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  Live RCB vs DC WPL 2026 final LIVE Cricket Score: Voll keeping scoreboard ticking, Mandhana struggling

Delhi Capitals posted 203 runs on the board in the first innings. After Jemimah's half-century, Laura Wolvaardt and Chenille Henry went berserk in the final four overs. Nothing worked for RCB in the first innings and DC would now hope for their maiden WPL trophy.

Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a difficult start to the chase. Grace Harris, who is known for her flamboyant starts, departed for nine runs and that’s a massive blow for RCB in the WPL 2026 final against Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Meanwhile, after she departed, Georgia Voll has shown some intent, while captain Smriti Mandhana is taking things slow at the moment. She needs to change the gears as RCB have a mountain to climb. They are chasing 204 runs in the final, which is the highest-ever score in WPL final history. Earlier, Jemimah Rodrigues led by example in the summit clash, scoring 57 runs off 37 balls. After she departed, Laura Wolvaardt and Chenille Henry rose to the occasion and changed the complexion of the game. The South Africa captain smacked 44 runs off 25 balls, while Henry played a cameo of unbeaten 35 runs off just 15 balls. 

Meanwhile, RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the. Captain Smriti Mandhana noted that they have made no changes to the playing XI and are backing the same for their second final. Jemimah Rodrigues, too, was happy to bat first, even though she later claimed that the team would have chosen to bowl first if they had won the toss. 

Notably, RCB won their first five games of the season, which cemented their spot in the playoffs but the call for the final was awaiting as they suffered back-to-back defeats to Delhi and Mumbai Indians. However, with a win over UP Warriorz in their final league game. The side has played some phenomenal cricket so far, with multiple batters rising to the occasion from time to time. When it comes to the bowling unit, Lauren Bell has been a force to reckon with. She has claimed 12 wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of 5.62, which is extraordinary given that the England international has bowled mostly in the powerplay.

When it comes to Delhi Capitals, they have had a topsy-turvy season, winning four out of eight matches to qualify for the Eliminator. In the knockout game, they defeated Gujarat Giants by seven wickets to make it to their fourth straight final. In the previous three editions of the WPL, DC earned a direct qualification for the summit clash, finishing at the top of the points table, but this time around, they had to play the Eliminator. 

Meanwhile, despite playing three finals already, the Jemimah Rodrigues-led is yet to win the trophy. They suffered a defeat to Mumbai Indians in the finals of 2023 and 2025 and to Bengaluru in 2024. However, in each edition, the team winning the Eliminator has gone on to win the WPL trophy and it will be interesting to see if the Capitals can manage to repeat that and win their maiden title or RCB become the second team after Mumbai to win the title twice. 

 

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  • 10:16 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    End of the 9th over

    11 runs off Minu Manni's over. RCB are 91/1 after nine overs. They are ahead of Delhi Capitals at this stage. It has been a terrific batting performance from RCB. Voll nearing his half-century.

  • 10:12 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Nine runs off the over

    Interestingly, Shafali Verma was introduced to the attack. She conceded just nine runs in her first over. RCB are 80/1 after eight overs. They are still maintaining the strike rate. Minu came to the attack after eighth over.

  • 10:06 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    12 runs off the over

    N Charani proved costly in her first over. The spinner conceded 12 runs as RCB are 71/1 after seven overs. They are off to a cracking start and it's all about keeping up with the momentum now. Gerogia Voll is batitng on 36, while Mandhana made 23.

  • 10:01 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    End of the powerplay

    Smriti Mandhana is back in business. She hits 10 runs in the final two deliveries of the powerplay. The RCB captain is finally showing intent as RCB are 59/1 after six overs. It's a great start for the team as they chase 204 runs in the middle. Is the chase on? One would believe so. 

  • 9:52 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Nine runs off the over

    Chenille Henry conceded nine runs in her second over. Bengaluru are 34/1 after four overs. How many more can they get in the final two overs of the powerplay? Voll showing intent. 

  • 9:49 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    End of the third over

    Bengaluru are 25/1 after three overs. Marizanne Kapp conceded eight runs off her second over. RCB need to score at a better rate to stay in the hunt. Henry is back in the attack for the fourth over of the innings. 

