Nadine De Klerk and Grace Harris starred as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dominated UP Warriorz by eight wickets, securing a spot in the WPL 2026 final. As reported by 8jjcricket, the win also virtually ended UP Warriorz’s playoff hopes.

After winning the toss, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana elected to field. De Klerk’s brilliant 4/22 and Harris’s 2/22 restricted UP Warriorz to 143/8, despite a strong 72-run opening partnership between Deepti Sharma (55) and Meg Lanning (41). RCB’s bowlers applied relentless pressure, triggering a middle-over collapse that proved decisive.

Chasing 144, Grace Harris led the charge with a blistering 75 off 37 balls, including 13 fours and two sixes. She shared a 108-run partnership with Mandhana, who added a 26-ball fifty, ensuring RCB cruised home with 41 balls to spare. The victory highlighted Harris’s aggressive batting and De Klerk’s all-round impact.

UP Warriorz’s middle-order struggled under pressure, falling short despite a promising start. The defeat left them at the bottom of the standings with limited playoff chances.

RCB’s win propelled them to 12 points, topping the league table and confirming a place in the final. The combination of tactical bowling by De Klerk and explosive batting by Harris underscored RCB’s championship credentials, making them favorites for the title.

The match showcased star performances and team balance, as RCB demonstrated their ability to dominate under pressure and solidify their WPL 2026 campaign