India, Feb. 6 -- Delhi Capitals' twisted, nightmarish curse refused to leave them even on a night they posted their highest total in a Women's Premier League (WPL) match, and the second-highest by any team in a playoff. Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll's imperious 165-run stand for the second wicket in Vadodara on Thursday helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down 204 with two balls to spare as they reclaimed the WPL title for the second time in their history. For Delhi, it was heartbreak yet again.

For the fourth consecutive time, Delhi Capitals suffered defeat in a WPL final. The anguish was evident as captain Jemimah Rodrigues fought back tears and headed straight into the dressing room after the match ended in RCB's favour. Forme...