RCB vs UPW WPL 2024: Clinch Thrilling Victory Against UP Warriorz

RCB vs UPW, Bengaluru, March 4, 2024: In a nail-biting encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated UP Warriorz by 23 runs to end their Bengaluru leg on a winning note.

Electrifying Batting Display by RCB

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (80) and Ellyse Perry (58) laid the foundation for a strong total with a brilliant 95-run partnership for the second wicket. Mandhana reached her fifty in just 34 balls, showcasing some exquisite strokeplay. Sophie Devine added a valuable 14 runs towards the end, propelling RCB to a competitive total of 198/3 in their 20 overs.

UP Warriorz Fightback, But Fall Short

Chasing a challenging target, UP Warriorz openers Alyssa Healy (55) and Kiran Navgire (18) provided a steady start. However, the middle order faltered, losing wickets at crucial junctures. Deepti Sharma (33) and Poonam Khemnar (31) tried their best to revive the chase, but RCB’s bowlers held their nerve. Sophie Molineux (2/25), Georgia Wareham (2/23), and Renuka Singh Thakur (1/24) were the pick of the bowlers for RCB, restricting UP Warriorz to 175/8 in their 20 overs.

RCB vs UPW Match Summary

• Royal Challengers Bangalore: 198/3 (Mandhana 80, Perry 58; Ecclestone 1/24)
• UP Warriorz: 175/8 (Healy 55, Khemnar 31; Molineux 2/25, Wareham 2/23)

RCB vs UPW Key Takeaways

• This win takes RCB’s points tally to 8 after 7 matches, keeping them in contention for the playoffs.
• UP Warriorz, despite suffering a loss, have played some impressive cricket throughout the tournament and will look to bounce back in their next match.
• Ekta Bisht made her WPL debut for RCB, becoming the oldest player to participate in the tournament at 38 years old.

Looking Ahead

The WPL caravan now moves to Delhi for its next leg. Both RCB and UP Warriorz will be eager to impress in the upcoming matches and solidify their positions in the league standings.