रॉयल चैलेंजर्स बैंगलोर vs दिल्ली कैपिटल्स, फाइनल Commentary, Live Updates

End of the road, for now - Well, folks! What a ride it has been and we have probably seen the most high-octane season of the WPL so far. Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominated the group stage and they have stood up to the occasion come the Finale as well by being the first team across the IPL or the WPL to chase down 200-plus runs in the Final. Delhi Capitals continue to be the most consistent team in the WPL, but that wait for an elusive title continues. We hope that you enjoyed every game just as we did, bringing it to you. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!

Only one thing left to do - Smriti Mandhana walks up to the podium and lifts that coveted WPL trophy. She passes it on to Richa Ghosh as the rest of the RCB players rush in to celebrate. Fireworks light up the sky, smiles all around, and the RCB camp soaks in a moment they have waited for. Golden confetti flying everywhere, turning it into a truly golden night. Time for the photographs, memories made forever.

The victorious RCB skipper, Smriti Mandhana - Smriti says that she is very pleased and calls RCB fans the best in the world. Adds that whatever they do, they always keep supporting them and this win is for them. Mentions that it was a good surface to bat on, but obviously, chasing over 200 runs in a final, you will be under pressure. Tells that they bowled in the last four overs and pulled things back, and praises Lauren Bell for going for just 19 runs in a match where over 400 runs were scored, and calls her spell a match-winning one. Mentions that Volly (Georgia Voll) led the way, as she had most of the strike in the Powerplay and remembers her talking to the girls about Voll playing a match-winning knock in the final. Further adds that the support staff have been great - Malo, Anya and RX sir believed in them and when they create such a good atmosphere, it becomes easy as a player. Says that the girls have been working really hard, be it in the gym or in practice, which gives you the belief and they had the confidence of chasing any score. She once again calls Voll's knock a special one. She shares that Kumar Prathyoosha didn't get any game, but she was always there in the training sessions, helping the others around. Then Gautami Naik and Prema Rawat are two talented youngsters and have great futures ahead. Before going off, she acknowledges the RCB fans again and says this win is for them, quoting that famous quote once again - Ee Sala Cup Namdu.

Delhi Capitals' skipper, Jemimah Rodrigues - Jemimah collects the runners-up shield. She says that she couldn't be prouder of her team. Adds that making it to the final is a big deal for her and feels that not just the girls but the coaches, the logistics departments, and everyone worked hard. Lauds the DC fans as well for supporting them throughout. Reckons 203 is always a great score in a Final but applauds the batting effort from RCB and feels that they gave it their all and that's what matters the most. Adds that the assessment has been great. Reckons that it is easier if the tournament starts off well but to come back the way they did, shows a great depth in their side and even the likes of Nandni Sharma and Minnu Mani played a huge role.

Next up, the match officials receive their Final mementos.

Sophie Devine is also adjudged the MVP of the Tournament. Along with her 17 wickets, Sophie Devine hammered 243 runs this season at an average of 30.4 and a strike rate of 148.2. A complete all-round show, she thrilled one and all with her impact in every facet of the game. And do not forget that final over against Delhi Capitals, delivered not once but twice, where she snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with ice in her veins.

Smriti Mandhana wins the Orange Cap (given to the leading run-scorer of the tournament). Mandhana notched up 377 runs.

The Purple Cap, which is given to the highest wicket-taker, goes to Sophie Devine. 17 wickets for her, just like Nandni Sharma but Devine is chosen by the panel for her stellar contribution with the ball.

There are plenty of season awards being given away as well now. One of the big awards is that of the Emerging Player of the Season. It goes to Nandni Sharma of Delhi Capitals for picking up 17 wickets in the 2026 WPL.

Smriti Mandhana is the Player of the Match in the Final for her knock of 87 off just 41 balls.

Time for the post-match Presentation ceremony...

