In a standout first innings at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium in Vadodara, Delhi Capitals (WPL) posted a commanding 203 for 4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the WPL 2026 final, setting a challenging total for one of the biggest matches in the league’s history. The innings was anchored by a captain’s knock from Jemimah Rodrigues, whose composed yet dynamic batting provided the foundation for Delhi’s mammoth score.
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Rodrigues leads from the front
Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues was at the heart of her side’s assault, playing with remarkable timing and breadth of stroke around the ground. Rodrigues scored a fluent 57 off 37 balls, punctuated by eight boundaries, showcasing her range, from clean drives through the off side to deft placements over the infield that kept the scoreboard ticking. Her innings was a study in balance, blending calculated aggression with an awareness of game context on the biggest stage.
Rodrigues’s knock was more than just runs on the board, it was a statement innings that set the tone early, establishing Delhi Capitals as the side in control and sending a message about her leadership and form at a critical juncture.
Key partnerships and supporting knocks
While Rodrigues’s half-century formed the backbone of the innings, she received valuable support from Laura Wolvaardt, who scored a classy 44. Their partnership was pivotal in building momentum after the powerplay and ensured the Capitals maintained a high run-rate throughout the middle overs. Wolvaardt’s crisp timing and rotating of strike complemented Rodrigues’s aggression, allowing Delhi to open up the innings and accelerate when needed.
Openers Shafali Verma and Lizelle Lee also got Delhi off to a brisk start inside the first six overs, laying a strong platform on which the later batters could attack. Together, the top order ensured Delhi was never behind the required run rate at any stage of the 20-over challenge.
Highest first-innings total in WPL final
Delhi’s 203 for 4 represented one of the biggest runs totals ever posted in a WPL final, reflecting a batting display that mixed caution with intent. A score of over 200 in T20 cricket places intense pressure on any opposing side, especially in a title match where early breakthroughs and momentum are crucial.
This final was Delhi Capitals’ fourth successive appearance in a Women’s Premier League final, and Jemimah's sensational knock certainly took her side closer to their maiden WPL triumph.
