New Delhi: In Game 11 of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against the Delhi Capitals, securing a remarkable victory largely due to the outstanding performance of RCB captain Smriti Mandhana.
Chasing a target of 167 runs, Mandhana played a pivotal role, scoring 96 runs off 61 balls. Her effort not only contributed significantly to the team’s success but also placed her in elite company; her score of 96 runs is now tied for the second-highest individual score in WPL history. Additionally, it marks the highest score by an Indian player in the league to date, reinforcing her importance as RCB continued its winning streak early in the tournament.
Post-match, Mandhana reflected on her performance, stating, “It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell did what they do best. I feel everyone executed the plans well. Anya has been on it; she is an experienced player and knows what to do. We wanted to get Shafali off the strike, and everyone bowled extremely well in that phase. Chasing a total is a lot easier than setting one, as you never know what constitutes a good total. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to target and which to defend. Thankfully, it worked. We thought we were one batter short in the last three games, and Voll coming in at No. 3 fits in well,” she said during the post-match presentation ceremony.
Highest Individual Scores in WPL History:
- 99* – Georgia Voll (UPW-W) vs RCB-W, Lucknow, 2025
- 99 – Sophie Devine (RCB-W) vs GG-W, Brabourne, 2023
- 96* – Alyssa Healy (UPW-W) vs RCB-W, Brabourne, 2023
- 96* – Beth Mooney (GG-W) vs UPW-W, Lucknow, 2025
- 96 – Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) vs DC-W, Mumbai DYP, 2026
