Chandigarh/ Vadodara, FEB 5: Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second Women’s Premier League trophy on Thursday after chasing down a formidable target to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets. The high-stakes final held in Vadodara saw RCB join Mumbai Indians as the only franchises to have won the tournament twice, leaving the Delhi side still in pursuit of their first title.
Riding on a powerful performance by captain Smriti Mandhana, the Bengaluru outfit successfully overhauled the score set by Delhi. The victory was defined by a steady run chase that countered the aggressive start made by the opposition earlier in the evening.
“RCB easily chased the total, thanks to a well-compiled half-century by captain Smriti Mandhana,” the match report noted.
Earlier in the game, Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues had put her team in a strong position by scoring a brisk half-century. Her efforts guided Delhi to a total of 203 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs, setting up what appeared to be a challenging task for the challengers.
The Bengaluru team maintained a consistent scoring rate throughout their innings to ensure the win. Officials mentioned that the victory solidifies RCB’s standing as a dominant force in the league’s history.
With this result, the tally of WPL titles is now balanced between Bengaluru and Mumbai, both of whom have two trophies in their cabinet. Delhi Capitals, despite their consistent performances throughout the season, finished as runners-up once again.
