Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Richa Ghosh celebrate their victory during a Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 T20 International cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz, at BCA Stadium, in Vadodara, Gujarat. (BCCI via PTI Photo)
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De Klerk, Harris Power RCB to WPL Final with Dominant Win Over UP Warriorz

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated UP Warriorz by eight wickets to secure a spot in the WPL final.
  • Nadine de Klerk's 4/22 and Grace Harris' 2/22 restricted UP Warriorz to 143/8 after a strong start.
  • Grace Harris then scored a blistering 75 off 37 balls, leading RCB to victory with 41 balls to spare.
  • Harris and Smriti Mandhana (50 off 26 balls) built a 108-run partnership, ensuring a comfortable chase.
  • The win propelled RCB to the top of the five-team standings, while UP Warriorz's playoff hopes dwindled.

Why It Matters: RCB secured their WPL final berth with a comprehensive eight-wicket victory, powered by De Klerk and Harris.

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