Cricket, then camaraderie - A little earlier, a heartbroken Jemimah Rodrigues was seen walking off with her team, emotions written all over her face. Now she is back out there, arm in arm with her best friend, Smriti Mandhana, sharing her moment of triumph. These two are the icons of Indian cricket. You battle hard on the field, give nothing away, but once the dust settles, friendship takes centre stage. Teammates, rivals, friends for life, always standing up for each other. A beautiful moment, and a powerful reminder of what the game should always be about.

Grace Harris has her say on an eventful night - Grace says that she said in the huddle that the finals are moments you don't always get again, so when the opportunity comes, you have to make it count. Cheekily adds that she tried to quote Roger Federer, one of her favourite athletes to instill a bit of energy among the girls. Tells that the first half with the ball got them, but they came back well. Reckons that taking the catch of Lee was the easiest part of her final, says she has bucket for hands and should grab everything. Further adds that they have played some good cricket throughout the season, and were consistent with different players stepping up at different times. She feels that on this wicket, you get value for the shots if you play straight, unlike her. Credits coach Malolan Rangarajan for being very calm and in control and allowing the players to get what they need. She also praises batting coach Muralidhar and calls him very good technically and had a lot of chats about batting through the season. Ends by saying that all this allows you to understand your role as a player, and with the environment that they created, it makes it easy to express yourself out there.

Shreyanka Patil reflects on her comeback season - Patil says that this win is very special for her, as this is her comeback season and lauds the crowd for backing them all the way. Also gives a shoutout to the fans watching at home as well. Adds that once the first innings got over, they were confident of pulling off this run chase and their positive mindset is what has gotten them here. Mentions that after the second break, they had a chat about restricting DC to 185 but they got 15-20 runs more. Mentions that the management made them all feel like leaders and gives special thanks to the coach, Malolan Rangarajan, who is donning the head coach role for the first time and gives a shoutout to his daughter Anya, who is celebrating her birthday today.

The 'Dot-ball Queen,' Lauren Bell - Bell jokes that she wasn't padded up and that wouldn't have been a good sight if she had to walk out to bat. Mentions that it was a sensational game of cricket and is delighted that they got over the line. Adds that they knew DC's opening partnership would come hard at them, but they backed their lineup to chase any total. Chuckles that she isn't sure what the chat was at halftime, but reckons that Smriti Mandhana and Grace Harris had it covered. Mentions that they chased it really well and applauds Georgia Voll and Mandhana for setting it up perfectly for them. Ends by saying that she's never been part of such a close game when the stakes are so high and lauds the fans, who support them wherever they go.

The one who hit the winning runs, Radha, is next - Radha Yadav says that everyone is happy and the team has really worked hard. Adds that the management has been incredible, giving the players everything they wanted, and to be honest, even more than they asked for. Tells that this win is for them. Mentions that as players, you put in the hard work, sometimes you get the results, sometimes you don't, but the management has put in the hard work, and kudos to them. Further adds that they used to practice according to match situations, where they looked to chase specific runs in specific balls, which helped them a lot. She feels she has not played to her potential as yet, and will keep working hard and maybe win the World Cup for India as well. Says that the management always found ways of improving their skill and made them better.  Admits that they needed the break before the final and the management provided them the opportunity where they didn't think about cricket and came to this game fresh and recharged.

Georgia Voll is the first one up for a chat - Voll says that it was just about taking the game deep. Adds that it was a really good batting wicket and playing straight was the key here. Tells that they have some great finishers, and if they bat as long as they can, they could always finish it. Mentions that it was disappointing not staying till the end but full credit goes to the girls and it has been a superb season for them. Further adds that it was nice to have a bit of a break and they headed to the beach to take time off cricket but they were very focused on this game. She feels that she batted the best in the final and it is great to contribute to the success of the team, as earlier it almost felt like she could not hit it square of the wicket. Says that it is fantastic watching Mandhana bat from the other end. She usually is on the opposition end but it was special to share the wicket with her. Ends by saying that she did get a bit nervous towards the end and probably should have stayed, but next time she will make sure to finish the job.

Let's now get a few words in from the players of the winning RCB team...

