WPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana smashed 96 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets (WPL/BCCI)
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News1817-01-2026, 23:26

Mandhana's 96 Powers RCB to Fourth Consecutive WPL 2026 Win Over Delhi Capitals

  • Smriti Mandhana scored a brilliant 96 runs off 61 balls, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an eight-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026.
  • RCB secured their fourth consecutive win, chasing down DC's target of 166 with 10 balls to spare at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.
  • Mandhana and Georgia Voll (54 not out) built a crucial 142-run partnership for the second wicket after an early wicket.
  • Shafali Verma was the top performer for Delhi Capitals, smashing 62 runs off 41 balls to help her team reach 166 all out.
  • Despite Shafali's aggressive half-century, DC's other batters struggled, leading to their defeat.

Why It Matters: Smriti Mandhana's dominant 96-run knock propelled RCB to a comfortable win and their fourth straight victory.

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