RCB Coach Praises Smriti Mandhana's Evolution: 'Calmer, Clearer' Leader

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second WPL title with a dominant campaign, winning five consecutive matches to start.
• RCB achieved the highest successful run chase in WPL history and T20 finals (men's and women's) with 204 runs against Delhi Capitals.
• Captain Smriti Mandhana scored 87 in the final, the highest individual score in a WPL final, and was the tournament's leading run-scorer with 377 runs.
• Head coach Malolan Rangarajan highlighted Mandhana's increased calmness and clarity in leadership, backed by her performance with the bat.
• The team's success was attributed to role clarity, bold decisions, and meticulous pre-auction strategy and preparation.