Delhi Capitals (DC) delivered a commanding performance on Saturday (March 1) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by nine wickets to become the first team to qualify for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 playoffs. The emphatic win not only confirmed DC’s dominan??ce in the tournament but also set social media buzzing as their admin took a cheeky dig at RCB.

Social media banter heats up WPL 2025 rivalries

The banter between the two franchises began weeks ago when RCB had defeated DC in their earlier encounter, only for Delhi to exact revenge in the most ruthless manner possible. Following their victory, DC took to social media to troll RCB after the Bengaluru-based fr??anchise deleted an old tweet from their previous match.

In the earlier game on February 17 at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, RCB had beaten DC by eight wickets, prompting their admin to mock Delhi with an “Uno Reverse” response to DC’s pre-match confidence. However, after DC avenged their defeat in the reverse fixture, RCB quickly deleted their tweet, seemingly trying to erase their earlier boast. DC’s social media admin was quick to catch on, posting a screenshot of the deleted tweet and replying with a sarcastic, “Tweet deleted?” The post instantly went viral, g??arnering numerous views within hours, while RCB’s admin?? remained silent on the matter.

Tweet deleted? 👀 pic.twitter.com/g5mmzVcjTQ

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 1, 2025

Also READ: Twitter reactions: Shafali Verma blows away RCB at Chinnaswamy to take DC to?? WPL 2025 playoffs

Delhi Capitals’ commanding performance leaves RCB reeling

Delhi’s dominant performance on the field was as ruthless as their social media comeback. After winning the toss, RCB opted to bat first and set a target of 147/5 in 20 overs, with Ellyse Perry anchoring the innings. However, RCB’s batting lineup failed to capitalize on a strong start, as DC’s disciplined bowling attack kept the scoring rate in check. Despite some resistance from Perry and Richa Ghosh, RCB?? could not post a formidab??le total, leaving them vulnerable against DC’s powerful batting lineup.

Shafali Verma then took center stage in the chase, blazing her way to a??n unbeaten 80 off just 48 balls, smashing 11 fours and 3 sixes. She was ably supported by captain Meg Lanning, who played a steady knock of 43 runs not out, ensuring that Delhi cruised to victory in just 15.3 overs with nine wickets in hand. The emphatic win not only solidified DC’s position at the top of the? table but also exposed RCB’s struggles, as they succumbed to their fourth consecutive home defeat at at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB’s playoff hopes hang by a thread after four consecutive home defeats

The defending champions, who started their WPL 2025 campaign with two back-to-back wins in Vadodara, have since faced a disastrous run at home. Their four-match losing streak has now pushed them to fourth place in the points table??, making their playoff chances highly uncertain. With just two matches left in the league stage, RCB’s path to the playoffs is now hanging by a thread, and their qualification depends on their ability to bounce back with strong performances in their remaining games.

RCB will next face UP Warriorz on March 8 in Lucknow, followed by a crucial clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 11 in Delhi. They now must win both matches convincingly to keep their playoff hopes alive. Even if they secure victories, their qualification may still depend on the net run rate and the performances of other teams, adding immense pressure on Smriti Mandhana and her squad. With their fo??rm dipping at the? worst possible time, RCB’s road ahead looks extremely challenging.

Also WATCH: Ellyse Perry plucks a sensa??t??ional catch to dismiss Meg Lanning in WPL 2025

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 witnessed an epic splash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. Amongst all the things that were highlighted during the course of this match, the Capitals�?latest spin prodigy Nallapureddy Shree Charani has emerged as a ma??jor talking point after her brilliant performance with the bowl against the defending champions o??n her WPL debut.

N. Shree Charani’s remarkable bowling against RCB

The masterclass from Shree Charani started during the 16th over of the RCB innings after DC won the toss and invited the home team to bat first. With Ellyse Perry holding the innings on one end, Raghvi Bisht supported her from the other by that time. Shree Charani broke the partnership with an emphatic delivery which forced her to step forward and go down the track to the bowl. Bisht missed the ball completely which went straight to wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce  who quickly dislodged the bails.