Heartbreak central for DC - Every person, every team faces heartbreak at least once in their lifetime but no one knows heartbreak like Delhi Capitals in the WPL. They fought tooth and nail to get to the Final and, for the first time, put on a show with the bat as well. 203 in a final is a towering total, and Delhi's main batters rose to the occasion. Lizelle Lee and Shafali laid the platform up top, Wolvaardt and Jemimah kept the tempo high through the middle, and Chinelle Henry supplied the late fireworks to cap it off in style. The West Indian was not done as she got them off to a stellar start with the ball as well. However, Marizanne Kapp was off color and the spinners never managed to get a look in. They did not throw in the towel and made a real match out of it at the death by picking up wickets but just couldn't hold on for a bit more. Also, you cannot help but wonder how different the night might have been had Minnu Mani held on to that first-ball chance offered by Radha Yadav.

The crown is heading back to Bengaluru - One of the all-time classic run chases in the history of the WPL and to chase down 204 runs, that too in the Final, takes some effort. It was Smriti Mandhana, who led from the front and stamped her authority in the final with a stellar knock of 87 off just 41 balls. Not to forget the vital contribution of Georgia Voll, who took on the bowlers after Grace Harris got out early on. She made a swashbuckling 79 herself and, along with Mandhana, put on a mammoth stand of 165 runs, which was the foundation of the win. However, it got nervy at the death, and the likes of Nadine De Klerk and Radha Yadav had to find the fence to get them over the line.

A Finale to remember - Oh, wow! Talk about Finals, and the drama and pressure involved, and you will rarely see a final that engulfed every single aspect as brilliantly as this match did. ROYAL CHALLENGERS BENGALURU ARE THE 2026 WPL CHAMPIONS. They lift their second WPL title, going level on terms with Mumbai Indians as well. But spare a thought, spare plenty of thoughts for the Delhi Capitals, who have once again fallen short at the last hurdle.

FOUR! RADHA YADAV HAS DONE IT! Or has she? Hold on, the bails light up just as the shot is struck, and suddenly it is pure drama. The RCB players are already streaming onto the field, celebrations in full swing, and for a moment, it is absolute pandemonium. Back to the ball itself. Sree Charani drops it short around off, Radha makes room and slaps it crisply over extra cover. The umpires go upstairs to check whether she clipped the stumps while playing the shot. Replays roll in, relief all around, nothing wrong there. Lizelle Lee, the keeper, was the one who sparked the drama, with her gloves flicking the bails and setting off all the confusion. The boundary stands, RCB win by 6 wickets, and they have done it. RCB ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Is that hit-wicket? RCB have gone wild in celebration, as one should but the umpires are having a chat. One of the bails has fallen off. Did Radha Yadav knock it over, or was it the keeper? There is confirmation, according to the on-air commentators, and it is NOT hit-wicket.

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for RCB! Sree Charani tosses it up, full and around off. Radha Yadav goes inside out. She knows there is no protection in the deep on the off side and lofts it over covers for four runs. RCB need 4 runs in 3 balls to win the final now.

Flatter, full and on middle, Nadine De Klerk goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a run. 8 needed in 4 now.

Short and around off, Radha Yadav punches it to long off for a single.

10 needed off the final over. But who's going to bowl for DC? With two right-handers at the crease, it has to be Sree Charani, right? Or will Jemimah Rodrigues trust the experience of Sneh Rana? Too much pressure on the skipper, and it is the youngster, Charani, to bowl the final over.

On a length and around off, Radha Yadav pushes it through covers for a single.

DROPPED! Has Minnu Mani dropped the WPL title here? Full and flighted around off, Radha goes for the slog and only manages a top edge towards covers. Mani moves to her right but cannot cling on to a sitter. It deflects past Jemimah at mid off and they scamper back for two. A huge let-off, and one that could sting. It should have been Jemimah Rodrigues' catch from mid off.

RCB lose another wicket. Delhi Capitals are still in with a shout of pulling off one of the greatest comebacks ever. In walks Radha Yadav to bat at number 6.

