RCB captain Smriti Mandhana, left, with teammate Georgia Voll (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The winners of the Women’s Premier League 2026 final walked away with a prize check of Rs 6 crore, underscoring the league’s growing financial stability and consistency at the top level of women’s franchise cricket. The amount reflects the prize money awarded to Mumbai Indians following their triumph in the 2025 final, reinforcing the BCCI’s commitment to maintaining strong incentives for excellence in the women’s game.Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a high-scoring final on Thursday, bagged a prize of Rs 6 crore after clinching their second WPL title. The runners-up, Delhi Capitals, once again flopped on the biggest stage despite reaching the fourth final, but still earned a significant cash reward for their campaign.
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RCB’s title win was built on dominant batting in a pressure chase. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a stunning 87 off 41 balls while Georgia Voll produced a match-defining 79 off 54 balls. Their 165-run partnership for the second wicket laid the foundations for a record chase as RCB overhauled Delhi’s imposing 203 for four with two balls to spare.Delhi Capitals had earlier posted a formidable total after Jemimah Rodrigues played a fluent 57 off 37 balls and Chinelle Henry added late impetus with a quick 35 off just 15 deliveries. Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee also made valuable contributions but the total ultimately proved insufficient against a relentless RCB response.With this win, RCB joined Mumbai Indians as the most successful teams in Women’s Premier League history, both having won multiple titles. The unchanged prize money from 2025 to 2026 reflects the league’s stable commercial position rather than short-term inflation, a sign of structured growth rather than volatility.A purse of Rs 6 crore not only rewards the champions but also highlights the WPL’s status as one of the most lucrative domestic tournaments in women’s cricket. As the league continues to mature, the consistency in prize money and quality of high-profile finals point to a sustainable model that continues to raise the profile, competitiveness and earning potential of women cricketers in India and beyond.
