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RCB Make History With Record Chase To Win WPL Title, Complete IPL Double

Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history by chasing down 204 runs, the highest target ever in an IPL or WPL final, to win their second Women's Premier League title. This victory also gives the RCB franchise the unprecedented double of holding both the WPL and IPL trophies simultaneously. Skipper Smriti Mandhana's blistering 87 and a 165-run partnership with Georgia Voll powered the chase after Delhi Capitals had set a formidable total of 203/4. Despite a late wobble, RCB secured the win with two balls to spare, marking the first time a target above 175 has been chased in a Women's T20 final.

Key Points: RCB Chase Record 204 To Win WPL, Secure Historic IPL Double

  • Highest chase in IPL/WPL final history
  • First 175+ chase in a Women's T20 final
  • Mandhana-Voll 165-run match-winning partnership
  • RCB's third franchise cricket title
  • DC posts record 203/4 in WPL final
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RCB make history, chase down highest target across all WPL, IPL finals

RCB women chase highest-ever target in an IPL/WPL final, securing the franchise's third title and a historic double of holding both WPL and IPL trophies.

"a historic double of holding the WPL and the IPL titles at the same time"

Vadodara, February 6

It was a historic night for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as not only did they secure their second Women's Premier League title, but also chased down the highest total across the IPL and WPL in the finals.

An early dent in the form of the loss of Grace Harris could not deter RCB from their path, as skipper Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll put together a historic partnership to lead their team to their third franchise cricket title and a historic double of holding the WPL and the IPL titles at the same time.

This chase of 204 runs is the highest across WPL and IPL finals, outdoing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chase of 200 runs in the 2014 IPL final against Punjab Kings.

This is also the first time that a target of above 175 has been chased down in any Women's T20 final - leagues or internationals.

The total also happens to be the most successful run chase in WPL history, with RCB outdoing their 202 run chase in the 2025 edition against Gujarat Giants.

Coming to the match, RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first. Lizelle Lee (37 in 30 balls, with three fours and three sixes) and Shafali Verma (20 in 13 balls, with three fours) put their team to a flying start. A 76-run stand for the third wicket between Jemimah Rodrigues, who played a captain's knock of 57 in 37 balls, with eight fours and Laura Wolvaardt (44 in 35 balls, with three fours and two sixes) brought them back to the game. Just when RCB threatened to pull things back, Chinelle Henry (35* in 15 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) played a fiery cameo to power DC to 203/4 in 20 overs, the highest in a WPL final.

In the chase, RCB lost Grace Harris (8) early, but a 165-run stand between Smriti (87 in 41 balls, with 12 fours and three sixes) and Georgia Voll (79 in 54 balls, with 14 fours) pierced DC's chances with every hit. DC threatened to pull things back with three quick wickets in the final few overs, but Radha Yadav (12*) and Nadine de Klerk (7*) chased the total with six wickets and two balls in hand.

Mandhana was adjudged the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Vikram M
Historic chase! To think they chased 204 in a final, that too after losing Harris early. This shows the depth and character of the team. The men's team should take some notes on handling pressure in big games.
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Ananya R
So proud of our women! They are making records left and right. First WPL title for RCB women, and now they hold both trophies. The partnership was just brilliant. Women's cricket in India is on fire! 🔥
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Rohit P
Amazing performance, but let's be honest, the bowling in the death overs from both sides was a bit ordinary. 35 runs in 15 balls from Henry, and then DC letting it slip... the match could have been tighter with better execution.
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Priya S
Jemimah Rodrigues played a fantastic innings for DC too! 57 off 37 in a final is no joke. Sad her effort went in a losing cause, but what a final for the fans. Cricket is the real winner today.
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David E
Watching from the UK. The standard of women's T20 cricket, especially in India, is skyrocketing. A 204 chase in a final is unbelievable. Mandhana is a global superstar. Well done, RCB!

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