OUT! LEG STUMP GOES FOR A WALK! Oh...my word, a huge moment in the final. Chinelle Henry might have just got the most important wicket in her career, and she has kept DC breathing. This is on a good length and on off, hits a crack and angles in sharply. Smriti Mandhana tries to get inside the line but gets too far across. She has a swing across the line but misses and the ball uproots the leg stump out of the ground. Mandhana departs for a brilliant 87 off 41, but RCB are still not there.

Fuller again and on off, Nadine De Klerk backs away and drills it through covers for a single. 13 needed in 9 now.

FOUR! Gets it away! Fuller delivery, but angling down the leg side. Nadine De Klerk gets low and swipes it away through backward square leg for a boundary to release the pressure.

A precious dot! Good length and on middle and leg, Nadine De Klerk uses her feet and tries to push it away but gets a bottom edge back to the bowler.

Just two overs remain but Jemimah Rodrigues only has one over of seam left in the form of Chinelle Henry. And, it is Henry who comes in to bowl the crucial 19th over.

FOUR! Oh...that is a serious shot under pressure! Nandni Sharma bowls the wide yorker, outside off. Smriti Mandhana angles her blade and squeezes it out between point and cover for a boundary. 18 needed in 12 now.

Risky single! Overpitched and around off, Nadine De Klerk drills it towards mid off and sets off for a run. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit would have made things interesting here.

Oh, hello! Is the tide really turning? Delhi Capitals are sniffing a comeback. 23 needed off 14 balls, and another new batter walks in. It is Nadine De Klerk, in at number 5, also known as Nadine De 'Clutch'.

OUT! TAKEN! One brings two, and we might have a twist in the tale in this final. Nandni Sharma serves this full and on middle. Richa Ghosh once again looks to slog it down the ground but the bat turns in her hands. She gets no timing as the ball goes high in the air towards long on, where Minnu Mani settles under it and pouches it safely. Nandni Sharma brings out the salute celebration. RCB are 181/3, still needing 23 runs in 14 balls.

Two dots! Hard length and on middle, takes pace off, Richa Ghosh looks to heave it across the line but goes through the shot early and gets it from the toe-end of the bat as the ball does not leave the pitch.

Swing and a miss! Back of a length and just outside off, shaping away, Richa Ghosh tries to go over covers, but swings a bit too hard and loses her shape to miss it.

FOUR! Richa Ghosh gets going now! Fuller delivery, on middle. Ghosh gets her front leg out of the way and smacks it over the bowler's head, piercing the gap between long on and long off for a boundary.

Another full toss, on middle and leg, Richa Ghosh forces it down to long on for one more. 27 needed off 18 balls now.

A full toss, on off, Smriti Mandhana drives it to long off for one.

Flatter, full and on leg, Richa Ghosh drills it to long on for a run.

Too little, too late for DC? Or a shot at revival? Only time will tell. For now, Richa Ghosh walks out to bat.

OUT! TAKEN! The Strategic Break does lead to a wicket for Delhi Capitals, and they finally break this mammoth 165-run stand that came off only 92 balls. Minnu Mani tosses it up, full and on middle, Georgia Voll skips down the track to go big down the ground but fails to get under it. She does not get the power and it flies high in the air towards long on, where Shafali Verma comes forward and takes a good catch. She throws the ball on the ground in frustration. Voll walks back for a fantastic 79 off 54. RCB are 174/1, still needing 30 runs in 21 balls.

Floated, short and outside off, turns away too, Smriti Mandhana steps across, reaches out for it and punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

FOUR! Nothing is stopping RCB here, not even the Strategic Break! Tossed up, full and on middle. Smriti Mandhana uses her feet, stays leg side of the ball and lifts it over the mid off fielder for a boundary.

STRATEGIC BREAK! 35 needed off 24 ball and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are cantering to the win at the moment. Unless DC pull off something miraculous, it will be a fourth straight final defeat for them. There is still life left in this game but Jemimah Rodrigues and her troops need a couple of quick wickets right after the break to shift the momentum a bit. Are we in for a thrilling finale? Or will RCB keep their cool and finish things off without a jitter? Let's find out. With that said, Minnu Mani is brought back into the attack.

