The stage was set, the flood lights were twinkling and the air of Vadodara was full of anticipation. Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Reached its grand peak. BCA Stadium to become hub of women’s cricket on February 5, 2026 Delhi Capitals Women (DC) competed against Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB) In a high-stakes finale.
While the rivalry between Smriti Mandhanaof rcb and jemima rodrigues‘DC provided the competitive spark, starting the evening with a literal explosion of entertainment. Before the first ball was bowled, the closing ceremony transformed the cricket ground into a vibrant carnival, blending the high-octane energy of the game with the timeless allure of Bollywood and contemporary music.
Malaika Arora and Talwinder light up the final night of WPL 2026 with glitter and swag
The closing ceremony was no less than a cinematic spectacle, designed to celebrate the spirit of the tournament. The evening started with the arrival of Evergreen Malaika AroraWhich once again proved why she is the ultimate queen of the stage.
Performing at the Vadodara Stadium, Malaika enthralled the thousands in attendance with a high-energy medley. The highlight of their set was an iconic performance “Shadows,” Where his rhythmic precision and charismatic presence made the entire stadium dance in unison. Their performance created a glamorous atmosphere, bridging the gap between the intensity of the final and the celebratory atmosphere of the league’s conclusion.
Here is the video:
Glitz, glamor and energy
First Malaika Arora mesmerized the crowd in Vadodara #TATAWPL 2026 Grand Finale! ➡️#ClaimTheCrown | #RCBvDC | #Last pic.twitter.com/Qe25yUxBpx
– Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) 5 February 2026
After glamor comes the “fiery” energy of the Punjabi sensation Talvinder. Known for his unique style and chart-topping hits, Talwinder’s performance completely enthralled the crowd. The stadium transformed into a giant concert hall as their bass-heavy track and infectious energy echoed through the stands. Fans were seen dancing in the aisles, fully prepared for the battle of the best. The synergy between Malaika’s classic Bollywood charm and Talwinder’s modern, edgy vibe provided the right ‘groove’ to move forward in the game.
Here is the video:
High notes and high energy 🎶
Talwinder Singh gave it a musical start #TATAWPL 2026 final 😊#ClaimTheCrown | #RCBvDC | #Last pic.twitter.com/VSayPz2hXl
– Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) 5 February 2026
Also read: WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals’ path to the final under the leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues
RCB-W vs DC-W: Playing XI of both teams for WPL 2026 Grand Finale
With the music still echoing, attention moved back to 22 yards. After winning the toss, RCB captain Mandhana decided to bowl first, keeping with the trend of chasing the target under lights in the tournament. Both teams opted for consistency, fielding unchanged lineups from their previous wins.
Delhi Capitals Women: : Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Nikki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani, Nandini Sharma
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: : grace harrisSmriti Mandhana (captain), Georgia Woll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Lauren Bell
Also read: WPL 2026: RCB’s path to the final under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
