The famous chant “Ee Sala Cup Namdu” is no longer just hope for Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans. It is now a reality. After a thrilling win in the Women’s Premier League 2026 final, RCB have achieved something special. They are now the first franchise to hold both the IPL and WPL trophies at the same time.
RCB Women defeated Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring final on Thursday night. The victory completed a historic double for the Bengaluru-based franchise. The achievement also triggered emotional reactions from fans and legends linked to the team.
RCB Create History by Holding IPL and WPL Titles Together After WPL 2026 Win
Virat Kohli, the face of RCB for many years, shared his joy on social media soon after the final ended.
“Champions again. Keeping the RCB flag flying high and something that each one of you can be proud of,” Kohli wrote. “To Smriti and the whole squad and the management team, a big congratulations for this tremendous victory. You guys deserve this undoubtedly. Enjoy the moment and embrace the love of our amazing fans.”
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Record Chase Seals Golden Era for RCB
The WPL 2026 final was played at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Delhi Capitals, playing their fourth straight final, put up a massive 203 for 4. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a fine 57. It was the highest total ever in a WPL final.
RCB faced early pressure but captain Smriti Mandhana rose to the occasion. She played a stunning knock of 87 from just 41 balls. Georgia Voll gave her perfect support with 79 runs. Together, they added 165 runs and completely turned the match. RCB chased down the target with two balls to spare. It was the highest successful run chase in WPL history.
RCB’s journey to this moment has been long. The women’s team won the franchise’s first title in WPL 2024. The men followed in IPL 2025 under Rajat Patidar. Now, the women have added another trophy.
The 2026 season showed RCB’s dominance. They won six of eight league matches. Mandhana finished as the top run-scorer. As celebrations begin in Bengaluru, RCB have firmly entered their golden era.
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