The dominance form Shree Charani did not just end there, she pulled a good-length delivery on the 5th ball of the over which turned on its head. Richa Ghosh, who just scored a boundary on the previous delivery decided to attack the ball and hit it out of the ground. But, it took a thick edge instead and gave away a simple catch to the Capitals skipper Meg Lanning.

Here’s the video:

One Brings Two 👏

N. Charani gets her first and second #TATAWPL wickets in the same over 🙌#DC have pushed #RCB back to 131/5 after 18 overs.

Updates ▶️ //t.co/pTL9a8wDJL#RCBvDC | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/xqrj30u8ts

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 1, 2025

Also Watch: Ellyse Pe?rry? plucks a sensational catch to dismiss Meg Lanning in WPL 2025

Dominance from DC pave the way for their play-off qualification

In the 14th match of the ongoing tournament, DC emerged victorious. The Challengers posted a total of 147/5 in their stipulated 20 overs. However, the Capitals chased down the target effortlessly, reaching 151/1 in just 15.3 overs, with 27 balls to spare. Shafali Verma was the star performer with the bat, remaining unbeaten on 80 from just 43 balls, guiding her team to a dominant win. With the 9-wicket victory , ?the Capitals reinforced their position at the top and became the first win to qualify for the play-offs.

Also Read: WPL 2025: Net??izens go wild as Delhi Capitals demolish Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets

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The 14th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will witness an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. The game is set to be a crucial encounter for b??oth sides as they aim to solidify their position in the tournament standings.

Delhi Capitals have been dominant so far, sitting at the top of the poi?nts table with four wins in six matches. Their consistent performances have made them the team to beat this season. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru find themselves in thir??d place with just two victories from five outings. A win in this contest would be vital for them to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

With bo??th teams eager to secure crucial points, fans can expect a thrilling battle as the tournament progresses? toward its decisive phase.

Match Details: Women’s Premier League 2025, Match 14 

• Date and Time: March 01 – 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is kn?own for its batting-friendly pitch, making it ideal for T20 matches. The surface provides true bounce, enabling batters to play their shots freely, while the short boundaries contribute to high-scoring encounters.

BLR-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh
• Batters: Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
• All-rounders: Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Ellyse Perry, Marizanne Kapp
• Bowler: Renuka Thakur

BLR-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Ellyse Perry (c), Jess Jonassen (vc)
• Choice 2: Richa Ghosh (c), Shafali Verma (vc)

Also WATCH: Kashvee Gautam knocks over Richa Ghosh with a pinpoint yorker and celebrates in sty??le

BLR-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Kim Garth, Jemimah Rodrigue??s, Heather Gr??aham, Alice Capsey

BLR-W vs DEL-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 01, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, ?Richa Ghosh (wk), Raghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Prema Rawat, Renuka Singh Thakur, Ekta Bisht, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nuzhat Parween, Heather Graham, Charlotte Dean, Jagravi Pawar, Joshitha VJ

Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues?, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu, Sneha Deepthi, Nandini Kashyap, N?allapureddy Charani, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Taniya Bhatia

Also READ: WPL 2025:?? Netizens go wild as Delhi Capitals demolish Mumbai Indians by 9 wickets

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Gujarat Giants (GG) registered a comprehensive six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 12th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, February 28. The game saw some intense moments, including a sensational yorker by Kashvee Gautam that knocked over Richa Ghosh, further tilting the match in Gujarat’s favour.

Gujarat Giants’ smart call at the toss

Winning the toss, Gujarat Giants opted to field first, a decision that proved to be instrumental in restricting RCB’s batting lineup. Their bowlers displayed a disciplined performance, stifling RC??B’s batters and ensuring they couldn’t accelerate at any point during their innings.

RCB’s struggle with the bat

RCB had a rocky start as they lost early wickets, making it difficult for them to build momentum. Wickets at regular intervals never allowed them to break free, despite efforts from Kanika Ahuja, who top-scored with 33 runs. Richa attempted to stabilize the innings, but her stay at the crease was cut sho??rt by a breathtaking de?livery from Kashvee.

