Cricket Highlights, Feb 24: Women’s Premier League 2025 (9th Match) – RCB-W vs UPW-W

RCB-W vs UPW-W (9th Match) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 9th match of the Women’s Premier League 2025 between RCB Women and UPW Women, held on February 24, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This high-stakes encounter kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams displayed exceptional performances, leading to a dramatic tie. With both sides scoring 180 runs in their allotted 20 overs, the match was decided through a tense Super Over, where UPW Women emerged victorious.

Batting first, RCB Women posted a competitive total of 180/6 in their 20 overs. The innings started with Captain Smriti Mandhana struggling to find her rhythm before being dismissed by Deepti Sharma for just 6 runs off 9 balls. However, Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Ellyse Perry took charge and built a solid partnership. Wyatt-Hodge played an aggressive knock of 57 runs from 41 balls, which included 4 fours and 3 sixes. Her innings provided much-needed momentum after an early setback. Perry, on the other hand, was the standout performer with the bat. 

She played a magnificent unbeaten knock of 90 runs off 56 deliveries, smashing 9 boundaries and 3 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 160.71. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals in the death overs, Perry’s brilliance ensured RCB Women reached a strong total. Contributions from Richa Ghosh (8 off 6), Kanika Ahuja (5 off 3), and Georgia Wareham (7 off 5) added valuable runs to the scoreboard. For UP Warriorz, Chinelle Henry, Deepti Sharma, and Tahlia McGrath claimed a wicket each, while their fielding efforts resulted in three crucial run-outs.

Chasing 181, UPW Women began with an aggressive intent. Kiran Navgire gave them a flying start with a blistering 24 off 12 balls, including 4 boundaries and a six, before falling to Renuka Singh. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Warriorz stayed in the chase, thanks to significant contributions from Deepti Sharma (25 off 13) and Shweta Sehrawat (31 off 25). 

However, the middle order struggled to convert starts into big scores. Tahlia McGrath was dismissed without scoring, and Grace Harris managed only 8 runs off 10 balls. At 123/7 in the 14th over, UP Warriorz seemed to be in trouble, but Sophie Ecclestone played a remarkable late cameo. Her powerful 33 runs from just 19 deliveries, which included a boundary and 4 sixes, brought UPW back into contention. 

Saima Thakor chipped in with 14 off 8 balls, and the team managed to tie the game, reaching 180 all out on the final ball. Sneh Rana was the most effective bowler for RCB, claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs in her 3 overs, while Renuka Singh and Kim Garth took 2 wickets each.

The match proceeded to a Super Over, where UP Warriorz batted first. Chinelle Henry scored 4 off 4 balls before being dismissed by Kim Garth. Grace Harris (1 off 2) and Sophie Ecclestone (1 off 2) remained not out, guiding UPW to a total of 8/1. In response, RCB Women struggled to chase 9 runs. Richa Ghosh and Smriti Mandhana, despite their efforts, could only manage 4 runs off Sophie Ecclestone’s precise bowling. 

With this, UP Warriorz secured a dramatic victory in the Super Over, adding two crucial points to their tally in the Women’s Premier League 2025. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing the fierce competition and remarkable talent in the league.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women Scoreboard

RCB Women– 180/6

UPW Women– 180(20/20)

Result – Match tied (UPW Women won the Super Over)

Player of the Match – Sophie Ecclestone

RCB-W vs UPW-W Playing XIs

RCB Women

Smriti Mandhana(C), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh(WK), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Raghvi Bist, Ekta Bisht, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh

UPW Women

Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Deepti Sharma(C), Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Grace Harris, Uma Chetry(WK), Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Saima Thakor, Kranti Goud

Disclaimer: These match highlights reflect the author’s insights and analysis. Readers are encouraged to consider the points discussed and form their own conclusions.

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