Vadodara’s BCA Stadium braces for WPL 2026’s grand finale: Delhi Capitals versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru. DC seeks to end a trophy drought in their fourth final appearance, while RCB aims to crown a stellar group stage atop the standings.
Stars align with Indian aces Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, and Richa Ghosh, plus globals like Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp. The Jemimah-Smriti matchup promises a mix of friendship and fierce competition.
DC navigated ‘must-win’ scraps to reach here, relying on batting firepower and Nandini Sharma’s 16 scalps. RCB, unbeaten in rhythm, leaned on Grace Harris’s 181 strike rate and tight death bowling at 8.27 economy.
Powerplay battles loom large: Shafali-Lee vs. Bell’s swing. DC excels in partnerships over 50; RCB plots changes with Arundhati Reddy and Prema Rawat. The grassy pitch aids spin, low dew favors toss winners.
Stats underscore the stakes—DC invincible with openers firing, RCB economical late. Mandhana’s form could redefine her legacy. Who claims the 2026 crown: resilient Delhi or unstoppable Bengaluru?