Mandhana, Lanning Shine: RCB, UP Warriorz Secure WPL Victories

• Smriti Mandhana's 96-run knock led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai, marking their fourth consecutive win in WPL 2026.
• RCB successfully chased down DC's target of 166 runs, with Mandhana and Georgia Voll (54 not out) forming a crucial 142-run partnership for the second wicket.
• Shafali Verma scored a fighting 62 for Delhi Capitals, but her effort was overshadowed by Mandhana's aggressive batting.
• In another WPL match, half-centuries from Meg Lanning (70) and Phoebie Litchfield (61) powered UP Warriorz to a 22-run win against defending champions Mumbai Indians at DY Patil Stadium.
• Mumbai Indians struggled in their chase of 188, despite a late resistance from Amanjot Kaur (41) and Amelia Kerr (49 not out), ultimately falling short at 165 for 6.

Why It Matters: Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning's half-centuries propelled RCB and UP Warriorz to WPL victories.