WPL 2025: UP Warriors defeat RCB in thrilling super over

By  News On Air   Feb 25, 2025

In the Women’s Premier League (WPL) cricket, UP Warriorz defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a thrilling Super Over at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru last night. Chasing a target of 9 runs in the Super Over set by UP, RCB captain Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh could only manage 4 runs from 6 balls.

Earlier, both teams scored 180 runs in their respective 20 overs. Batting first after losing the toss, RCB posted 180 for 6. Ellyse Perry played a brilliant knock, scoring 90 runs off just 56 balls and Wyatt-Hodge contributed with 57 runs from 41 balls. In reply, UP Warriorz were all-out for 180 in 20 overs. For UP, Sophie Ecclestone scored 33 runs from 19 balls. While for RCB, Sneh Rana claimed 3 wickets. Ecclestone was adjudged Player of the Match.

In today’s match, Gujarat Giants will take on Delhi Capitals Women at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru this evening. The match is set to start at 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time. Delhi Capitals have played four matches this season, winning two and losing two. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants are at the bottom of the table with just one win from three games.