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The Women’s Premier League 2026 wrapped up in style, celebrating some truly outstanding performances throughout the season. From crowning the team champions to recognizing individual stars, the tournament showcased incredible talent and sportsmanship on the field. Fans were treated to unforgettable moments, record-breaking feats, and exhilarating matches, making the awards ceremony a perfect tribute to a fantastic season. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru took home the championship title, with Delhi Capitals finishing as the runners-up. Sophie Devine shone brightly, snagging the MVP of the Year, Purple Cap, and Most IQ of the Year awards. Smriti Mandhana also had an impressive season, walking away with both the Orange Cap and the Player of the Match award in the final. Harmanpreet Kaur led the charge with the most sixes, while Lauren Bell was recognized for delivering the most dot balls.

 Grace Harris earned the Best Strike Rate award, and Nandni Sharma was honored as the Emerging Player of the Year. The Fair Player Award went to Mumbai Indians, showcasing their outstanding sportsmanship throughout the tournament. These accolades highlight both individual talent and team effort, wrapping up an exciting and memorable WPL 2026 season.

WPL 2026 All Award Winners

Awards  Winners
Winner  Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Runners up  Delhi Capitals
MVP of the year  Sophie Devine
Orange Cap Winner  Smriti Mandhana
Purple Cap Winner  Sophie Devine
Player(s) with Most Sixes  Harmanpreet Kaur
Most dot balls Lauren Bell
Most IQ of the year  Sophie Devine
Player with Best Strike Rate  Grace Harris
Emerging Player of the Year  Nandni Sharma
Fair Player award  Mumbai Indians 
Man of the Match in WPL Final 

Smriti Mandhana

RCB Women Clinch Second WPL Title with Thrilling Final Win 

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women celebrated their second Women’s Premier League title with an exhilarating six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals Women in the WPL 2026 Final at BCA Stadium in Vadodara. After batting first, DC Women set a formidable target of 203/4, but RCB Women rose to the occasion.

Smriti Mandhana and Voll formed a vital partnership, and their consistent boundary-hitting kept the pressure on Delhi. A key dropped catch opened the door for Radha Yadav, who capitalized by smashing two crucial boundaries in the final over to clinch the win.

This victory showcased RCB’s strength, composure, and ability to perform under pressure, leaving Delhi as runners-up for the fourth consecutive final.

This article first appeared on CricketGully and was syndicated with permission.

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