'Ee Saala Cup Namdu': Smriti Mandhana leads from front as RCB wins second WPL crown

Chasing a target of 203, RCB romped home by 6 wickets with 2 balls to spare.

Smriti Mandhana anchored the run chase with a swashbuckling innings to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore to a thumping 6 wicket win over Delhi Capitals for their second Women's Premier League (WPL) crown.

Chasing a target of 203, RCB romped home by with 2 balls to spare.

Captain Mandhana looked in imperious touch on way to a magnificent 87 off 41 balls, while Georgia Voll smashed 79 in 54 deliveries during a 165-run partnership for the second wicket with her skipper, which paved the way for a memorable title triumph.

This was after skipper Jemimah Rodrigues rose to the occasion with a scintillating half-century and Chinelle Henry blazed away to a 15-ball 35 to lift Delhi Capitals to an imposing 203 for four.

Laura Wolvaardt (44 not out off 25 balls) and Lizelle Lee (37 off 30 balls) also made quick runs after DC were put in. Rodrigues slammed 57 off 37 balls.

In reply, RCB completed the record chase with two balls remaining while joining Mumbai Indians as the most successful teams in the WPL.

Smriti Mandhana said three titles in three years was an amazing result for the franchise following the win in the Women's Premier League final here.

"Very pleased. RCB fans are the best in the world. We get support wherever we play. Three tiles in three years for the franchise, it is amazing," she said.

(with inputs from agencies)