FOUR! A miscommunication in the deep, and RCB do get the boundary in this over! Nandni Sharma serves this full and on middle, Georgia Voll clears her front leg away and slogs it but not from the middle of the bat. It flies between deep mid-wicket and long on, where Laura Wolvaardt and Minnu Mani look at each other, but neither goes for the catch and it bounces over for four runs. Nothing is going in the way of DC here. 24 balls left in the season and the best team of the season has almost one hand on the trophy.

Right in the blockhole, outside off, Smriti Mandhana jams it out towards backward point for one.

A low full toss, on middle, Georgia Voll drills it to long on for a run.

Full again and on off, Georgia Voll pushes it to extra cover.

Fuller and around off, Smriti Mandhana lofts it down the ground but on the bounce to Minnu Mani at long off. A single taken.

Nails the wide yorker, outside off, Smriti Mandhana tries to squeeze it away but fails to connect.

Kapp slips in another full ball, on off this time and Mandhana eases it down to long on for a single. 12 from the over and Kapp finishes with an expensive spell in the finale. 42 needed off 5 overs.

FOUR! The two batters are matching each other stroke for stroke. Length ball around off, pretty much in the slot. Mandhana shimmies down the pitch and hammers it flat over wide mid off for four more runs.

Full again, on middle and leg, this is drilled down to long on for another single.

Nice and full, slanted into the pads. Mandhana comes forward and clips it through mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! That's aggressive hitting from Mandhana. Pitched up full around middle, Mandhana clears the front leg and thumps it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

A full ball, slanted into the leg pole. Voll hits it down to long on for a single.

Jemimah Rodrigues brings Marizanne Kapp (3-0-26-0) back as a final throw of the dice. Can she get the breakthrough for DC?

FOUR! The boundaries just keep on coming. Bowled very short and around off, Mandhana stays back in the crease and throws her hands at it. The ball goes uppishly through the point region and races away to the fence behind. The 150 is up for RCB in 14 overs.

Tossed up on middle, Voll steps out to play the lofted shot but mistimes it. The ball goes on the bounce to long on and a single is taken.

FOUR! When one batter is putting the bowler under pressure, it becomes easier for the other batter as well. Almost a half-tracker from Charani, angled down leg, Voll swishes it away behind square leg for another boundary.

Good length around off, Mandhana comes forward and eases it down to long off for a single. Barely any dot balls in the last few overs.

FOUR! The RCB batters are picking the favored match-ups to perfection right now. Dragged length on middle and leg, Mandhana goes deep in the crease and muscles the pull well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.

Nagging length, drifted into the batter. Voll comes forward and just taps it through mid on for a single.

Full and at the toes, driven down to long on for a single. 69 needed now off 42 balls.

FOUR! Oh, a bit of an awkward bounce and Marizanne Kapp lets it through. Short ball on middle, sits up for the batter. Georgia Voll gets a bit low and shovels the pull, flat and to the left of deep backward square leg. Kapp moves across, tries to collect it on one bounce but it rises extra and Kapp gets into a tangle, eventually letting it go to the fence.

Length ball, slanted into the batter, Mandhana advances and heaves it down to long on for a single.

FOUR! Wow, Smriti Mandhana is playing some unique shots here, not what we normally see from her. Pitched up fuller and around off, Mandhana gets inside the line, gets on one knee and hoicks it over backward square leg for a boundary.

Fuller in length, on middle and leg, Voll comes forward and pushes it down to long on for a single.

Back of a length and on off, angled across from around the stumps. Voll stabs it down to covers.

Dragged length on off, Voll sits down and pulls it through mid on for a single. 15 runs from the over, 80 needed off 48 balls.

FOUR! Runs are flowing thick and fast for RCB and DC don't seem to have an answer. This is floated up, down the leg side, Voll sweeps it past short fine leg for four more runs.

