Clinical RCB beat UP Warriorz by eight wickets to reach WPL 2026 finals as fans cheer

Royal Challengers Bangalore cementing their status as the team to beat WPL 2026pass a Clinical eight doors dismantled of UP warrior Direct ticket to the finals. In a high-stakes win at Baroda, the defending champions kept their cool under pressure and effectively neutralized their dangerous opponents through tactical advantage and individual brilliance. By topping the standings, Smriti MandanaThe team has bypassed the knockout rounds and received a well-deserved week off before the final showdown.

WPL 2026: Grace Harris gives RCB a mind-blowing masterclass with Smriti Mandhana

Grace Harris She once again proved to be the ultimate game-changer, plaguing her former team with a wild 75 off just 39 balls, teasing a target of 144 runs. Harris, who started the batting with skipper Mandana, wasted no time in asserting his dominance, unraveling the Warriors’ power-play strategy with a flurry of boundaries and clearing the way with ease. Her game was a well-choreographed attack that included nine fours and four towering sixes, and she reached her half-century in just 22 deliveries, effectively killing the game in the first eight overs.

The Australian all-rounder’s ability to manipulate the pitch and target specific bowlers remains. Meg Lanning There was no answer and Harris smashed the opening score of 108 in under 10 overs. Although she eventually fell in the 13th round, her dismissal was merely a formality as the required pace had plummeted to less than 3 points per round. The performance solidified her status as a top Orange Cap contender and showcased her reputation as one of the most devastating finishers in the women’s game.

Mandhana, who watched the carnage from the best seat in the house, provided the perfect foil with a solid unbeaten 54 balls, ensuring the chase was completed with 41 balls to spare. Harris’ sheer pace not only secured the two points but also significantly improved RCB’s net run-rate, putting their title credentials beyond doubt.

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RCB bowling Nadine de Klerk holds down UP Warriorz

RCB’s win was underpinned by a disciplined bowling performance that restricted the dangerous Warriorz line-up to a below-par total of 143/8. After opting to field, Bengaluru bowlers were forced to remain patient as Meg Lanning (40) and Deepti Sharma (55) A stable 74 operation platform has been built for tourists. The breakthrough finally comes Nadine de Klerkhe played a sensational three-wicket blast, finishing with career-best figures of 4/22, effectively escaping the middle order for a few minutes.

Harris also made a significant contribution in holding the ball, outsmarting Harleen Dell and Chloe Tryon Claiming 2/22 and triggering a collapse, the Warriors lost 4 wickets for just 11 runs. Shriyanka Patil Provide final touches, remove scenery Deepti Sharma in the penultimate game to ensure that the opponent does not succeed in the final game. Lauren Bell At the other end, she maintained her usual stingy attitude, conceding just 21 runs in four overs while exerting relentless pressure on the new batsmen.

The collective effort of the bowling unit meant that the Warriors, despite taking possession of the wicket early on, never found the required acceleration on a surface that began to provide grip for the spinners. Georgia completeEqually impressive was the fact that he made two crucial catches to maintain the high pressure throughout the 20 overs. This all-round dominance of the ball gave the RCB batsmen freedom to play knowing that the target was well below the par score at the Cottambe Stadium.

Here’s how fans reacted:

The ending is here👊

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 29, 2026

That’s what Grace Harris can do. The Queen is back🥶❤️ pic.twitter.com/cbItj7l45M

– Parry (@BluntIndianGal) January 29, 2026

If someone had told me at the start of this WPL season that RCB would go straight to the finals after winning 6 out of 8 league games without Ellyse Perry, I would never have believed them. 😅

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) January 29, 2026

What a season for RCB

They topped the table for the first time in the group stage #WPL

Now one win away from the championship#WPL2026 #Upwvrcb

— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) January 29, 2026

Grace Harris’ Bicep Celebration 🥶 pic.twitter.com/aHc4ODMdEF

— Vivek (@Hailkohli18) January 29, 2026

RCB may not have the best team on paper, but throughout the tournament, even without Perry and Pooja, the team played the best cricket of any team. Someone or another usually comes forward at different times. Well deserved first place and final.

— GK (@FCBxRCB) January 29, 2026

RCB will then enter the finals for the third consecutive time!
✅WPL 2024
✅IPL 2025
✅WPL 2026
It’s time to achieve the three-peat! 🏏🤞

— Sohini M. (@Mittermaniac) January 29, 2026

🚨RCB advances to WPL 2026 finals🚨

– Smriti Mandhana and her army are completely dominant. pic.twitter.com/nubJ9bjLyP

——Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 29, 2026