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Virat Kohli praises RCB win in WPL 2026 [Source: X]
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women lifted their Women’s Premier League title for the second time after 2024 on the night of February 6, 2026, on the back of some serious contributions from the team’s No. 18, Smriti Mandhana. From one captain to another, former franchise skipper Virat Kohli shared a heartfelt congratulatory message on his Instagram account following the team’s triumph.
Virat Kohli, who has been the flag bearer of the franchise since the inception of the league, also lifted the trophy for RCB for the first time in 18 years back in 2025. It now appears that a new success story has begun for the franchise.
Virat Kohli shares heartfelt post for RCB
Virat Kohli, who is known to post on social media infrequently, especially after a reported technical glitch that almost deleted his Instagram page and left fans stunned a few days ago, shared a major post celebrating RCB Women’s victory.
After RCB Women defeated Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026 final at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, a picture of Smriti Mandhana and her teammates lifting the trophy was posted on Kohli’s account, accompanied by a heartfelt caption.
Kohli pens hearty note after RCB’s WPL 2026 win
Virat Kohli spoke about the bond he shares with the RCB fanbase and highlighted how important the win was for both the franchise and its supporters. He also urged the team to enjoy the moment and embrace the celebrations.
“Champions again 🏆⭐️⭐️. Keeping the rcb flag flying high and something that each one of you can be Proud of. To smriti @smriti_mandhana and the whole squad and the management team, a big congratulations for this tremendous victory. You guys deserve this undoubtedly. Enjoy the moment and embrace the love of our amazing fans,” Kohli wrote.
The post was shared at around 2 AM IST and garnered 6.5 million likes within seven to eight hours, with fans flooding the comments section to congratulate Kohli and Mandhana.
The big win and what it means for RCB
RCB Women created history in the WPL 2026 final by chasing a record target of 204 runs, the highest successful chase in an IPL or WPL final, to lift the title for the second time.
The win was powered by a sensational partnership between Smriti Mandhana (87) and Georgia Voll (79), who added 165 runs off 92 deliveries. Radha Yadav then sealed the tense chase with a winning boundary in the final over.
The victory marked a major turnaround for the franchise, which had endured years of heartbreak. From struggling near the bottom of the IPL table since 2008 to becoming reigning champions in the Women’s Premier League, RCB have come a long way.
The men’s team had won the 2025 edition under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, but the emotional core of that triumph was Virat Kohli, who led the side for nine long years. With new title sponsors ‘Nothing’, Kohli’s RCB now truly look like a franchise that defines championship success.
