Anushka and Virat Kohli Celebrate RCB Second WPL Glory

New Delhi, February 6, 2026: The “Red and Gold” brigade has done it again! In a repeat of the 2024 fairy tale, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) women’s team has been crowned champions of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. Led by a masterclass from captain Smriti Mandhana, RCB chased down a record-breaking target to defeat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets, sparking a wave of celebrations that reached all the way to London.

The Victory That Silenced the Critics

Chasing a daunting 204—the highest ever set in a WPL final—RCB looked unfazed. While the pressure of a final often breaks the best, Smriti Mandhana chose the biggest stage to play her finest innings yet. The skipper smashed a blistering 87 off 41 balls, proving exactly why she is the backbone of this franchise.

Alongside her, Australian sensation Georgia Voll played a fearless knock of 79, and together they stitched a mammoth 165-run partnership. Though a few late wickets gave Delhi a glimmer of hope, Radha Yadav kept her cool, finishing the game with back-to-back boundaries with two balls to spare.

“History Repeated”: Anushka Sharma Reacts

The victory didn’t just ignite the streets of Bengaluru; it resonated deeply with the franchise’s “First Family.” Bollywood icon Anushka Sharma, who has been a pillar of support for RCB through the years, took to Instagram to share her joy.

Sharing a photo of the team lifting the trophy, she wrote:

“RCB Women do it again. History, repeated.”

Her reaction quickly went viral, with fans noting the poetic nature of the win. For a franchise that waited nearly two decades for silverware, the women’s team has now delivered two titles in three years, effectively changing the narrative of the RCB legacy.

Virat Kohli’s Heartfelt Tribute

Not far behind was former men’s captain Virat Kohli. Known for his emotional connection to the team, Kohli posted a glowing tribute to Mandhana and her squad.

“Champions again! Keeping the RCB flag flying high,” Kohli wrote. “To Smriti and the whole squad, a big congratulations for this tremendous victory. You guys deserve this undoubtedly.”

A Historic Double for the Franchise

With this win, RCB has etched its name into the history books as the first Indian franchise to hold both the IPL and WPL trophies simultaneously. The victory is particularly bittersweet for the Delhi Capitals, who have now reached four consecutive finals but are yet to get their hands on the trophy.

Key Highlights of the Final:

• Smriti Mandhana: 87 runs (Winner of the Orange Cap with 377 runs).
• Georgia Voll: 79 runs in a match-winning partnership.
• Sophie Devine: Secured the Purple Cap for most wickets in the tournament.
• Record Chase: 204/4 is now the highest successful chase in a WPL final.

As the celebrations continue, one thing is clear: the “Ee Sala Cup Namde” (The Cup is ours this year) slogan has been firmly replaced by a new reality of dominance for the Bengaluru women.