Cricket Highlights, March 01: Women’s Premier League 2025 (14th Match) – RCB-W vs DC-W

RCB-W vs DC-W (14th Match) – Highlights

The Women’s Premier League 2025 witnessed an electrifying clash as DC Women secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over RCB Women at Bengaluru. Shafali Verma stole the show with a blistering 80 off 43 balls, guiding her team to a comfortable win with 27 balls to spare.

Batting first, RCB Women struggled to gain momentum despite Ellyse Perry’s valiant efforts. The start was far from ideal as captain Smriti Mandhana departed early, falling for just eight runs to Shikha Pandey. Danni Wyatt-Hodge looked promising but couldn’t convert her start into a big score, dismissed for 21 by Marizanne Kapp. 

Perry, however, held the innings together with a well-compiled 60 off 47 balls, finding some support from Raghvi Bist, who contributed 33 off 32 balls. Despite their efforts, RCB managed only 147 for 5 in their 20 overs, with Kanika Ahuja and Richa Ghosh falling cheaply.

The DC bowlers were disciplined, with Kapp and Pandey picking up crucial wickets. Shree Charani also made an impact with her spell, claiming two wickets while keeping the scoring rate in check. Jess Jonassen proved expensive, conceding 33 runs in her three overs, but overall, Delhi’s bowling attack ensured RCB Women did not get an explosive finish.

Chasing 148, Delhi Capitals Women lost their captain, Meg Lanning, early for just two runs off 12 balls. However, what followed was sheer dominance from Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen. Shafali unleashed her attacking prowess, smashing eight fours and four sixes in her explosive 80* off 43 balls. She was well supported by Jonassen, who played an equally aggressive knock of 61* off 38 balls, ensuring there were no hiccups in the chase.

RCB’s bowlers had no answers to Shafali’s aggression. Renuka Singh managed to dismiss Lanning early, but that was the only moment of success for Bengaluru. Perry, Wareham, and Sneh Rana struggled to contain the runs as Delhi raced towards the target with a stunning run rate of 9.74. The power-hitting from Shafali and Jonassen made it look effortless, finishing the chase in just 15.3 overs.

With this comprehensive win, Delhi Capitals Women further solidified their position in the WPL standings. Shafali Verma’s breathtaking knock earned her the Player of the Match award, as she once again proved why she is one of the most feared batters in women’s cricket. For RCB, the loss exposed their batting frailties, with only Perry standing tall. Their bowlers also failed to make an impact against Delhi’s aggressive approach.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women Scoreboard 

RCB Women – 147/5 (20)

DC Women – 151/1 (15.3/20)

Result – DC Women won by 9 wickets (with 27 balls remaining)

Player of the match – Shafali Verma

RCB-W vs DC-W Playing XIs

RCB Women

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

DC Women

Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Bryce (wk), Niki Prasad, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Shree Charani

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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