Women's Premier League 2026 final: Players to watch out for
What's the story
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals will take on each other in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final on February 5, Thursday. Smriti Mandhana-led RCB are aiming to win their 2nd honor whereas four-time finalists DC aim for another shot at the trophy. The final will be held at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. Ahead of the final, here are key players.
#1
Smriti Mandhana - RCB
In the WPL 2026 season, Mandhana has amassed 290 runs at 48.33. She has struck at 141.46 (50s: 2). In 34 career WPL matches, Mandhana has scored 936 runs at 29.25. She has hit six fifties with her strike rate being 132.19. Meanwhile, Mandhana has scored a tally of 376 runs from 9 matches against DC, as per ESPNcricinfo. She averages 41.77 (50s: 3).
#2
Shafali Verma - DC
In the WPL 2026 season, DC opener Shafali Verma has amassed 239 runs at 26.55. She has struck at 123.19. Shafali owns one fifty in WPL 2026. In 36 career WPL matches, Shafali has scored 1,104 runs at 33.45. She has hit seven fifties with her strike rate being 152.06. Shafali owns 359 runs from 9 matches against RCB. She averages 44.87 (SR: 166.97).
#3
Nandani Sharma - DC
DC's Nandani Sharma is the 2nd-highest wicket-taker in WPL 2026. From 9 matches, she has picked 16 scalps at 17.18. Her economy rate is 8.08 (5w: 1). She has the chance of becoming the highest wicket-taker this season by surpassing Gujarat Giants' Sophie Devine, who finished her campaign with 17 wickets at 16.