Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second Women’s Premier League title by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final in February 2026. Mandhana scored 87 off 41 balls, including 12 fours and 3 sixes, while chasing 204 runs in the summit clash. The left-handed batter has been a key player for the franchise in the WPL.
“One of the favourite things about Mandhana, the way she carries herself and the clarity she has with what she is doing, she really says for sure, she is a leader, she knows what she is doing, her ability to grasp the situation is very intuitive,” Karthik, batting coach with RCB in the IPL, told the club’s official website.
Dinesh Karthik Compares Smriti Mandhana To MS Dhoni
“She gives us the freedom to do what we want, to allow us to do what we want, at the same time, if we have any doubt, she is there. And guess what, the last person I heard who had a similar attribute about was MS Dhoni, very gracious,” Karthik said.
Smriti Mandhana Named in India Squad for 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Smriti Mandhana is part of India’s squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team in the upcoming tournament. India have selected a balanced squad with experienced players and emerging talent as they aim to win their first Women’s T20 World Cup title.
The middle order includes Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh. Deepti Sharma leads the all-rounders. Radha Yadav and Asha Sobhana handle spin, while Renuka Singh leads the pace attack, supported by younger seam options.
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