The Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) golden era just got brighter, and the celebrations beyond the field after a historic night in the Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) Final once again proved how much the franchise matters for the Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli.
On Thursday, January 5, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the Women’s Premier League trophy for the second time after pulling off a thrilling six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring WPL 2026 Final at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.
Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll Power RCB to a famous chase in WPL 2026 Final
Chasing a massive target of 204, the Smriti Mandhana-led RCB held their nerve and crossed the line with just two balls left, and this classic finish left Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma awestruck.
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The charge was led by Captain Mandhana, who played one of the finest knocks in WPL history. The India Women’s vice-captain smashed 87 runs off just 41 balls and took complete control of the chase. At the other end, Georgia Voll also played a stunning knock of 79 runs during the successful chase.
Together, Voll and Mandhana stitched a record 165-run partnership for the second wicket to ensure the second WPL title for the RCB, leaving the Delhi Capitals far behind in the game.
RCB create history with rare double crown
This triumph is special for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB had already tasted WPL glory in 2024, and now they have done it again in 2026. More importantly, they have created history in Indian franchise cricket—both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
For the first time ever, a single team now holds both the men’s and women’s titles. After winning their maiden IPL crown last year under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy, RCB have now added the WPL trophy to their cabinet, completing a rare double.
Virat Kohli bursts with pride as RCB Women clinch WPL 2026 title
The moment sparked instant celebrations across the RCB family, and Virat Kohli couldn’t hold back his excitement. The former RCB captain shared a congratulatory message for the girls, praising the squad, the management, and especially the skipper Mandhana, who wears the same jersey number as him. His pride in the franchise’s rise across both leagues was clear.
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Virat Kohli posted on Instagram: “Champions again 🏆⭐️⭐️. Keeping the rcb flag flying high and something that each one of you can be Proud of. To smriti @smriti_mandhana 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 @royalchallengers.bengaluru ❤️🏆”
Anushka Sharma joins RCB’s WPL 2026 party as history repeats
Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, was also caught up in the joy of the moment. She shared a photo of the victorious RCB women on her Instagram story, celebrating the repeat of history and the team’s WPL 2026 glory.
She wrote on Instagram: “RCB women do it again. History, repeated 👑❤️.”
