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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a convincing 23-run victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) in the final match of the Bengaluru leg of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. This win comes after two consecutive defeats, marking a strong come�𒐪�back for the team.
Strong batting performance by RCB
RCB set the tone with a solid batting performance, posting a challenging total of 198/3. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a well-paced 80 off 50 balls, featuring 10 fours and 3 sixes. Ellyse Perry provided crucial support with a knock of 58 off 37 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. Richa Ghosh finished the innings with an unbeaten 21 off 10 balls, adding valuable late-order im🐷petus.
UPW chase starts well, falters later
UPW began their chase on a positive note with Alyssa Healy scoring a quick-fire 55 off 38 balls. However, they were unable to sustain the momentum, losing wickets at regular interva▨ls. This prevented them from building partnerships and ultimately led to their downfall.
A controversial LBW decision against Chamari Athapaththu added to UPW’s struggles. Replays showed the ball pitching outside leg stump, leaving the UPW camp in disbelief.
RCB bowling steadies the ship
Despite conceding runs upfront, the RCB bowlers tightened their lines later in the innings. Sophie Devine and Sophie Molineux picked up two wickets each, while Renuka Singh and Asha Sobhana chipped in with one wicket api𝓡ece. RCB were able to defend their total successfully, securing their second win against UPW in the tournament.
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Here’s how Twitter reacted to RCB’s victory:
– 3rd win from 5 games.
– Orange Cap.
– POTM.Smriti Mandhana is bossing WPL 2024. 🫡
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
✅This is like Ab de Villiers and Virat Kohli in the same team
We're blessed to have queen Ellyse Perry and queen Smriti mandhana in RCB.
— Kevin (@imkevin149)
The hug moment 𒉰of Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry after won the match.
– This is beautiful..!!! ❤️
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Smriti Mandhana makes six-hitting look peaceful.
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm)
On top of the leaderboard for🤪 the most runs in th𒊎is , Smriti rightfully takes the throne 🙌
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
Smriti Mandhana 🔥
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
Well Played Warriorz! We won't give up 💛
— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz)
The Sintex Six of the Matc🍨h ꦆbetween & goes to Ellyse Perry. | | | |
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20)
Team RC𒁏B thanking the love and support from the Chinnaswamy crowd. 👏❤️
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
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