FOUR! That was begging to be hit. Short and wide, begging to be hit. Georgia Voll lines it up early and hammers it through the square of covers for a boundary.

Full and on off, eased down to long off for a single.

FOUR! That is an outrageous hit from Smriti Mandhana and she brings up her FIFTY as well now. The RCB skipper matches the DC skipper, stride for stride. Tossed up on leg, Mandhana dances down the pitch, makes room by staying leg side before lofting it over extra cover for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and outside off. Voll steps out, converts it into a full toss and flat-bats it down to a very straight long off. Just a single.

Jemimah Rodrigues needs someone to step up here, and she has introduced Sneh Rana into the attack now.

Dragged length on off, Mandhana rocks back and smacks it down to point. The century stand comes up.

FIFTY FOR GEORGIA VOLL! A high-class inning in a high-stakes encounter from Voll. This is fired in at the pads, Voll comes forward and clips it wide of long on for a single. She will now be looking to turn this into a match-winning knock. Also, the 100-RUN STAND comes up between this pair.

Pushed through flatter on middle, Mandhana backs away and punches it out through covers for a single.

SIX! High and handsome! Tossed up, on middle, too much air on it. Smriti Mandhana dances down the track and whacks it high and back over the bowler's head for another biggie at long on.

Full again, drifted into the legs. Voll steps out and hits it on the full, down to long on for a single. Voll moves to 49 now.

Charani starts the new spell with a flighted ball. This drifts into middle and Voll lunges to defend.

SIX! 100 UP FOR RCB! Short of a length and on middle, takes pace off. Smriti Mandhana picks up the length early and heaves it over the deep square leg fence, where the ball drops over the ropes. The replay confirms it is a biggie, and that spoils the over. Also, RCB maintain hitting a boundary or a six in every over so far in the chase.

Back of a length and on middle, Georgia Voll pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one. This has been a good over for DC, but Sharma needs to finish it well now.

Fuller one and around off, Georgia Voll drives it firmly but the fielder at extra cover dives to her left to stop it.

On a length and on leg, Smriti Mandhana clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

The physio is out to have a look at Nandni Sharma. That last shot really stung the right hand of Nandni and to make matters worse, she got a 'low-five' on the same hand from Minnu Mani. Thankfully, Nandni is fine to continue.

Tough chance! Full again and on middle, Georgia Voll drives it hard and aerially back towards the bowler. Nandni Sharma, in her follow-through, just sticks out her right hand, but the ball just does not stick in and deflects toward mid on. They cross. Looks like Nandni has hurt her hand here.

Fuller one, on middle, attacking the stumps, Georgia Voll leans towards the line of the ball and blocks it out.

Will Shafali Verma get a second over? No, Jemimah Rodrigues turns back to pace. Nandni Sharma (1-0-16-0) is back on.

Gives this one some more air, full and on off, Georgia Voll comes down the track and lifts it wide of long off for one more. 11 from the over, 113 needed off 66 balls.

Good effort in the deep! Flatter, full and on middle, Georgia Voll goes down and sweeps it hard and between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket. Sneh Rana runs to her right from the latter position and dives to save a couple of runs for her team.

A loopy full toss, on middle. Smriti Mandhana uses her feet but does not try to slog it away. She just works it towards wide long on for a run.

Short again and on middle and leg, Georgia Voll clips it through square leg for a run.

FOUR! Gets it through! Minnu Mani drops it short and just around off. Georgia Voll transfers the weight on the back foot, gets on top of it and crunches it through covers for a boundary.

Tossed up, full and on middle, Smriti Mandhana drives it down to long off for a single.

WIDE! Slower through the air, full but just down the leg side, Smriti Mandhana fails to glance it away. Called a wide.

Bowling change? Yes, indeed. Off-spin from both ends now as Minnu Mani comes on to replace Sree Charani.

Fires one full and on middle and leg, Smriti Mandhana goes down and swipes it to deep mid-wicket for one.

