Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first Women’s Premier League title on March 17, 2024, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the final at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The original version of this article was published immediately after the result and contained incomplete match details. It has now been fully updated with the verified final score, key performances and later context from the official WPL and RCB records.
WPL 2024 final: RCB vs Delhi Capitals result
Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bat. They began strongly through Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning, but RCB’s bowlers changed the match dramatically through the middle of the innings.
Delhi were bowled out for 113. RCB then chased the target with only two wickets lost, securing the franchise’s first WPL championship. The RCB match review records the eight-wicket victory and the key contributions in the final.
Sophie Molineux changed the final
Delhi’s opening partnership had put RCB under pressure, but Sophie Molineux produced the decisive breakthrough phase. Her left-arm spin helped turn a promising Delhi start into a collapse.
Molineux’s spell was recognised with the Player of the Match award. Her impact was especially important because the final was shaping up very differently before RCB’s spinners took control.
Shreyanka Patil’s role with the ball
Shreyanka Patil was another major part of RCB’s bowling effort. She struck during Delhi’s collapse and helped ensure the target remained modest enough for RCB to chase without requiring excessive risk.
The final reflected one of RCB’s biggest strengths in the 2024 campaign: the team had multiple bowlers capable of changing a match rather than depending on one player.
How RCB chased 114
RCB approached the chase cautiously. Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana added 49 for the opening wicket, giving the innings a stable base.
Devine made 32, while Mandhana contributed 31. After both openers were dismissed, Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh completed the chase.
The low target did not require reckless batting. RCB’s priority was to avoid the kind of collapse that could allow Delhi back into the match, and the measured chase achieved that.
Why the 2024 title mattered so much to RCB
The win was the women’s team’s first WPL championship and the franchise’s first major league title in this competition. It also came only in the second season of the WPL.
The result mattered because RCB had endured a difficult inaugural WPL season in 2023. The 2024 turnaround showed how quickly a franchise can change when recruitment, role clarity and match execution improve.
RCB’s path to the final
RCB did not reach the final by dominating every stage of the league. They had to secure a playoff place and then defeat defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.
The Eliminator was especially important because RCB defended a low total under pressure. That victory set up the final against Delhi and gave the team momentum going into the title match.
Smriti Mandhana’s captaincy
Mandhana’s influence extended beyond her runs. Across the knockout matches, bowling changes and field settings were important as RCB repeatedly defended or controlled tight situations.
Her 31 in the final was not the highest score of the match, but it helped manage the chase and reduce the risk of a sudden collapse.
Ellyse Perry’s tournament value
Ellyse Perry was one of RCB’s most important players throughout the 2024 season. In the final, she remained at the crease during the closing stages of the chase, providing experience while the required rate stayed manageable.
Her broader value came from combining batting reliability with all-round experience, giving the team flexibility across different match situations.
Correcting the original 2024 article
The first version of this post incorrectly suggested RCB had finished runner-up in the inaugural WPL season. That was not accurate. Mumbai Indians won the 2023 title, while Delhi Capitals were the runners-up. RCB’s 2024 championship therefore represented a major turnaround from their first-season performance rather than a progression from second place.
Updating old sports articles in this way is important because a result page should remain accurate after the immediate news cycle ends.
What happened after the 2024 title?
RCB did not retain the championship in 2025, when Mumbai Indians won the tournament. However, RCB returned to the top in 2026.
The official WPL 2026 final report records RCB’s second title, achieved with a six-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. That later success gives the 2024 victory additional historical significance: it was the first of two WPL titles the franchise had won by 2026.
RCB Women’s WPL title timeline
- 2023: Mumbai Indians won the inaugural WPL.
- 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first title, beating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets.
- 2025: Mumbai Indians won the title.
- 2026: RCB won their second title, again defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
The official WPL website lists RCB as the 2024 and 2026 champions.
Why the WPL matters for Indian women’s cricket
The WPL gives Indian players regular exposure to high-pressure franchise cricket alongside leading international players. That environment can accelerate tactical development, expand professional opportunities and give emerging players a larger audience.
For more women’s sport coverage, see BCC’s report on India Women at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup.
Frequently asked questions
Who won WPL 2024?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the 2024 Women’s Premier League.
Who did RCB beat in the WPL 2024 final?
RCB defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets.
Where was the WPL 2024 final played?
The final was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on March 17, 2024.
Who was Player of the Match in the final?
Sophie Molineux was named Player of the Match.
How many WPL titles has RCB won?
As of September 2026, RCB has won two WPL titles: 2024 and 2026.