In an electrifying match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased their dominance by securing a resounding victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) on the night of February 17th. The match, held in Vadodara, was a testament to RCB's prowess both with the bat and ball, continuing their undefeated streak in the tournament.
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DC, after winning the toss, chose to bat first but were quickly put under pressure by RCB's formidable bowling attack. Renuka Singh Thakur and Georgia Wareham were the stars of the show, each claiming three crucial wickets that restricted DC to a modest total of 141 runs in 19.3 overs. Despite a promising start with Jemimah Rodrigues scoring 34, DC's innings failed to gain momentum against RCB's disciplined bowling.
Chasing the target, RCB's openers, Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, unleashed a spectacular batting display. Mandhana, in particular, was in sublime form, scoring a breathtaking 81 off just 47 balls, her fastest half-century in WPL coming off 27 deliveries. Together with Wyatt-Hodge, who contributed 42 off 33, they stitched a massive 107-run opening stand, effectively sealing the game early.
RCB chased down the target with ease, finishing at 146 for 2 in just 16.2 overs, clinching their second consecutive win in the tournament. This victory not only boosts RCB's net run rate but also solidifies their position as serious contenders for defending their WPL title. The match was a clear demonstration of RCB's current form and depth, setting a high bar for the competition in WPL 2025.
Brief Scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru - 146/2 in 16.2 overs (Smriti Mandhana - 81, Shikha Pandey - 1/27) defeated Delhi Capitals - 141 all out in 19.3 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues - 34, Renuka Singh - 3/23) by a margin of 8 wickets with 22 balls to spare
