At the BCA Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by a decisive 8-wicket margin in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Renuka Singh’s disciplined bowling attack and Smriti Mandhana’s outstanding batting effort were the match’s high points.
Delhi Capitals’ Innings: Struggles Against RCB’s Bowling Attack
The Delhi Capitals encountered early difficulties after choosing to bat first because the RCB bowlers kept their lines and lengths tight. With a strong 34 runs, Jemimah Rodrigues stood out for DC. However, DC was limited to 141 runs in 19.3 overs due to RCB’s constant breakthroughs. In addition to Georgia Wareham, who took three wickets for twenty-five runs, Renuka Singh was outstanding with the ball, collecting three wickets for twenty-three runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Chase: Mandhana’s Masterclass
Smriti Mandhana, the skipper, led RCB’s batting with a brilliant 81 off 47 balls as they chased a modest total of 142. In addition to Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s strong 42, her aggressive style helped RCB win easily. By working together, the two successfully destroyed DC’s bowling attack, guiding RCB to 146/2 in just 16.2 overs.
Key Performances and Turning Points
- Renuka Singh’s Bowling Excellence: Renuka’s early breakthroughs set the tone, dismantling DC’s top order and earning her the Player of the Match award.
- Smriti Mandhana’s Captaincy Knock: Leading from the front, Mandhana’s aggressive 81 runs ensured RCB’s dominance throughout the chase.
- Georgia Wareham’s Crucial Spells: Wareham’s timely wickets curtailed DC’s momentum, preventing them from posting a competitive total.
Post-Match Reflections
Smriti Mandhana was pleased with her team’s performance after the win, praising the bowlers’ discipline and the way their batting plan was carried out. Despite the defeat, Jemimah Rodrigues stressed the need of growing from the experience in order to recover more effectively in future games.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Royal Challengers Bengaluru moves up the WPL 2025 rankings and demonstrates their ability to be serious title contenders. Despite an early loss, the Delhi Capitals have the chance to regroup and improve their tactics as the competition goes on.
Match Summary
- Delhi Capitals: 141 all out in 19.3 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 34; Renuka Singh 3/23, Georgia Wareham 3/25)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 146/2 in 16.2 overs (Smriti Mandhana 81, Danni Wyatt-Hodge 42)
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