Twitter reactions: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry shine as RCB end Bengaluru leg with dominant win over UP Warriorz

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a convincing 23-run victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) in the final match of the Bengaluru leg of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. This win comes after two consecutive defeats, marking a strong comeback for the team.

Strong batting performance by RCB

RCB set the tone with a solid batting performance, posting a challenging total of 198/3. Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a well-paced 80 off 50 balls, featuring 10 fours and 3 sixes. Ellyse Perry provided crucial support with a knock of 58 off 37 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. Richa Ghosh finished the innings with an unbeaten 21 off 10 balls, adding valuable late-order impetus.

UPW chase starts well, falters later

UPW began their chase on a positive note with Alyssa Healy scoring a quick-fire 55 off 38 balls. However, they were unable to sustain the momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals. This prevented them from building partnerships and ultimately led to their downfall.

A controversial LBW decision against Chamari Athapaththu added to UPW’s struggles. Replays showed the ball pitching outside leg stump, leaving the UPW camp in disbelief.

RCB bowling steadies the ship

Despite conceding runs upfront, the RCB bowlers tightened their lines later in the innings. Sophie Devine and Sophie Molineux picked up two wickets each, while Renuka Singh and Asha Sobhana chipped in with one wicket apiece. RCB were able to defend their total successfully, securing their second win against UPW in the tournament.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted to RCB’s victory:

– 3rd win from 5 games.
– Orange Cap.
– POTM.

Smriti Mandhana is bossing WPL 2024. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/RKNdMiqm7s

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 4, 2024

This is like Ab de Villiers and Virat Kohli in the same team

We're blessed to have queen Ellyse Perry and queen Smriti mandhana in RCB. pic.twitter.com/bhkO3vjy1b

— Kevin (@imkevin149) March 4, 2024

The hug moment of Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry after won the match.

– This is beautiful..!!! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/msJKPfk7qM

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 4, 2024

Smriti Mandhana makes six-hitting look peaceful.pic.twitter.com/vN6r2SwqH0

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) March 4, 2024

On top of the leaderboard for the most runs in this #WPL, Smriti rightfully takes the throne 🙌#PlayBold #SheIsBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #WPL2024 #UPWvRCB @mandhana_smriti pic.twitter.com/GsiQVxWQU7

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 5, 2024

Smriti Mandhana 🔥#RCBvUPAW #WPL2024 #cricket #T20 #SmritiMandhana #CricketTwitter #WomenCricket pic.twitter.com/HJ1su4U0eF

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) March 4, 2024

Well Played Warriorz! We won't give up 💛#UPWvRCB #TATAWPL #UPWarriorzUttarDega pic.twitter.com/aLO4ja91EJ

— UP Warriorz (@UPWarriorz) March 4, 2024

The Sintex Six of the Match between @UPWarriorz & @RCBTweets goes to Ellyse Perry.#TATAWPL | @Sintex_BAPL_Ltd | #SintexSixoftheMatch | #SintexTanks | #UPWvRCB pic.twitter.com/yUjE78kc4h

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2024

Team RCB thanking the love and support from the Chinnaswamy crowd. 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/cxKT985088

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 4, 2024

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March 05, 2024 at 08:45AM