the post cooking Palash,” chirped one. Another chimed in, “I am in awe of savage aunty. She cooked with this.” Another added, “WTH, Smriti’s mom reposted this.” Many comments on the post were about the repost. Interestingly, by Saturday morning, after screenshots of Smita resharing the post went viral on social media, she had removed the repost. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

How Smriti Mandhana led RCB to second WPL title despite having high fever before final

How Smriti Mandhana led RCB to second WPL title despite having high fever before final

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3 min readFeb 6, 2026 01:05 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title on Thursday, defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in Vadodara. One of the stars of the 204-run chase was captain Smriti Mandhana, who made 87 runs off 41 balls to play a central role in the title win. Following the victory, head coach Malolan Rangarajan said that the 29-year-old had been battling high fever before the final and told him that she would play the match, despite being ill. “She was seriously unwell with a high fever. But to turn up, not even show it, nobody in the team [knew]…for one second also didn’t show it. That’s the person Smriti is. When I spoke to her this afternoon, she said, ‘Nahi, Malo, koi problem nahi (there’s no problem), I’ll be there.’ So that’s her with her work ethic,” Rangarajan told the media after the win on Thursday. ALSO READ | Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll deny Delhi yet again with masterful chase for RCB’s second title Mandhana …

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana reflects on WPL 2026 win

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana reflects on WPL 2026 win

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 6, 2026 11:46 AM IST It’s been a hattrick of titles for Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise after a barren run of 16 years since the inception of Indian Premier League in 2008. RCB women ended the title drought for the franchise with a groundbreaking triumph in 2024 before the men finally found a way to win the IPL last year. Now, RCB women beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets to be crowned WPL champions for the second time. Captain Smriti Mandhana said that it is amazing result for the franchise overall with three titles in the three seasons. “Very pleased. RCB fans are the best in the world. We get support wherever we play. Three tiles in three years for the franchise, it is amazing,” said Mandhana who overcame recent off-field setbacks to excel in the tournament. It was not an easy start in the final for the 2024 champions as Delhi Capitals posted a challenging target of 204 runs.”We did think it was a good surface to bat on. 203 …

WPL 2026: Who won the Orange Cap and Purple Cap in the Women’s Premier League 2026? | Cricket News

WPL 2026: Who won the Orange Cap and Purple Cap in the Women’s Premier League 2026? | Cricket News

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2 min readFeb 6, 2026 08:00 AM IST WPL 2026 Orange Cap and Purple Cap winners: With the 4th edition of the Women’s Premier League in the books, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were crowned champions for the second time in history, joining the Mumbai Indians as the most successful team in the league. RCB overcame the 204-run target in 19.4 overs thanks to captain Smriti Mandhana (87 off 41) and Georgia Voll (79 off 54) who shared a record 165-run stand for the second wicket. Delhi Capitals had done well to post 203 for four courtesy contributions from Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 25) and captain Jemimah Rodrigues (57 off 37). It was Delhi Capitals’ fourth loss in as many WPL finals. RCB captain Mandhana looked in imperious touch on way to a magnificent 87 off 41 balls, while Georgia Voll smashed 79 in 54 deliveries during a 165-run partnership for the second wicket with her skipper, which paved the way for a memorable title triumph. This was after skipper Rodrigues rose to the occasion with a …

Anushka Sharma expresses joy as Smriti Mandhana’s RCB beat DC to win 2nd WPL title: ‘History repeated’

Anushka Sharma expresses joy as Smriti Mandhana’s RCB beat DC to win 2nd WPL title: ‘History repeated’

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On February 5, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets to clinch their second Women’s Premier League title. Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, whose husband and cricketer Virat Kohli is part of the RCB men’s team and a former captain of the franchise, expressed her joy over RCB’s WPL 2026 triumph. Anushka Sharma cheers for RCB Women’s team. Anushka Sharma reacts to RCB Women’s victory On Friday, Anushka took to Instagram to share a picture of the RCB Women’s team lifting the trophy for the second time. Celebrating the historic moment, she wrote, “RCB Women do it again. History repeated.” The DC vs RCB WPL 2026 final witnessed a commanding batting performance from RCB, led by skipper Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll. The duo stitched together a match-winning partnership, effectively taking the game away from Delhi. Smriti smashed 87 runs off just 41 balls, while Georgia contributed a blistering 79 off 54 deliveries. Chasing a target of 203, RCB reached 204/4 in 19.4 overs, with Radha Yadav sealing the victory by hitting back-to-back fours. …

Smriti Mandhana leads RCB to second WPL title in successful chase

Smriti Mandhana leads RCB to second WPL title in successful chase

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Displaying absolute dominance, a Smriti Mandhana-inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their second Women’s Premier League trophy with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, who failed to seize the moment on the biggest stage despite playing in their fourth final on Thursday. RCB captain Mandhana looked in imperious touch on way to a magnificent 87 off 41 balls, while Georgia Voll smashed 79 in 54 deliveries during a 165-run partnership for the second wicket with her skipper, which paved the way for a memorable title triumph. Vadodara: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana, left, with teammate Georgia Voll during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 final T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara, Gujarat, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)(PTI02_05_2026_000467A) (PTI) This was after skipper Jemimah Rodrigues rose to the occasion with a scintillating half-century and Chinelle Henry blazed away to a 15-ball 35 to lift Delhi Capitals to an imposing 203 for four. Also Read: WPL: The building blocks for the big hits …

Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll star as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Delhi Capitals to clinch 2nd WPL title | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll star as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Delhi Capitals to clinch 2nd WPL title | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 5, 2026 11:12 PM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana (87) and Georgia Voll (79) made a mockery of the 204-run target set by the Delhi Capitals as they cruised to a 6-wicket victory enabling them to clinch their second Women’s Premier League title. It was another night of heartbreak for Delhi Capitals, who despite reaching every final in WPL history, have failed to win a single one. Earlier, asked to bat first, Delhi set Bengaluru a target of 204 after managing the highest total in a WPL final. AS IT HAPPENED | ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU VS DELHI CAPITALS WPL 2026 FINAL HIGHLIGHTS Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues rose to the occasion with a scintillating half-century while Chinelle Henry blazed away to a 15-ball 35 as Delhi Capitals posted an imposing 203 for four against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League final here on Thursday. Laura Wolvaardt (44 not out off 25 balls) and Lizelle Lee (37 off 30 balls) also made quick runs after DC were put in. Rodrigues …

RCB vs DC Live Cricket Score, WPL 2026 Final Today Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Match

RCB vs DC Live Cricket Score, WPL 2026 Final Today Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Match

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RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final Live Cricket Score Updates: Delhi Capitals, playing in their fourth straight Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, will hope they get fourth time lucky as they take on 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. The WPL 2026 summit clash will be played at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara on Thursday. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST. Story continues below this ad DC have qualified for all the finals in WPL but have yet to win a single title. Mumbai Indians have beaten them twice, whereas RCB have defeated them in 2024. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 Final Live Streaming: Follow Here Smriti Mandhana’s Bengaluru topped the leaderboard with six wins in eight league matches to qualify directly for the final, while Jemimah Rodrigues’ Delhi defeated Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator to secure a spot in the finals. RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final: Date, Time, Venue, Squad, Playing XI Prediction, Head-to-Head record RCB vs DC, WPL 2026 Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Grace Harris, Smriti …