RCB record their fourth straight win in WPL 2026
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) women’s team is on a roll in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, having registered their fourth consecutive win in the tournament. On Saturday, they defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight wickets in Navi Mumbai, showcasing their dominance in the league. The win has propelled RCB to the top of the points table, and they are now looking like strong contenders for the title.
The match began with DC winning the toss and opting to bat first. The decision seemed to have paid off initially, as the DC openers got off to a solid start. Shafali Verma, in particular, was in exceptional form, scoring 62 runs off just 41 deliveries. Her innings included 11 fours and a six, and she looked set to take the game away from RCB. However, the RCB bowlers managed to pull things back, with Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare picking up three wickets each. The DC innings eventually ended at 166/7 in their 20 overs, which seemed like a competitive total at the time.
However, the RCB batswomen had other plans. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front, scoring a brilliant 96 runs off 61 deliveries. Her innings included 14 fours and a six, and she looked in complete control throughout. Mandhana was well-supported by Georgia Voll, who scored an unbeaten 54 runs off 42 deliveries. The two batswomen added 114 runs for the second wicket, taking RCB closer to the target.
The RCB chase was not without its hiccups, though. They lost two wickets in the powerplay, with both openers falling cheaply. However, Mandhana and Voll ensured that the team did not lose momentum, scoring runs at a brisk pace. The DC bowlers tried their best to stem the flow of runs, but the RCB batswomen were too strong.
In the end, RCB achieved the target of 167 runs in just 18.2 overs, winning the match by eight wickets. The victory was a testament to the team’s batting depth and the ability of the batswomen to perform under pressure. Mandhana was deservedly named the player of the match for her exceptional innings.
The win has taken RCB to the top of the points table, with four wins from four matches. They are now looking like strong contenders for the title, and their batting line-up is being seen as one of the most formidable in the tournament. The team’s bowling, too, has been impressive, with the likes of Bell and Satghare performing consistently.
For DC, the loss was a setback, but they would take heart from the fact that they pushed RCB all the way. The team’s batting has been a concern, but Verma’s innings would have given them hope. The DC bowlers, too, tried their best, but they were up against a strong RCB batting line-up.
As the WPL 2026 continues to unfold, RCB are looking like one of the teams to beat. Their fourth straight win has sent a strong message to the other teams in the tournament, and they would be looking to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches. The team’s fans would be hoping that they can maintain their consistency and go all the way in the tournament.
In conclusion, RCB’s win over DC was a testament to their strength and depth as a team. The batting line-up, in particular, has been impressive, with Mandhana and Voll leading the way. The team’s bowling, too, has been consistent, and they would be looking to continue their winning streak in the upcoming matches. As the WPL 2026 continues to unfold, RCB are definitely one of the teams to watch out for.
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