Kashvee Gautam’s yorker stuns Richa Ghosh

The defining moment of the first i?nnings came in the 15th over, on the last ball, when Kashvee  delivered a pinpoint yorker. Richa, attempting an off-side drive, failed to bring her bat down in time, resulting in the ball crashing into the off-stump. The Giants�?bowler erupted in celebration as the crowd acknowledged her brilliance. Ghosh departed after scoring 9 runs off 10 balls, including one six, leaving RCB struggling to post a competitive total.

Here’s the video:

𝙄. 𝘾. 𝙔. 𝙈. 𝙄

Kashvee Gautam cleans up Richa Ghosh with an accurate? 🎯 yorker and celebrates in s?tyle 🥳

Updates ▶️ //t.co/G1rjRvSkxu#TATAWPL | #RCBvGG | @Giant_Cricket pic.twitter.com/9THNHBtwlr

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 27, 2025

Also WATCH: Ashleigh Gardner strikes as Ellyse P?erry records her first-ever WPL duck

RCB managed to put up only 125/7 in their allotted 20 overs, with Tanuja Kanwar (2/16) and Deandra Dottin (2/31) leading the bowling attack for Gujarat. Their tight spells ensured that ??RCB could not reach a par score on a traditionally high-scoring Bengaluru pitch.

Ashleigh Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield seal the chase for Gujarat Giants

Chasing a modest target of 126, Gujarat Giants displayed a composed batting effort. Ashleigh Gardner led the charge with a magnificent 58-run knock, supported by Phoebe Litchfield, who remained unbeaten on 30. Their partnership ensured that Gujarat maintained control throughout the chase. Despite a few hiccups, Gujarat reached the target comfortably in 16.3 overs, finishing at 126/4.

Renuka Singh provided some resi?stance with the ball for RCB, claiming two wickets for 24 runs, but her efforts weren’t enough to prevent GG from sealing the win.

Also READ: WPL 2025 [Twitter reactions] – Smriti Mandhana’s RCB suffers 3rd consecutive defeat as Gujarat Giants dominate in Bengaluru

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) endured another disappointing outing in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 as they suffered their third consecutive defeat, this time at the hands of Gujarat Giants.

Playing at home in Bengaluru, RCB failed to post a competitive total, managing only 125/7 in their 20 overs. Gujarat, led by a blistering knock from captain Ashleigh Gardner, chased down the target comfortably in just 16.3 overs, securing a com?manding six-wicket victory.

RCB’s batting struggles continue as Gujarat Giants’ bowlers shine

RCB’s batting woes were again evident as they lost early wickets, struggling to build partnerships. Danni Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed for just 4 runs in the first over, while Ellyse Perry followed suit, falling for a duck to Gardner. Skipper Smriti Mandhana, who has been out of form, a?lso fail?ed to make an impact, managing just 10 off 20 balls before falling to Tanuja Kanwar.

The middle-order showed some fight, with Kanika Ahuja (33 off 28) and Raghvi Bist (22 off 19) stitching together a 48-run stand. However, regular wickets towards the end meant RCB could only muster 125/7. Gujarat’s bowling attack was disciplined, with Tanuja Kanwar (2/16) and Deandra Dottin (2/31) leading the charge, while Kashvee Gautam and Gardner also chipped in with a wicket each.

Also WATCH: Ashleigh G?ardner strikes as Ellyse Perry records her first-ever WPL duck

Ashleigh Gardner’s power-packed fifty guides Gujarat to comfortable win

Chasing 126, Gujarat got off to a cautious start, losing Beth Mooney (17) and Dayalan Hemalatha (11) inside the powerplay. Harleen Deol struggled ?before falling for 5, leaving Gujarat at 66/3 in the 10th over. However, captain Gardner took charge, playing a stunning knock of 58 off just 31 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes.

Gardner’s counterattack, along with Phoebe Litchfield’s composed 30 off 21 balls, ensured Gujarat cruised to victory with 21 balls to spare. Georgia Wareham was the only bright spot for RCB with the ball, picking up 2/26, while Renuka Singh also grabbed two wickets. With this win, Gujarat climbed the points table, while RCB’s playoff hopes took a major hit with their third straight loss.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Smriti mandhana has to be the most overhyped female cricketer ever. The moment ball swings or spins she looks helpless. Never saw her performing in Knockouts, never saw her performing against big teams in imp games.
If not for rcb fan base she would've been history by now.