FOUR! Deft touch! Pushed through quicker, short and just outside off. Smriti Mandhana waits for it, opens the bat face and uses the pace to steer it between short third and backward point for a boundary.

Flatter, shortish and on middle, Georgia Voll gets a bit hurried but manages to stab it out past extra cover for one.

Flighted, full and on off, Smriti Mandhana eases it to long off for another run.

Just over! Tossed up, full and on off, Georgia Voll lofts it down the pitch. Shafali Verma, on her follow-through, leaps but the ball goes over her outstretched right hand. Chinelle Henry from long on cuts it out. Just one.

Floated, short and outside off, Smriti Mandhana reaches out and punches it to extra cover for a single.

STRATEGIC BREAK! End of a busy passage of play and after losing the early wicket of Grace Harris, RCB have managed to turn things around and are matching the required rate as well. Delhi Capitals started decently with the ball and in the field as well but have bowled a few too many boundary balls, which are getting punished as well. The next phase will be crucial as RCB look to consolidate this start and DC continue to search for wickets. Shafali Verma comes into the attack now.

Slows it up, shortish and on middle, Smriti Mandhana just chips it over mid-wicket for one more. 133 needed off 78 balls.

Short again and on middle and leg, Georgia Voll nudges it through mid-wicket for one.

Flatter, short and on off, Smriti Mandhana backs away and stabs it out towards mid off and sets off for the run. She has to hurry but makes her ground with the fielder missing the shy at the bowler's end.

FOUR! That is a glorious shot! Sree Charani drops it short and just around off. Smriti Mandhana moves back and punches it with sweet timing, threading the gap between cover and extra cover for a boundary.

Slows it up, full and on off, Georgia Voll prods forward and taps it towards covers for a single.

FOUR! Lovely shot! Tossed up, full and on off, Georgia Voll uses her feet to get to the pitch of it and lofts it cleanly over mid off for a boundary.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have bettered the Powerplay score of Delhi Capitals. DC were 53/1 at the end of 6 overs and RCB, too, were 53/1, but that last-ball six from Mandhana has taken them to 59/1. Not much in it, to be fair. We will see spin right after the Powerplay as Sree Charani is brought into the attack.

SIX! BANG! 16 runs off the over. Nandni Sharma tries another slower one, but serves this full, on middle. Smriti Mandhana gets down on one knee, picks it up and slog sweeps it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. RCB finish the Powerplay on 59/1!

FOUR! Powered away! Fuller in length and just outside off. Smriti Mandhana drags it from there and heaves it between mid-wicket and mid on for another boundary. 50 UP FOR RCB!

Sloppy! Pitched up and on middle and leg, Georgia Voll drills it towards mid on. Jemimah Rodrigues moves to her left but takes her eyes off the ball and fumbles. That allows the batters to take a run.

FOUR! Put away! Nandni Sharma pulls her length slightly back, bowls the back-of-the-hand slower one, on middle. Georgia Voll reads it early and whacks it away to the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Touch fuller and on off, Georgia Voll shows the full face of the bat and drives it towards mid off.

On a length and on off, Smriti Mandhana pushes it through covers for a single.

Slower delivery, a bit shorter and on off. Voll ends up nudging it back to the bowler.

FOUR! Gets it through again, does Voll. Pitched up full and outside off, Voll advances and forces the drive to the right of extra cover. Niki Prasad dives over the ball and Voll picks up yet another boundary.

FOUR! Placed perfectly in the gap by Voll. Length again from Kapp, wide outside off. Voll waits back a fraction longer and taps it between point and cover-point for a boundary.

Back of a length and outside off, seaming away. Georgia Voll looks to cut but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

No harm done! Good-length delivery in the channel, Voll hangs back and smacks it to the left of cover-point. Sree Charani dives across and makes a half stop. Voll looks to pinch a quick single but is sent back by her skipper. Laura Wolvaardt from point picks up the ball and throws it to the keeper, who whips off the bails. The replays confirm that the dive saved Voll here. NOT OUT!

