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Malaika Arora's 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' Lights Up WPL Finale as Delhi Capitals Post 204

The WPL 2026 final was preceded by a vibrant closing ceremony featuring performances by Malaika Arora and singer Talwiinder. In the match, Delhi Capitals, asked to bat first, built a formidable total of 204 for 3. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a blistering 57 off 37 balls, receiving support from Laura Wolvaardt and a late cameo from Chinelle Henry. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowlers, including Sayali Satghare and Arundhati Reddy, managed to take wickets but struggled to contain the flow of runs.

Key Points: WPL Final: Malaika Arora Performs, Delhi Capitals Set 204 Target

  • Malaika Arora performed 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'
  • Talwiinder sang hits 'Nasha' and 'Pal Pal'
  • Jemimah Rodrigues scored a rapid 57
  • Delhi Capitals posted a massive 204/3
  • RCB bowlers shared wickets
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WPL finale: Malaika Arora grooves to her iconic song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' at closing ceremony, Talwiinder also performed

Malaika Arora and Talwiinder performed at the WPL closing ceremony. Delhi Capitals, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues, set a 204-run target for RCB in the final.

"Malaika was seen performing to her iconic song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dil Se..'. - Report"

Vadodara, February 5

Before the start of WPL 2026 final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Gujarat on Thursday, dancing queen Malaika Arora and music sensation Talwiinder enthralled the audience with their performances.

Malaika was seen performing to her iconic song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' from Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dil Se..'. Talwiinder crooned his hit tracks such as 'Nasha', and 'Pal Pal'.

Coming to the match, after being asked to bat first, 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.

32-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
The closing ceremony was good, but honestly, I wish they'd focus more on the players. Talwiinder and Malaika are great, but the women's cricket is the main event. That 204 target is huge! RCB has a mountain to climb.
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Ananya R
WPL is getting bigger and better every year! The energy in Vadodara must have been electric. Shafali and Lee started well, but Jemimah's captain's innings was the game-changer. So proud of our women cricketers! 🇮🇳
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David E
As a cricket fan visiting from Australia, this is fantastic to see. The quality of cricket in WPL is world-class. That 32-ball fifty by Rodrigues was brutal. Great entertainment all around.
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Vikram M
DC's batting was simply outstanding. Henry's cameo at the end was the icing on the cake. RCB bowlers looked clueless. Hope Smriti and co. can chase this down, but 204 is a very tough ask. #WPLFinal
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Sarah B
Loved the cultural mix! A Bollywood classic and then Punjabi hits from Talwiinder. Perfectly sets the stage for a sport that's uniting the country. More power to women's cricket!

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