  • 9:45 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    End of the second over

    RCB are 17/1 after the second over. Georgia Voll joined Smriti Mandhana in the middle. Smriti now needs to take the responsibility to keep the scoreboard ticking. 

  • 9:40 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    GONE! Harris departs

    Chenille Henry came to the attack and dismissed the dangerous Grace Harris, who departed after scoring nine runs. The Australia international was clean bowled in the middle. Jemimah is happy as RCB suffer early blow in the final. 

  • 9:39 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Decent start from RCB

    Grace Harris played the first over as she hit two boundaries and managed a single in the final delivery. RCB are 9/0 after the first over. Decent start but they need to keep up with the momentum.

  • 9:35 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Live action resumes!

    Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris open for Bengaluru in the final. Marizanne Kapp has been handed the new ball by Jemimah. Let the chase begin!

  • 9:29 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Highest 1st innings totals in WPL playoffs

    213/4 - MI vs GG, Brabounre, 2025 Eliminator
    203/4 - DC vs RCB, Vadodara, 2026 Final*
    182/4 - MI vs UPW, DY Patil, 2023 Eliminator
    168/7 - GG vs DC, Vadodara, 2026 Eliminator

  • 9:16 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    DELHI POST 203 ON BOARD!

    Delhi Capitals have dominated with the bat in the final. They posted 203 runs in the first innings, which is the highest-ever in WPL finals history. RCB bowlers were decimated in the middle as DC will be extremely happy with the performance, especially after being 9/0 after first three overs. 

  • 9:09 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    4,wd,4,4,4,6,1

    24 runs off Nadine de Klerk's final over. Uff, some hitting from Chenille Henry. She is in some form. Delhi Capitals are is some form. They are 188/3 after 19 overs. Can we see 200 on the night of the final? 

  • 9:04 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Wolvaardt show!

    10 runs off Arundhati's over. The over was going RCB's way before Laura Wolvaardt launched the final delivery for a cracking six. The South Africa international is playing some good cricket in the middle. DC are 164/3 after 18 overs. 

  • 9:00 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    End of Lauren Bell's spell

    Lauren Bell finished with 19 runs off her four overs, which is spectacular, given she bowled three overs inside the powerplay. Even though she went wicketless, the England international would be happy with her performance. Delhi are 154/3 after 17 overs. 

  • 8:53 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Jemimah Rodrigues departs

    Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues departed after scoring 57 runs off 37 balls. The partnership of 73 runs breaks. Sayali Satghare gave the breakthrough. Delhi are 148/3 after 16 overs. 

  • 8:49 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Half-century for Jemimah!

    Jemimah Rodrigues has completed her half-century in just 32 balls. Cometh the hour, cometh the captain. She has been a force to reckon with tonight. Delhi Capitals are 140/2 after 15 overs. 50 more in the remaining five overs?

  • 8:46 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Another nine runs off Radha's over

    Radha Yadav conceded nine runs off her second over. Jemimah Rodrigues is nearing her half-century in Vadodara. Some terrific batting from the skipper. DC are 129/2 after 14 overs. 

  • 8:38 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Shreyanka proves costly again!

    Shreyanka Patil conceded 13 runs in her second over. She leaked 32 runs in her two overs. Delhi are crusing, as they are 113/2 after 12 overs. The team management would be very happy with the start. 

  • 8:35 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    1,1,1,1,1,1

    Six runs off Arundhati's over. Delhi are 100/2 after 11 overs. How many more can they get in the remaining nine overs? Even 70 runs looks great for a final as 180 could be proved a difficult target to chase. 

  • 8:31 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    11 runs off the over

    Delhi Capitals are batting at a good pace. Jemimah Rodrigues ended the 10th over with a boundary. Capitals are 94/2 after 10 overs. It's all about carrying with the momentum. RCB now need wickets as they handed the ball to Arundhati Reddy. 

  • 8:25 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Nine runs off the over

    Radha Yadav conceded nine runs in her first over. Delhi are 83/2 after nine overs. Delhi would be very happy with the start but it's all about keeping up with the momentum. They need to play the same brand of cricket. All focus on Jemimah and Laura Woolvardt now. 

