The support of the Royal Challengers Bangalore fans at the stadium has been a highlight in the second edition of the Women’s Premier League.
Monday was no different and they were treated to a spectacle with Smriti Mandhana (80) and Ellyse Perry (58) putting on a show to help RCB register a 23-run win over UP Warriorz to end the Bengaluru leg of the competition on a winning note. Put in to bat, RCB, who lost their previous two matches, posted a commanding 198/3 in 20 overs. Warriorz, despite skipper Alyssa Healy’s fine effort (55), could only manage 175/8.
Gujarat Giants lose again
The Delhi Capitals secured a comfortable 25-run victory over the Gujarat Giants to go top of the Women’s Premier League. Having been sent in to bat first by Beth Mooney, the Capitals posted a very competitive 163 for eight with captain Meg Lanning striking a 41-ball 55. In reply, Jess Jonassen and Radha Yadav each claimed three wickets to restrict the Giants to 138 for eight. Lanning was imperious with the bat, striking six boundaries and a six, while receiving support from Alice Capsey (27) and Annabel Sutherland (20).
MI hand RCB a drubbing
The Women’s Premier League has been closely contested in the second edition. After the first eight games, four of the five teams were on four points each – with only the net run rate grading them - making Saturday’s contest between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The former came up with an all-round show to secure a seven-wicket win and go on top of the table with six points. Mumbai, who were without their regular skipper Harman preet Kaur once again, decided to bowl first after winning the toss. It worked as the home team was restricted to 131/6 in 20 overs.
Easy win for UP Warriorz
Gujarat Giants came up with their highest total of the season but their 142 was below par as UP Warriorz handed them their third consecutive loss in the WPL Friday. An unbeaten 33-ball 60 blitz from Grace Harris ensured the Warriorz vaulted to a six-wicket win with 26 balls to spare. Like their first win, it was Grace and Deepti Sharma who steered the Warriors home, this time with an unbeaten 29-ball, 53-run stand.