— Manas Chaurasiya (@manasolation_) February 27, 2025

One day Ellyse Perry failed to score runs & RCB couldn't even touch 130 runs mark, this team is full of fraud & captained by biggest fraud Smriti Mandhana.

Smriti Mandhana is just female version of Babar Azam who fails in every world cup knock out and failed in RCB games too!! pic.twitter.com/Ywp2jED2eZ

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) February 27, 2025

Can't play off spin, can't take on SLA… What is Smriti's strength

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) February 27, 2025

2 wins in 2 matches to 2 wins in 5 matches.
Top of table to a possible fifth in table…..
Horrible display of batting.

3 more matches to go

— RCB Xtra (@Xtra_vids) February 27, 2025

RCB women's team is just like the RCB men's team.

First, they will win a few matches, and we'll feel like, "Damn, this time the cup is ours."
Then, they'll start losing matches in such a way that we'll have to bring out the calculator.

— Mayurrrr (@themayurchouhan) February 27, 2025

I’m so done with being an RCB fan 🙂

— Jaanvi🏏 (@that_shutterbug) February 27, 2025

This is tough
From starting 2 win in 2 matches They lost ?3 consecu??tive

Openers are doing nothing

Richa only batted well in 1-2 match

Sm??riti Danni Richa are 3 batters we expect most after Perry in batting but all have been very disappointing except 1-2 match

— CricShyr (@cricshyr) February 27, 2025

Ashleigh Gardner’s Gujara?t Giants Crush RCB in WPL 2025! 🔥

– Smriti Mandhana’s side endures their third straight defeat of the season.#Cricket #WPL #WPL2025 #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/M1oDsySZ7g

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) February 27, 2025

A har?d pill 💊 to? swallow, despite a tough fight from Renuka and Wolfie 😔

We will be come back stronger. 💪#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #SheIsBold #WPL2025 #RCBvGG pic.twitter.com/y7LmXAKaWk

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 27, 2025

𝘼𝙖𝙟 𝙠𝙞 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙮 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞 𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙛 𝙨𝙚 🥳#RCBvGG #TATAWPL2025 #GujaratGiants #BringItOn #Adani pic.twitter.com/SW7jGIlNy5

— Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) February 27, 2025

Also WATCH: Shabnim Ismail knocks ??o?ver Sophie Ecclestone’s middle stump with an absolute snorter

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has reached back to the opening match of the season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to host Gujarat Giants (GG) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With 4 points in 4 matches, RCB are currently 2nd in the points table and will try to dominate the Giants who are still at the rock bottom ??of the points table struggling to break in much like previous season.

The hosts will rely upon skipper Smriti Mandhana’s ability to score runs on the board along with the all-round capabilities of Ellyse Perry. On the other hand, the Giants are reliant on Ashleigh Gardner and will hope that players like Deandra Dottin and Harleen Deol gain their momentum back for the team.

Match Details: Women’s Premier League 2025, Match 12

• Date and Time: February 27 �?07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is widely acclaimed for its batting-friendly conditions, making it a favorite venue for high-scoring T20 matches. The pitch offers a consistent bounce, which enables batters to play the?ir shots with confidence and ease. The short boundaries further amplify scoring opportunities, often leading to thrilling, high-run encounters. Teams batting first typically target a ??total of over 180 runs, capitalizing on the favorable conditions. While fast bowlers can extract some movement early on, it is the spinners who generally come into their own as the match progresses, with the pitch becoming drier. Given these dynamics, teams often prefer to bat first upon winning the toss, aiming to post a commanding total and put pressure on the opposition.

