Smriti Mandhana Becomes RCB's Highest Run-Scorer in WPL History, Sets Partnership Records

Smriti Mandhana, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), became the franchise's highest run-scorer in Women's Premier League (WPL) history during the 2026 final against Delhi Capitals. She surpassed Ellyse Perry's previous record of 972 runs by finishing the season with 1,023 runs. Mandhana also set records for the highest partnership in a WPL final, partnering with Georgia Voll for a 165-run stand, and holds the most 100-run partnerships in the league.