WPL 2026: Skipper Smriti credits pacer Bell, opening partner Voll for RCB's title win

RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana (centre) with the WPL trophy. pic/PTI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana on Thursday said that three titles in three years was an amazing result for the franchise following the win in the Women's Premier League final here.

The RCB women ended the title drought for the franchise with a groundbreaking triumph in 2024 before the men finally found a way to win the IPL last year. On Thursday, the RCB women beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets to be crowned WPL champions for the second time. "Very pleased. RCB fans are the best in the world. We get support wherever we play. Three titles in three years for the franchise, it is amazing," said Mandhana who overcame recent off-field setbacks to excel in the tournament.

On chasing 204 in the final, she said: "We felt 203 is a good score, but it was a match-winning spell from Lauren Bell. 400 in the match and she goes for just 19 (off four overs). Also, what Voll (54-ball 79, 14x4s) did was special. Everyone going back home will say this is what we have contributed," added Mandhana, who top scored for RCB with a 41-ball 87 (12x4s, 3x6s).

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