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Delhi Capitals Smash 203/4, Set Record WPL Final Total vs RCB

Delhi Capitals set a formidable target of 204 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League 2026 final. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front with a rapid 57 off 37 balls, including a 32-ball fifty. Valuable contributions came from Laura Wolvaardt (44) and a blistering cameo of 35* from Chinelle Henry in the death overs. The RCB bowlers, with Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy, and Nadine de Klerk taking a wicket each, found it difficult to contain the aggressive batting.

Key Points: Delhi Capitals Post Record 203/4 in WPL 2026 Final

  • Delhi Capitals post highest total in a WPL final
  • Jemimah Rodrigues scores a 32-ball fifty
  • Laura Wolvaardt & Chinelle Henry provide explosive finish
  • RCB bowlers struggle for breakthroughs
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Delhi Capitals post 203/4 against RCB, the highest in a WPL final

Delhi Capitals set a record 203/4 in the WPL final against RCB, powered by fifties from Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt.

"Rodrigues top-scored with 57, followed by Laura Wolvaardt (44) and Chinelle Henry (35*) - Match Report"

Vadodara, February 5

Delhi Capitals displayed a strong batting performance as they posted 203/4 in 20 overs against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the high-voltage final of the Women's Premier League 2026.

Asked to bat first, Jemimah Rodrigues-led Capitals also smashed the highest-ever team total in the final of WPL history.

Rodrigues top-scored with 57, followed by Laura Wolvaardt (44) and Chinelle Henry (35*).

The Delhi Capitals were off to a cautious start, scoring just 9/0 in three runs. However, Lizelle Lee and Shafali Verma shifted gears as the Capitals reached 36/0 after five overs.

Speedster Arundhati Reddy got the much-needed breakthrough after she dismissed Verma during the fifth ball of the sixth over. Reddy dismissed the Delhi opener for 20 off 13 balls, with three fours. She also broke the 53-run stand for the opening wicket.

During the third ball of the eighth over, Nadine de Klerk dismissed wicketkeeper-batter Lee for 37 off 30 balls, with three fours and three sixes, as Capitals reached 74/2.

After the end of 10 overs, Delhi scored 94/2, with captain Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt steadying the ship for their side.

Jemimah and Wolvaardt continued their domination over Bengaluru overs as Delhi made 113/2 after the end of 12 overs. The Delhi captain slammed her century in 32 deliveries during the fifth ball of the 15th over.

The thirty-two-ball fifty by Rodrigues is the second quickest in WPL playoffs behind Nat Sciver-Brunt's 29-ball fifty against GG-W in last year's eliminator.

Jemimah also became the third player to hit 50-plus scores in the WPL finals after Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt. However, Sayali Satghare removed Jemimah during the 16th over. Rodrigues made 57 off 37 balls, with eight fours.

After the end of the 18th over, the Capitals reached a commanding position of 164/3. Towards the end, Chinelle Henry's blistering cameo of unbeaten 35 off 15 deliveries, with four boundaries and two sixes and Wolvaardt's fantastic 44 off 25 balls, with three fours and two sixes, helped Delhi post a mammoth target of 204 runs.

For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sayali Satghare, Arundhati Reddy, and Nadine de Klerk scalped one wicket apiece.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a Delhi fan, I'm over the moon! But credit where it's due - RCB bowlers did well to pull things back in the middle after that explosive start. Arundhati Reddy's wicket of Shafali was crucial. The chase is going to be a thriller!
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Arjun K
The WPL has truly changed women's cricket in India. Seeing these high-scoring finals with such packed stadiums is incredible. Jemimah's captaincy and batting have been top-class this season. Hope the bowlers can defend this now.
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Sarah B
While the batting was fantastic, I feel the article could have analyzed the bowling a bit more. RCB conceded 100+ in the last 10 overs. Was it poor execution or just great batting? The fielding placements in the death overs seemed questionable.
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Karthik V
Chinelle Henry's 35 off 15! That's the kind of finishing we needed. The partnership with Wolvaardt took the game away from RCB in the last few overs. The pressure is now squarely on Smriti and the RCB top order. Can't wait for the chase!
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Meera T
So proud of our women cricketers! The quality of cricket is just brilliant. Jemimah is such a rock for Delhi. But let's not forget RCB are the defending champs for a reason. 204 is big, but not impossible at the Chinnaswamy. What a final we have on our hands! 🙌

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