BLR-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney, Richa Ghosh
• Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Harleen Deol,
• All-rounders: Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham
• Bowlers: Renuka Singh Thakur, Kim Garth, Kashvee Gautam,

Also Read: ??Shreyanka Patil’s viral snap with Mayank Yadav during WPL 2025 match: Debunking dating rumors amid social media frenzy

BLR-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Ellyse Perry (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc)
• Choice 2: Deandra Dottin (c), Georgia Wareham (vc)

BLR-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Danni Wyatt, Kan??ika Ahuja

BLR-W vs GJ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 27, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Raghvi Bist, Sabbhineni Meghana, Kanika Ahuja, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham?, Joshitha VJ, Prema Rawat, Heather Graham, Sneh Rana, Richa Ghosh, Nuzhat Parween, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh Thakur, Jagravi Pawar, Kim Garth, and Cha?rlotte Dean.

Gujarat Giants: Laura Wolvaardt, Simran Shaikh, Bharti Fulmali, Phoebe Litchfield, Dayalan Hemalatha, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kashvee Gautam, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Meghna Singh, Mannat Kashyap, Danielle Gibson, Sayali? Satghare, Beth Mooney, Shabnam Md Shakil, Priya Mishra, Prakashika Naik, and Tanuja Kanwar.

Also Watch: RCB su?perstar Ellyse Perry makes her singing debut with a Kannada song

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to witness an exciting encounter as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off against UP Warriorz in the ninth match of the tournament. ??The game will be played at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadiu??m in Bengaluru on Monday.

The Challengers, led by Smriti Mandhana, has had a strong start to the season, winning two out of their three matches. However, their momentum was disrupted by a four-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in their last outing. This match is crucial for the defending champions as they aim to bounce back and maintain their position at the ??top of the table with four points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.835.

On the other hand, UP Warriorz are looking to build on their recent success. They secured their first win of the season with a convincing 33-run victory over Delhi Capitals, thanks to Chinelle Henry’s 62-run knock and Grace Harris’s hat-trick. This momentum could be pivotal a??s they seek to climb the standings from their current fourth position with two points and an NRR of +0.233

Match Details: Women’s Premier League 2025, Match 9

• Date and Time: February 24 – 07:30 pm IST/ 02:00 pm GMT
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is well known for its batting-friendly surface, particularly in T20 matches. The pitch offers consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots with ease. The relatively short boundarie??s further enhance scoring opportunities, often resulting in high-scoring encounters. First-innings total frequently exceed 180 runs due ??to these favourable conditions.

While pacers may find some movement early on, spinners tend to become more effect??ive as the matc??h progresses and the pitch begins to wear. As a result, teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first to set a challenging total for their opponents.

BLR-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh
• Batters: Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana, Kiran Navgire
• All-rounders: Grace Harris, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Chinelle Henry
• Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Kim Garth

BLR-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

• Choice 1: Tahlia McGrath (c), Georgia Wareham (vc)
• Choice 2: Chinelle Henry (c), Ellyse Perry (vc)

Also READ: Shreyanka Patil’s viral snap with Mayank Yadav during WPL 2025 match: Debunking dating rumors amid social media frenzy

BLR-W vs UP-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

D?anielle Wyatt-Hodge, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Vrinda Dinesh

BLR-W vs UP-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 24, 02:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (c??), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, R?aghvi Bist, Kanika Ahuja, Richa Ghosh (wk), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Ekta Bisht, Joshitha VJ, Renuka Singh Thakur, Sneh Rana, Sabbhineni Meghana, Nuzhat Parween, Heather Graham, Charlotte Dean, Jagravi Pawar, Prema Rawat

UP Warriorz: Kiran Navgire, Vrinda Dinesh, Deepti Sharma (c), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehraw??at, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry? (wk), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Alana King, Chamari Athapaththu, Arushi Goel, Poonam Khemnar, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana

Also READ: Top 3 players to reg??ister a hat-trick in WPL history ft. Grace Harris

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Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched a nail-biting four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 168, Mumbai reached the target with just one ball to spare, thanks to Amanjot Kaur’s match-winning all-round performance. While Ellyse Perry‘s breathtaking 81 off 43 balls propelled RCB to 167/7, Amanjot’s three wickets and an unbeaten 34* off 27 deliveries proved decisive in MI’s thrilling chase.

