Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the Women’s Premier League 2026 final with a commanding eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in Vadodara. Grace Harris delivered a match-winning all-round display, while Smriti Mandhana anchored the chase and Nadine de Klerk dismantled the opposition batting, securing RCB’s sixth win of the season and a direct ticket to the title decider.

RCB’s bowling turnaround restricts UP Warriorz

After Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to field, things looked promising for UP Warriorz early on. The new opening pair of Meg Lanning and Deepti Sharma built a solid foundation, reaching 74 without loss after eight overs. Lanning anchored with 41, while Deepti played a supporting role before accelerating to a 40-ball 55.

But the momentum flipped dramatically in the ninth over. Nadine de Klerk struck twice, dismissing Lanning via a fine catch at deep cover and trapping debutant Amy Jones with LBW. The collapse gathered pace as Grace Harris dismissed Harleen Deol, and further wickets fell to poor shot selection.

De Klerk finished with impressive figures of 4/22, while Harris chipped in with 2/22. UP Warriorz limped to 143/8 in 20 overs, a total that proved far too modest on a flat track.