WPL 2025 : 4rth Match Report
Vadodara/Patiala, 18 February (Sports Desk)
Highlights:
- RCB W vs DC W: RCB won by 8 wickets.
- Smriti Mandhana’s Heroics: Captain Smriti Mandhana played a stunning half-century to lead RCB to victory.
- DC W’s Total: Delhi Capitals posted 141 runs in 19.3 overs.
- RCB W’s Chase: RCB chased down the target in just 16.2 overs, losing only 2 wickets.
Match Recap
In a dominant performance, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB W) defeated Delhi Capitals Women (DC W) by 8 wickets in Match 3 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Monday. The match was held at the iconic Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, with RCB continuing their winning streak in the tournament.
DC W’s Innings: A Collapse After Promising Start
Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start after being put into bat first. They lost their first wicket early when Shafali Verma , one of their key openers, was dismissed by Renuka Singh in the very first over. Shafali was caught by captain Smriti Mandhana at mid-off for a duck.
However, Jemimah Rodrigues and skipper Meg Lanning steadied the ship with a crucial 59-run partnership for the second wicket. Jemimah scored 34 runs off 22 balls , including four boundaries, while Meg contributed 17 runs off 19 balls before being dismissed.
Once this partnership broke, Delhi’s batting order crumbled under pressure. Middle-order batters like Anabel Sutherland (19), Marizanne Kapp (12), Sara Bryce (23), and Shikha Pandey (14) tried to stabilize the innings but fell quickly. Delhi eventually managed to post 141 runs in 19.3 overs, thanks to some late cameos.
For RCB, bowlers delivered a disciplined performance. Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham claimed three wickets each, while Kim Garth and Ekta Bisht picked up two wickets apiece.
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RCB W’s Chase: Dominance Led by Mandhana
Chasing a modest target of 142, RCB made light work of the chase, reaching the total in just 16.2 overs with eight wickets to spare.
The foundation of the chase was laid by an explosive opening partnership between captain Smriti Mandhana and Dani Wyatt , who added 107 runs for the first wicket. This partnership effectively sealed Delhi’s fate early in the innings.
- Smriti Mandhana: The RCB skipper led from the front, scoring a magnificent 81 runs off 47 balls , laced with 10 fours and 3 sixes . She played aggressively, taking on the Delhi bowlers right from the start. Although she fell just nine runs short of the target, her knock set the tone for the chase.
- Dani Wyatt: Contributed significantly with a quickfire 42 runs off 33 balls , smashing seven boundaries before being dismissed by Arundhati Reddy off Jemimah Rodrigues’ catch.
After Mandhana’s dismissal, Alice Perry and Richa Ghosh guided the team home without much trouble. Their calm approach ensured RCB crossed the line comfortably.
Key Performances
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB W): Scored 81 runs off 47 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes, and led her team to victory.
- Dani Wyatt (RCB W): Played a supporting role with 42 runs off 33 balls.
- Renuka Singh (RCB W): Starred with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for 22 runs.
- Jemimah Rodrigues (DC W): Top scorer for Delhi with 34 runs off 22 balls.
Turning Points
- Early Wicket of Shafali Verma: Delhi’s top-order collapse began with the dismissal of Shafali in the first over.
- Mandhana-Wyatt Partnership: The 107-run stand for the first wicket took the game away from Delhi.
- Bowling Depth of RCB: Contributions from Renuka, Georgia, Kim, and Ekta ensured Delhi never gained momentum.
What This Means
With this win, RCB W has registered back-to-back victories in WPL 2025, showcasing their dominance in all departments of the game. On the other hand, DC W suffered their first loss of the season after a promising start.
Final Scores:
- Delhi Capitals Women: 141/9 in 19.3 overs
- Royal Challengers Bangalore Women: 142/2 in 16.2 overs
Result: RCB W won by 8 wickets .
This victory reinforces RCB’s status as one of the strongest teams in the league, while Delhi will need to regroup and address their middle-order struggles ahead of their next fixture.
