Georgia Voll's stellar performance led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second Indian Women's Premier League title, pulling off the biggest successful chase in the league's history. The team faced Delhi Capitals in the final, who suffered their fourth straight defeat. Bengaluru was batting first, and Delhi posted a commanding 4-203. However, the turning point came with a 165-run second-wicket partnership between captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, who led the charge. With eight runs needed from the last four balls, Radha Yadav sealed the deal with two straight boundaries, securing Bengaluru's triumph.
Mandhana, named Player of the Match, praised Voll's performance, highlighting her intent and leadership. Despite a poor season in the WBBL, Voll shone in the final, matching Mandhana's shot for shot in their match-winning partnership. She reached 50 off 37 deliveries and soared to a brilliant 79 off 54 balls, featuring 14 boundaries, before being caught in the deep. Mandhana, an India superstar, was also dismissed after a 41-ball 87, leaving RCB with 13 runs to be scored off eight balls. But Radha Yadav stepped up, crunching two up-and-over boundaries to seal victory.
Voll described her performance as one of the best of her career, considering her earlier struggles. Fellow Australian Grace Harris opened for Bengaluru, scoring nine before being dismissed. Harris also contributed during the first innings in the field, taking a crucial catch that dismissed Delhi's Lizelle Lee. Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, and Chinelle Henry propelled Delhi to their formidable total. Harris's best service, arguably, was her unique team talk, drawing inspiration from Roger Federer's success rate.
This victory marked a significant achievement for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Georgia Voll, showcasing their resilience and teamwork in the face of a formidable challenge.