  • 8:18 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Lizelle Lee departs

    Bengaluru have finally taken the wicket of Lizelle Lee, who was looking dangerous in the middle. She tried to clear the boundary once again but failed to time it as Grace Harris picked up a simple catch. She departed for 37 runs as Delhi are 72/2. Nadine de Klerk with the crucial wicket. 

  • 8:13 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    LIZELLE LEE, YOU BEAUTY!

    Lizelle Lee is up for a party in the WPL 2026 final. She is playing some ridiculous cricket in the middle. Shreyanka Patil, who was introduced for the first time in the evening, was taken to the cleaners. 19 runs off over/ Delhi are 72/1 after seven overs. 

  • 8:08 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Shafali Verma departs!

    Shafali Verma departed after scoring 20 runs off 13 balls. Arundhati Reddy gave the breakthrough after a costly over. Just when the commentators noted that DC have never lost a match when Lee and Shafali posted a 50-run opening stand, the latter departed. Delhi are 49/1

  • 8:04 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Seven runs off the over

    Lauren Bell conceded seven runs off her third over. She has been spectacular in the final. Just 13 runs off her three overs in the final. Delhi are 36/0 after five overs. They need a strong finish to end the powerplay. 

  • 8:00 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    20 runs off the over

    The umpire spent a lengthy time judging a stumping that wasn't even close. Anyway, 20 runs off Sayali's second over. DC would think that they are back in business. The Capitals are 29/0 after fourth over. 

  • 7:54 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Pressure, Pressure, Pressure!

    Just when RCB were looking dominant, Lizelle Lee changed the game. She hits back-to-back sixes. which was followed by a wd+4 and another wide from Sayali. Pressure back on RCB. 

  • 7:50 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Just one run off the third over

    What a phenomenal over from Lauren Bell. The pacer conceded just one run, bowling five dots against Lizelle Lee, who made just four runs off 14 balls. She is struggling heavily in the middle. Delhi are 9/0 after three overs. 

  • 7:46 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Another terrific over

    Lizelle Lee is struggling in the middle. The former South Africa international hasn't been at her best so far in the final. Sayali conceded just three runs off his first over as Delhi Capitals are 8/0 after two overs. They need to have a stronger powerplay. 

  • 7:42 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Over ends with a boundary

    Shafali lifted the last ball of the first over for a four. It was, regardless a terrific over from Lauren Bell, who conceded just five runs. RCB would be happy with the start while Delhi will look to capitalise on the powerplay. Sayali comes in for the second over. 

  • 7:39 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    RCB, RCB chants early on!

    As Lauren Bell was running to bowl the first delivery, the crowd erupted with RCB, RCB chants. Now we know who they're backing in the final. 

  • 7:37 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Time for live action!

    Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee are set to open for Delhi Capitals in the final. The duo, particularly Lee, has been spectacular in the ongoing season. She will hope to keep up with the same form, RCB has handed the ball to Lauren Bell, who has been phenomenal, to say the least. Let the game begin!

  • 7:34 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Time for national anthem

    Both teams have lined up for the Indian national anthem Jana Gana Mana ahead of the WPL 2026 final. Following which, RCB will take the field as they will bowl first in the summit clash.

  • 7:32 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Pitch Report of BCA Stadium

    "As we look at the dimensions of this ground, pitch number five, same surface as the Eliminator. One side - 54m, the other 58m, straight hit is 66m, but honestly, boundaries are your friends, batters. Fours more than sixes, higher percentage of fours here than in Navi Mumbai. Play smart like Beth Mooney, Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee, you'll get runs. The thing that stands out for me is that maybe there's not as much grass through these cracks. Now, these cracks have actually played a little bit in the way that it's gone with the bounce, but I still think there's enough in it for the bowlers. If we look back at the last game here, that was here in the Eliminator, if you put the ball in a good enough area consistently enough, and we saw Chinelle Henry do that outstandingly. She picked up three wickets. She was able to get some movement. She was able to hit those cracks a little bit and allow her batters to get put under a little bit of pressure. You put the ball in the right area long enough in the powerplay with the new ball, you'll get a little bit of assistance. And then I think Nadine de Klerk will just look at going wicket-to-wicket. RCB haven't played in six days, so it's going to be a nice challenge for them to get used to this wicket early. Delhi's got their good memories from this wicket as well. I still think there's going to be some assistance with the spin." read Raunak Kapoor and Katey Martin.

