Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana bats against Delhi Capitals at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Saturday, 17 January. PTI
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Firstpost18-01-2026, 00:46

Mandhana's 96 Powers RCB to Clinical Win, Extends Unbeaten WPL 2026 Start

  • Smriti Mandhana's explosive 96 runs led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League 2026.
  • RCB maintained their 100% win record, securing their fourth consecutive win and topping the five-team standings.
  • Delhi Capitals, despite Shafali Verma's 62, are at the bottom of the table with three losses from four matches.
  • Mandhana and Georgia Voll (54 not out) forged a crucial 142-run partnership for the second wicket, chasing down 166 with 10 balls to spare.
  • Mandhana fell just four runs short of a century, brilliantly caught by Lucy Hamilton off Nandani Sharma.

Why It Matters: Smriti Mandhana's dominant 96 guided RCB to a commanding win, extending their perfect WPL 2026 record.

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