February 18, 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) match in Vadodara. The win was built on stellar performances from Renuka Singh, Georgia Wareham, and captain Smriti Mandhana, who led from the front both with the bat and in her captaincy.
Former Indian captain Mithali Raj praised RCB’s performance, emphasizing their control from the very first over. “Right from the first over when Renuka Singh dismissed Shafali Verma, RCB took control of the game. From that moment on, Smriti Mandhana has not put a foot wrong. Every bowling change she made resulted in a breakthrough. The way she led the innings, along with Danni Wyatt, provided a strong foundation for their batting line-up,” Raj remarked on JioHotstar.
RCB’s victory solidified their position at the top of the WPL points table with two wins from two matches. DC, on the other hand, sits in third place with one win and one loss.
The match showcased a disciplined RCB side, with their bowling attack effectively dismantling DC’s batting order. Renuka Singh’s early wicket of Shafali Verma set the tone, and the team’s control never wavered. With Mandhana at the helm, RCB’s chase was clinical, and the team reached the target without much trouble, securing the win comfortably.
This victory is a significant boost for RCB as they continue to maintain their unbeaten run in the tournament.