The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 witnessed a thrilling match between UP Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) that will be etched in the annals of the league's history.
Sports News: The excitement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 reached fever pitch when the match between UP Warriors and Royal Challengers Bangalore created history. For the first time in the league's history, a match went to a Super Over, where UP Warriors defeated RCB by 4 runs. This victory further strengthened UP's campaign, while Smriti Mandhana's RCB faced defeat despite a b contest.
RCB Posted a Strong Total
Batting first, RCB got off to a flying start. Alyssa Perry once again displayed her prowess, smashing a whirlwind 90 runs off 56 balls, including 9 fours and 3 sixes. She received excellent support from Danni Wyatt (57), enabling RCB to post a formidable 180/6.
Sophie Ecclestone's Fighting Innings Ties the Match for UP
Chasing 181, UP initially struggled, losing 5 wickets by the 11th over. However, Sophie Ecclestone then took charge. She smashed a quickfire 33 off 19 balls, including 4 sixes and a four, keeping her team in the hunt. Her crucial contribution, before being run out on the final ball, propelled UP into the Super Over. Shweta Sahrawat also played a useful knock of 31 runs.
Super Over Thriller: UP Triumphs
In the Super Over, UP Warriors batted first, scoring 8 runs after losing the wicket of Chantel Henry (4). Kim Garth bowled exceptionally well for RCB, but UP's batters managed to keep the situation under control. In reply, Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh tried to build a challenge for UP, but Sophie Ecclestone's spin bowling turned the tables. RCB could only manage 4 runs, resulting in a 4-run victory for UP.
