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In a riveting encounter in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, Sobhana Asha‘s emerged as the star performer, securing a spectacular five-wicket haul against UP Warriorz. Asha’s brilliant bowling display played a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) narrow two-run vꦉictory in M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Saturday (February 24), setting the tone for an exhilarating season. Asha eventually won the Player of the Match award.
Sobhana Asha’s bowling masterclass
Asha’s sensational spell of 5 for 22 in four overs showcased her ability to dismantle the opposition’s batting lineup. She struck early, dismissing key players like Vrinda Dinesh and Tahlia McGrath, and delivered a decisive blow in her last over, claiming the wickets of Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris and Kiran Navgire. Asha’s heroics restri☂cted UP Warriorz to 155/7, falling just short of the target set by RCB.
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Sabbhineni Meghana and Richa Ghosh lead RCB’s fightback with bat
Earlier in the match, RCB faced an early challenge after losing openers Sophie Devine and Smriti Mandhana quickly. However, Sabbhineni Meghana and Richa Ghosh orchestrated a remarkable recovery with a fantastic partnership. Meghana’s composed half-century, scoring 53 off 44 balls, and Ghosh’s explosive innings of 62 off 37 balls, marked by seven fours and a six, propelled RCB♉ to a competitive total of 157/6 in 20 overs.
Despite a few setbacks during the innings, RCB’s fightback in the latter part, led by Ghosh and Meghana, showcased their resilience and determination. The thrilling contest unfolded with Shobana♋’s exceptional bowling sealing the victory for RCB in their WPL 2024 opener, setting the stage fo𒁏r an exciting season ahead.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
💪 🚀— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal)
and I thought she was one of th♐e stories of the tournament. I only saw her bowl a bit today but if there is a better leggie than her in India, I want to wat✨ch— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
— रोहित जुगलान Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan)
— Faiz Fazel (@theFaizFazel)
starts off with 2 absolutely cracker games!— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz)
at the Chinnaswamy is unreal. The vibe is different. The noise is deafening…Another good game in the making
‘Wow Premier League’ is entertainment max 🫶🏽
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952_)
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
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