In a high-octane clash that lived up to the championship billing, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara witnessed a moment of pure cricketing theater on Thursday. As Delhi Capitals (DC) Women defended a mountain of a total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women, West Indies star Chinelle Henry produced a delivery that will be etched in WPL folklore, shattering the stumps and the momentum of one of the world’s most dangerous power-hitters, Grace Harris.

Chinelle Henry castles Grace Harris shattering her stumps in WPL 2026 Final

Chasing a mammoth target of 204, RCB needed a blistering start. However, the game changed in the blink of an eye during the first ball of the second over. Henry, steaming in with the new ball, delivered a peach of a delivery that left the Vadodara crowd gasping.

Zinging in on a perfect length between middle and off-stump, the ball jagged back sharply off the surface. Harris, looking to establish dominance early, attempted a hopeful stab, but the late movement was simply too much to handle. The ball zipped past the inside edge, whistling through the gap to uproot the middle stump.

The visual was spectacular, the middle pole out of the ground and the zing bails lighting up the night sky. Henry embarked on a jubilant, celebratory sprint, leaving Harris to depart for just 9 runs off 7 balls. This early breakthrough wasn’t just a wicket; it was a psychological blow that removed RCB’s primary aggressor in the powerplay.

Here’s the video:

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RCB’s chase falters early pursuing a huge target against DC

The foundation for DC’s dominance was laid earlier in the evening by a clinical batting performance. Captain Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front with a sparkling 57 off 37 balls, supported by Laura Wolvaardt’s aggressive 44. The finishing touch came from Henry herself, who proved her worth as an all-rounder by smashing an unbeaten 35 off just 15 balls, propelling Delhi to a formidable 203/4.

In response, the RCB chase has been a tale of two halves. After the shock of losing Harris at 9/1, Captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll attempted a rescue mission. Despite the scoreboard pressure, the duo managed to bring up the team’s 50-run mark in just 5.5 overs. At the end of the mandatory Powerplay, RCB stood at 59/1, maintaining a healthy run rate of 9.83.

However, the required run rate remains a daunting 10.35, with 145 runs still needed from 84 deliveries. While Mandhana (17*) and Voll (30*) have stabilized the ship with a 50-run partnership, the shadow of Henry’s opening spell looms large. To lift the trophy, RCB will need a record-breaking middle-order surge to overcome a Delhi side that currently looks like the favourites to be crowned champions in Vadodara.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.