Ellyse Perry’s power-packed knock propels RCB to 167/7

RCB’s innings revolved around a magnificent 81 from Perry, who single-handedly steered her side to a competitive total. Smriti Mandhana (26 off 13) provided a fiery start, but wickets tumbled in quick succession as Mumbai’s bowlers applied pressure. Perry, however, displayed immense class, smashing 11 fours and two sixes at an incredible strike rate of 188.37. She anchored the innings while forming crucial partnerships with Richa Ghosh (28 off 25) and Kim Garth (8 not out off 10).

Amanjot emerged as MI’s standout bowler, dismantling RCB’s middle order with figures of 3/22 in three overs. Shabnim Ismail (1/36) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (1/40) were expensive but managed key breakthroughs. Despite Perry’s heroics, RCB fell just short of the 170 mark, leaving MI with a challenging ??but gettable target.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur steady Mumbai Indians’ chase

Mumbai’s chase began with a shaky start as Garth trapped Yastika Bhatia LBW for 8. Hayley Matthews (15 off 10) fell soon after, leaving MI at 66/2 in the powerplay. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt launched a counterattack, smashing a blistering 42 off 21 balls with nine boundaries, keeping Mumbai ahead of the required ra?te. Her innings was cut short by a brillia??nt delivery from Garth, shifting momentum back to RCB.

Harmanpreet Kaur took charge after Sciver-Brunt’s dismissal, playing a captain’s knock of 50 off 38 balls. She timed her innings to perfection, mixing caution with aggression, and stitched a crucial partnership with Amanjot. RCB’s bowlers, led by Georgia Wareham?? (3/21),? fought hard to keep the game in balance, but MI stayed in the hunt as the required rate remained within reach.

Also WATCH: Kim Garth cleans up Nat Sciver-Brunt’s stumps wi?th a?? peach

Amanjot Kaur holds her nerve to seal a last-over victory

With 24 runs needed off the last three overs, Amanjot and G Kamalini absorbed the pressure and rotated the strike effectively. Amanjot, having already starred wi??th the ball, played a mature knock under pressure, striking two boundaries and two sixes at a crucial strike rate of 125.92. Harmanpreet’s dismissal at 144/5 put MI in a tricky spot, but Amanjot’s composure in the fina?l overs ensured they crossed the line.

RCB had their moments in the match, with Garth (2/30) and Ekta Bisht (1/37) making timely breakthroughs. However, the lack of a death-over specialist hurt them, as MI capitalized on loose deliveries to inch closer to victory. With two needed off two balls, Kamalini calmly guided the ball for a boundary, sealing a famous win for Mumbai Indians and earning herself the Player of the Match award for her exceptional a??ll-round display.

Here’s how Twitter reacted: 

By God, #Amanjot and @ImHarmanpreet were brilliant today! #WPL2025

— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) February 21, 2025

Massive hits, Amanjot. Under pressure.
Another top game #WPL #RCBvMI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 21, 2025

Aman 𝘬𝘰 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯 🙏#AaliRe #MumbaiIndians #TATAWPL #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/RgiUlMuBYM

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 21, 2025

Queen Amanjot Kaur. Respect. She was so calm and cool even after the wicket of Harmanpreet Kaur and Sajana. pic.twitter.com/KTvzYL2Wr2

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) February 21, 2025

RCB vs MI: Box-office #WPL match.

A 16-year-old U-19 World Cup-winning Indian left-hander who idolises Smriti Mandhana hitting the winning runs for Harmanpreet Kaur's side in a cliffhanger in front of a deafening Chinnaswamy crowd — terrific game for women's cricket in India.

— Annesha Ghosh (@ghosh_annesha) February 21, 2025

Giving up was never on the table, and our girls fough??t with all their might. What a rollercoaste??r of a game! 😓

Though today’s result didn’t go our way, Monday awaits, we’ll come back stronger, bolder, better. 👊🏻#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #SheIsBold #WPL2025 #RCBvMI pic.twitter.com/HOH65I8V2M

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 21, 2025

Kamalini! 💪

You can be ill, unable to do much but can’t miss? a game like this. Amanjot Kaur was brilliant. RCB fought well?? but today belongs to her.