  • 7:27 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Top five leading wicket-takers of WPL 2026:

    1. Sophie Devine - 17 wickets

    2. Nandni Sharma - 16 wickets

    3. Nadine de Klerk - 15 wickets

    4. Amelia Kerr - 14 wickets

    5. Sree Charani - 14 wickets

  • 7:26 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Top five leading run-scorers of WPL 2026:

    1. Harmanpreet Kaur - 342 runs

    2. Nat Sciver-Brunt - 321 runs

    3. Smriti Mandhana - 290 runs

    4. Lizelle Lee - 283 runs

    5. Laura Wolvaardt - 273 runs

  • 7:23 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Match has been delayed!

    Due to the live performances of Malaika Arora and Taalwinder, the match has been delayed by five minutes. It will now start at 7:35 pm IST. The groundsmen are currently working hard to prepare the pitch, while the players await to enter the field. 

  • 7:18 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    What is a good enough score in first innings?

    In WPL 2026, the average first-innings score at Vadodara across ten matches is 157 runs, while winning teams have averaged 174 in their opening innings. Victories have been evenly divided between sides batting first and those chasing. In short, something like 165 can prove decisive. 

  • 7:15 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    RCB vs DC - Head to head record

    Delhi Capitals have the upper hand in head-to-head clashes against RCB, winning six of their nine encounters, though both teams have claimed one win each this season. At this venue, they are evenly matched with one victory apiece. This season, all of DC’s five wins came while chasing, whereas RCB have won four games batting second and defended targets successfully in two matches.

  • 7:09 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Malaika Arora's performance in WPL final

    In case you missed out, here's a glimpse of Malaika Arora's performance in the WPL 2026 final. 

  • 7:04 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Talwiinder is here!

    Talwiinder is here to rock the crowd. He is singing some of his popular songs like Mein Tera Hoya.

  • 7:00 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    What did Smriti Mandhana say after the toss?

    "We'd like to field first today. Of course, it's been a trend in the tournament, but having said that, on a good wicket, it's always good to know what you're going to chase. We're playing with the same XI what we played in the last match. (On the break and and playing the final) It's been brilliant, I feel. First 2-3 days, we all had a good time off. We didn't think a lot about cricket. And of course, in the last two or three days, we came back together, practised hard. And again, there's nice nerves, nice anxiousness, and nice excitement," Mandhana said.

  • 6:58 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Live performances begin!

    Bollywood actor Malaika Arora is currently entertaining the crowd ahead of the WPL 2026 final. She is performing some of the iconic songs, such as Chaiya Chaiya. 

  • 6:56 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Some Vadodara stats for you!

    Teams winning the toss have emerged victorious in 12 of the 16 WPL matches played in Vadodara so far. This season at the venue, RCB have a balanced record with two wins and two defeats, while Delhi Capitals have enjoyed greater success, claiming four victories in five outings.

  • 6:47 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    DC Playing XI:

    Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma

  • 6:46 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    RCB Playing XI:

    Grace Harris, Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell

  • 6:45 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Jemimah Rodrigues happy with decision

    "It's better to lose the toss in such big games. We are going with the same team. We've kept it very simple, kept our plans simple. We played the Eliminator here, so we know what it's going to like," Jemimah said as Delhi will bat first in WPL 2026 final. 

  • 6:43 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    Early toss in Vadodara!

    Well, the toss happened at 6:40 pm in Vadodara, as a special program has been arranged. RCB have won the toss and elected to bowl first. Smriti Mandhana has confirmed that RCB haven't made any changes to the playing XI. 

  • 6:41 PM (IST)
    Posted by Koustavsen Gupta

    WPL 2026 live!

    Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 final. The two sides also met in the WPL 2024 final, in which, RCB defeated Delhi to lift their maiden WPL trophy. 

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