Cricket Highlights, March 08: Women’s Premier League 2025 (18th Match) – UPW-W vs RCB-W

UPW-W vs RCB-W (18th Match) – Highlights

UPW Women secured a thrilling 12-run victory over RCB Women in a high-scoring encounter at Lucknow in the Women’s Premier League 2025. The match was defined by Georgia Voll’s stunning all-round performance, as she guided her team to a formidable total and contributed in the field to earn the Player of the Match award.

Batting first, UPW Women posted an imposing total of 225/5 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Georgia Voll, who played a masterful knock of 99* off just 56 deliveries, smashing 17 boundaries and one six. She formed crucial partnerships, first with the aggressive Grace Harris, who set the tone with a quickfire 39 off 22 balls, and later with Kiran Navgire, who provided fireworks with a blistering 46 from just 16 balls, including five sixes. 

Chinelle Henry chipped in with 19 off 15 before falling to Georgia Wareham, while Sophie Ecclestone contributed 13 runs. Despite some late wickets, Voll ensured the Warriorz finished strong, reaching a commanding total.

The RCB bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive UPW batting lineup. Georgia Wareham picked up two wickets but conceded 43 runs in her four overs. Charlie Dean managed a breakthrough, dismissing Ecclestone, but was expensive with figures of 1/47. Renuka Singh and Kim Garth also had a tough outing, leaking runs at more than ten per over. Fielding errors and missed opportunities compounded RCB’s woes as UPW took full advantage of the conditions.

Chasing 226, RCB Women got off to a fast start, but they kept losing wickets at crucial moments. Smriti Mandhana fell early for just 4, while Sabbhineni Meghana provided a brief spark with a 12-ball 27. Ellyse Perry looked in good touch, scoring 28 off 15 before being bowled by Anjali Sarvani. 

Richa Ghosh played a breathtaking innings of 69 off 33 balls, keeping RCB’s hopes alive with her six boundaries and five sixes. However, her dismissal in the 17th over to Deepti Sharma turned the tide in UPW’s favor.

Sneh Rana produced a late flourish with a stunning 26 off just six balls, striking three sixes and two fours, but it was too little too late. RCB eventually fell short, getting bowled out for 213 in 19.3 overs. Sophie Ecclestone was the pick of the bowlers for UPW, finishing with figures of 3/25 in her four-over spell. Deepti Sharma also made a crucial impact with three wickets, despite conceding 50 runs. Chinelle Henry chipped in with two wickets, while Anjali Sarvani claimed one.

Georgia Voll’s contribution was not limited to her batting; she also took two important catches, further proving her value in the field. Her all-round brilliance was instrumental in UP Warriorz Women’s victory, making her the standout performer of the night.

UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Scoreboard 

UPW Women – 225/5 (20)

RCB Women – 213 (19.3/20)

Result – UPW Women won by 12 runs

Player of the match – Georgia Voll

UPW-W vs RCB-W Playing XIs 

UPW Women

Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Kiran Navgire, Chinelle Henry, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma (c), Shweta Sehrawat, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry (wk), Kranti Goud, Anjali Sarvani.

RCB Women

Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Raghvi Bist.

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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