16 year old closing a chase! 👏🏼

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) February 21, 2025

Great game 🙌🏼

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) February 21, 2025

The greatest there ever been, the greatest there ever will be 🐐 pic.twitter.com/zHQ4ZWZ0Ym

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) February 21, 2025

Amanjot Kaur won the Player of the Match award for her exceptional all-round performance. #Cricket #WPL #WPL2025 #MI #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/ip9SfAvvzb

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) February 21, 2025

Also WATCH: Amanjot Kaur shatters Richa Ghosh?’s off ??stump with an spectacular delivery in the WPL 2025</h3

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

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In a delightful twist to her already illustrious cricketing career, Australian and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Ellyse Perry recently broug??ht a touch of humor during her podcast with host Danish Sait aka Mr. Nags.

On February 11, Tuesday, a video shared by the RCB franchise on their social media channels captured the star cricketer perform?ing a playful rendition of a Kannada song. After persistent insistence by Mr. Nags, Perry’s light-hearted musical interlude not only showcased her versatility beyond the cricket field but also endeared her further to fans, reinforcing her status as one of the sport’s most multifaceted personalities.

Ellyse Perry’s unforgettable musical moment with Mr. Nags

During a lively podcast session, Mr. Nags surprised everyone by enthusiastically urging Ellyse Perry to join him in a spontaneous musical duet, saying, “O Elise, uh, let’s do a song together: ‘Hello my lovely lady, who are you, who are you’!” Initially a bit hesitant, Perry soon embraced the challenge and not only joined in but also flawlessly delivered the Kannada segment of the song – a classic number from the 1987 film Premaloka, which starred Ravichandran and Juhi Chawla. As Mr. Nags began belting? out the male part with gusto, Perry confidently took on the female role, singing the catchy refrain,

“hello my lovely lady, who are u who are u?
kannada barodilva, kaNNeraDu kaaNolva?
kannadkadoLaginda kaaNtide ee anda!
haudeno manmatha, baaymuchkond hogatta..,”

“Hello, my lovely lady, who are you, who are you? Don’t you know Kannada? Can’t you see with both eyes? This beauty seems to be from within Karnataka! Oh, is that so, Mamatha? Will you just stay quiet and leave? I’ll let you go today, thinking you’re a new girl�?but I’ll see you again tomorrow,!” The entire performance, filled with ?infectious energy and a? touch of humor, ended on a high note. This memorable musical interlude not only showcased Perry’s versatility beyond her cricketing prowess but also highlighted the fun and spirited camaraderie that makes these moments so beloved by fans.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗿. 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗧 🐐

Start your day watching this Ellyse Perry special on @bigbasket_com presents RCB Insider.

PS: Pez makes her singing debut. 😉#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #SheIsBold #WPL2025 pic.twitter.com/NeN27XK4Ri

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) February 20, 2025

Also WATCH: Ellyse Perry? interacts with a ??young RCB fan; gifts him a signed bat along with picture

Perry’s performance for RCB in the Women’s Premier League

Perry’s performance is especially notable given her pivotal role in RCB’s triumph in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. In that tournament, she was the standout performer, finishing as the highest run-scorer with an impressive 347 runs from nine innings at an average of 69.40 and a strike rate of 125.72??. Her contributions with the ball were equally significant, as she claimed seven wickets at an economical average of 15.77. Her all-round excellence was a key factor in RCB’s title-winning campaign, culminating in an eight-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals in the final.

Beyond the numbers, Perry’s cheerful demeanor and willingness to engage in unexpected activities like singing highlight ??the vibrant culture of modern T20 cricket. In a game often dominated by high-pressure performances, her willingness to step out of the comfort zone and entertain fans with her rendition of a regional Kannada song offers a refreshing perspective on the lighter side of the sport. This moment of levity, shared widely by the RCB franchise, has resonated with fans, symbolizing how cricket stars today are not just athletes but also celebrated entertainers who connect with audiences on a personal level.

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

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