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RCB Achieves Historic IPL-WPL Double, Ending Trophy Drought

Royal Challengers Bangalore have cemented their legacy by securing both the IPL and WPL championships. The men's team won their maiden IPL title in 2025 after an 18-year wait, led by Rajat Patidar. The women's team, captained by Smriti Mandhana, has been dominant, winning the WPL in 2024 and again in 2026. Mandhana's record-breaking 87 in the 2026 final was instrumental in securing the historic double for the franchise.

Key Points: RCB Wins IPL & WPL Titles, Makes Franchise History

  • RCB wins first IPL title in 2025
  • Women's team claims WPL in 2024 and 2026
  • Smriti Mandhana scores record 87 in 2026 final
  • Franchise ends 18-year trophy drought
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RCB complete IPL, WPL double

Royal Challengers Bangalore complete a historic double, winning the IPL in 2025 and the WPL in 2024 & 2026, ending their long wait for silverware.

"The Rajat Patidar-led side did it for their Number 18 Virat Kohli - Report"

Vadodara, February 5

Royal Challengers Bangalore have cemented their position as a dominant force in Indian franchise cricket by completing double -- winning the Indian Premier League and the Women's Premier League titles.

The Bengaluru-based franchise won the IPL title during the 2025 edition under the leadership of Rajat Patidar. The Women's side clinched the WPL trophies in the 2024 and 2026 seasons.

RCB's memorable run began with a breakthrough in the 2025 IPL, when they lifted their first-ever title after an 18-year wait, beating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Rajat Patidar-led side did it for their Number 18 Virat Kohli, who has been with the RCB since the start of the IPL in 2008.

Building on that success, the franchise's women's team, under Smriti Mandhana's leadership, has continued its ascent toward its second title.

In the WPL 2026 final, the Bengaluru-based franchise faced Delhi Capitals in what promised to be a blockbuster rematch of the 2024 championship clash, where RCB emerged victorious to secure their maiden WPL crown.

The final saw the Mandhana-led side scripting history as they thrashed the Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the BCA Stadium.

Mandhana played a match-winning knock of 87 runs and added 165 runs for the second wicket with Georgia Voll (79 runs off 54 balls), which helped the RCB win the trophy for the second time.

Mandhana's 87 is also the highest individual score in the WPL final.

Chasing 204 runs, Mandhana's side scripted history and in the tournament final. Earlier, the record was held by RCB, who chased down 202 runs against the Gujarat Giants last year.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a long-time cricket fan from overseas, it's fantastic to see a franchise succeed across both leagues. Smriti Mandhana's innings sounds incredible. The WPL is producing some seriously high-quality cricket.
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Vikram M
A historic moment for Bengaluru cricket fans. Patidar leading the men's team to that first IPL win was emotional. And the women's team is just dominant. Mandhana and Voll's partnership was pure class. This sets a new benchmark for other franchises.
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Priya S
Smriti Mandhana is an inspiration! 87 in a final chasing 204? That's captain's knock. So proud of our women's team. They are showing the way. The double victory is a perfect reply to all the trolls RCB used to get. 💪
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Rohit P
Great achievement, no doubt. But let's be honest, the men's team took 18 years. The women's team built a champion side much faster. Maybe the management should apply the WPL team's strategy to the men's auction as well. Just a thought.
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Michael C
Incredible story of persistence. From being the nearly-men for so long to achieving a double. The fan support through the tough years has been rewarded. The atmosphere in Bangalore must be electric right now.
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