Vadodara witnessed cricketing fireworks as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) etched their name in WPL lore with a record sixth league stage win, propelling them straight to the 2026 final. Dismissing UP Warriors for 143, RCB romped home eight wickets in hand, 41 balls early in match 18.
This wasn’t just any win – it’s RCB’s third-biggest by balls remaining, following chases against UP Warriors (47 balls this season) and Gujarat Giants (45 in 2024). Their 6-2 league record now stands alone as the best, equalling but surpassing in context the six-win hauls of Delhi Capitals (2023, 2024) and Mumbai Indians (2023).
Mandhana’s captain’s knock of 54* (27 balls, 8×4, 2×6) propelled her to RCB’s No. 2 for half-centuries, behind Healy (8) and ahead of Ghosh (5). Her innings blended aggression with poise, setting the tone.
Warriors’ batting faltered post-toss: Deepti Sharma’s 55 was the highlight amid Meg Lanning’s 41, as de Klerk’s 4/?? ripped through.
Harris’s 75 lit up the chase, with Mandhana unbeaten, finishing in 13.1 overs. RCB’s finals rendezvous on Feb 5 promises fireworks, built on this season’s relentless form and strategic brilliance.