Top effort from the DC skipper. Length ball around off, Mandhana leans forward and times it sweetly on the up. The ball goes to the left of short cover, where Jemimah Rodrigues dives in and deflects it to mid off. The batters get a single.

Change? No, Marizanne Kapp gets a third over, as has been the case more often than not this season.

On a good length and just outside off, tapped down to covers. RCB are 34/1 after 4 overs.

FOUR! Voll is putting the pressure back on the bowlers with her 360-degree batting. Back of a length, angled in over middle, Voll shuffles to the off side and ramps it down to fine leg for another boundary.

Pitched up, a bit fuller and around off, Voll eases it down to mid off.

FOUR! Positive footwork and Voll helps herself to her third boundary. Full and at the batter, Georgia Voll comes well forward and whips it in between mid on and mid-wicket for four runs.

Henry hammers the length and bowls it around the top of off, Voll defends it out.

Dug in short over leg stump, Mandhana walks down the pitch and tugs it down to long leg for a single.

Kapp goes back to the fuller length and bowls it at the stumps. Voll leans on and clips it to mid-wicket.

FOUR! That's flown off the bat. Slightly short and wide, Georgia Voll pounces on the width and slaps it through backward point for another boundary.

Fractionally shorter, stays a bit low as well. Voll tucks it across to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Innovative from Georgia Voll. Fuller this time and at the stumps, Voll gets inside the line and laps it to the left of the keeper and the ball trickles away into the fine leg fence.

Back of a length and in the channel, Voll gets up on her toes and punches it down to extra cover.

Hard length, angled in towards the off pole. Voll rocks back to defend.

Another straight drive, doesn't find the gap this time. Full and straight, driven on the up but straight to mid off.

FOUR! That is scrumptious from Smriti Mandhana. Pitched up fuller on off, Mandhana shows the full face of the blade and just pushes the ball. It runs away to the left of mid off and rolls away into the fence.

Oh, that wasn't far away from the top of off stump. Hard length in the channel, swings back in. Smriti Mandhana has a waft at it but gets cut in half. Lizelle Lee sticks out a right boot to make the save but the ball deflects away behind. Three fielders chase and it is Sneh Rana from short fine leg who manages to keep the ball in play. Two byes added to the total.

WIDE. Mandhana is finally on strike now. This is bowled a bit shorter and angled down leg. Mandhana looks to pull but misses.

Length ball, straighter this time. Voll gets inside the line and tucks it down to fine leg for a single.

Good-length delivery, attacking the off stump, Georgia Voll gets a good stride in and blocks it off.

Chinelle Henry has picked up a wicket in her first over for the third match in a row now. Georgia Voll walks out to bat at number 3.

OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Chinelle Henry's dream Final continues. Such a big wicket given the occasion and Henry is off and running in celebration. Henry lands this one on a hard length and the ball probably hits a crack. It pitches and darts back in sharply, while keeping a shade low. Grace Harris looks to lean forward and push but the ball beats the inside edge and uproots the middle stump. Henry runs in celebration, Jemimah Rodrigues is screaming in joy, they all know the value of this wicket. RCB are 9/1.

Chinelle Henry to share the attack.

Aerial but safe and Grace Harris survives the first over, all while picking up 9 runs as well. Pitched up full and outside off, Harris throws her hands at it and slices it down to deep third for a single.

Hard length around the top of off, stabbed down to covers by Harris.

FOUR! Not where she intended that to go, but Harris will take that. Length again on the pads, Grace Harris stays low and looks to help it over short fine but gets a top edge. The ball flies over the keeper's head and rolls away into the fence.

On a good length, tighter line around the off stump. Harris taps it into the off side.

FOUR! Oh, that is some way to kickstart the run chase. Good-length delivery, slightly wide outside off, no swing on offer. Grace Harris waits well and crunches it through cover-point for a boundary.

Kapp starts with a dot! Lands it on a fuller length on off, looking for some swing. Grace Harris throws her hands at it and miscues the shot to mid on.