WATCH| Kohli, Karthik congratulate RCB for 2nd WPL title:AB de Villiers shares heartfelt message after Bengaluru’s victory against Delhi Capitals

The famous chant ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ has finally moved beyond hope and emotion to become a statement backed by success. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history on Thursday night by winning the second title in the Women’s Premier League. From Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik to AB de Villiers, RCB legends congratulate Bengaluru Women’s Team for their dominating victory against Delhi Capitals in Vadodara. RCB’s thrilling victory capped a golden phase for the Bengaluru-based franchise, which had waited for years to taste silverware. With the men’s team winning the IPL in 2025 and the women lifting their second WPL title, RCB have firmly established themselves as a powerhouse in Indian T20 cricket. With this victory, RCB have entered what fans are calling a ‘Golden era.’ The women’s team finished the 2026 season with six wins from eight league matches, earning a direct spot in the final. Mandhana’s consistency throughout the tournament saw her finish as the Orange Cap holder. Also read: Team India’s SWOT analysis – Explosive batting, inconsistent spin bowling?: Suryakumar Yadav’s Men in Blue hot favourites to win record-breaking third title Virat Kohli hails RCB’s historic achievement Reacting to the win, Kohli praised the resilience and spirit shown by the squad throughout the tournament. He said, “Champions again. Keeping the RCB flag flying high and something that each one of you can be proud of,” Kohli wrote. “To Smriti and the whole squad and the management team, a big congratulations for this tremendous victory. You guys deserve this undoubtedly. Enjoy the moment and embrace the love of our amazing fans.” Dinesh Karthik congratulates RCB Women – WATCH After a dominating victory on Thursday night, Dinesh Karthik has shared a video, congratulating RCB Women for the historic and dominating victory in Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. AB de Viliers shares a heartfelt message on Instagram As Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik pour wishes to the Bengaluru Women, former RCB legend AB de Villiers shares a heartfelt message on his Instagram handle after the victory against Delhi. Also read: 8 Indian players over age 30 in T20 World Cup: Afganistan and Nepal most youngest teams, age analysis of over 300 players Bengaluru’s record-breaking final in Vadodara against Delhi The WPL 2026 final at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara turned into a run-fest. Delhi Capitals, playing their fourth straight final, posted a massive 203 for 4, the highest total ever in a WPL final, led by Jemimah Rodrigues’ impressive 57. In response, facing a daunting target, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana delivered a captain’s knock for the ages. Her explosive 87 off just 41 balls, combined with Georgia Voll’s 79, powered a stunning 165-run partnership that dismantled the Delhi bowling attack. RCB chased down the target with two balls to spare, completing the highest successful run chase in WPL history.