Royal Challengers Bengaluru are flying high in the Women’s Premier League 2026, and their latest win has only strengthened their grip on the tournament. A dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz has pushed RCB to the top of the standings and sent a clear message to the rest of the league.
RCB Outclass UP Warriorz in One-Sided Contest
Led by Smriti Mandhana, RCB made light work of UP Warriorz’ 143-run target, chasing it down in just 12.1 overs. The highlight of the night was Grace Harris, who smashed a sensational 85 off 40 balls, turning the contest into a no-show.
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The emphatic win keeps RCB unbeaten this season and gives their Net Run Rate a massive boost—something that could prove crucial as the league stage tightens.
WPL 2026 Updated Points Table
RCB’s perfect run has reshuffled the standings, while UP Warriorz now find themselves under pressure after another inconsistent outing.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 6 points (3 matches, 3 wins) | NRR: +1.828
- Mumbai Indians – 4 points (4 matches, 2 wins) | NRR: +0.469
- Gujarat Giants – 4 points (4 matches, 2 wins) | NRR: -0.319
- Delhi Capitals – 2 points (3 matches, 1 win) | NRR: -0.833
- UP Warriorz – 2 points (4 matches, 1 win) | NRR: -0.906
With momentum firmly on their side, RCB are quickly emerging as the team to beat this season.
Most Runs in WPL 2026: Orange Cap Watch
The battle for the Orange Cap is getting tighter by the match. Harmanpreet Kaur currently leads the charts, but the gap at the top is far from comfortable.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI): 181 runs (Avg: 90.50)
- Lizelle Lee (DC): 163 runs (Avg: 54.33)
- Phoebe Litchfield (UPW): 150 runs (Avg: 37.50)
- Sophie Devine (GG): 149 runs (Avg: 37.25)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI): 139 runs (Avg: 46.33)
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Most Wickets in WPL 2026: Purple Cap Race
On the bowling front, Nandni Sharma continues to impress, holding on to the Purple Cap despite stiff competition from seasoned international stars.
- Nandni Sharma (DC): 8 wickets (Best: 5/33)
- Shreyanka Patil (RCB): 8 wickets (Best: 5/23)
- Sophie Devine (GG): 8 wickets (Best: 3/31)
- Amelia Kerr (MI): 7 wickets (Best: 3/24)
- Nadine de Klerk (RCB): 7 wickets (Best: 4/26)
What This Means Going Forward
With RCB peaking early and their key players in red-hot form, the rest of the teams will need to step up quickly. The points table is starting to take shape, but with plenty of matches still to come, the Orange and Purple Cap races promise plenty of twists.
