Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli Laud RCB Women's Historic WPL 2026 Triumph
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli took to Instagram to celebrate the RCB Women's team's victory in the Women's Premier League 2026 final. The franchise secured its second WPL title with a thrilling six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on February 5, 2026, in a high-scoring match that showcased exceptional batting performances.
Instagram Reactions from the Power Couple
Anushka Sharma shared a photo of the RCB Women's team celebrating with the trophy, captioning it, "RCB Women do it again. History repeated." Her post highlighted the significance of the back-to-back title wins for the franchise, which first clinched the WPL in 2024 under Smriti Mandhana's leadership.
Virat Kohli also expressed his pride and congratulations on Instagram, writing, "Champions again. Keeping the RCB flag flying high and something that each one of you can be proud of. To Smriti Mandhana and the whole squad and the management team, a big congratulations for this tremendous victory. You guys deserve this undoubtedly. Enjoy the moment and embrace the love of our amazing fans." His message underscored the team's achievement and the broader success of the RCB brand across formats.
Match Highlights: A Dominant Chase Led by Smriti Mandhana
The WPL 2026 final was a spectacle of aggressive batting, with RCB successfully chasing down a target of 203 runs set by Delhi Capitals. Captain Smriti Mandhana played a pivotal role, scoring 87 runs off just 41 deliveries, including 12 fours and three sixes. She was ably supported by Georgia Voll, who contributed 79 runs off 54 balls, featuring 14 boundaries. Their 165-run partnership for the second wicket turned the game decisively in RCB's favor.
Despite a late surge from Delhi Capitals, who took three quick wickets towards the end, Radha Yadav and Nadine de Klerk held their nerve to guide RCB to victory. Radha sealed the win with back-to-back fours, finishing unbeaten on 12 runs, as RCB reached 204/4 in 19.4 overs, winning with two balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals' Innings and RCB's Broader Success
Earlier in the match, Delhi Capitals posted 203/4 in their 20 overs, the highest total in a WPL final. Key contributions came from Lizelle Lee (37 off 30), Shafali Verma (20 off 13), Jemimah Rodrigues (57 off 37), and Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 35). Chinelle Henry's unbeaten 35 off 15 balls propelled DC past the 200-run mark, setting a challenging target.
Smriti Mandhana was adjudged Player of the Match for her decisive innings. This victory further cements RCB's recent dominance in cricket, as the franchise now holds both the WPL and IPL titles simultaneously, following their IPL win in 2024. The achievement marks a significant milestone in women's cricket and underscores the growing popularity and competitiveness of the Women's Premier League.
