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In the 11th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squared off against UP Warriorz (UPW) at Bengaluru’s iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With this being the final match at the venue for WPL 2024, both teams were determined to leave a lasting impression.
RCB’s dominant performance
RCB set the tone early on with a commanding batting performance, amassing a formidable total of 198/3. Led by Smriti Mandhana‘s sensational 80 off 50 balls and complemented by Ellyse Perry‘s explosive 58 off 37 balls, RCB’s batting lineup proved to be a force to reckon with.
UP Warriorz fall short
In response, UP Warriorz began their chase strongly, courtesy of skipper Alyssa Healy‘s brisk 55 off 38 balls. However, their momentum faltered as wickets fell at regular intervals, hampering their ability to build substantial partnerships. Sophie Devine and Sophie Molineux bagged two wickets each for RCB as UP Warriorz fell short, finishing at 175/8 and losing the contest by 23 runs.
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Gratitude to fans: RCB’s heartfelt gesture
Following their victory and recognizing the significance of the occasion as the last game at M Chinnaswamy Stadium for WPL 2024, all RCB players came together to express their gratitude to the fans. Captain Mandhana, alongside star players Perry and Devine, took a moment to thank the loyal supporters who had consistently cheered them on throughout the tournament
Here is the video:
Bengaluru, you were truly awesome 🤗
A lap of appreciation for your support in #TATAWPL Season 2 👏👏#RCBvUPW pic.twitter.com/NQRxXalClH
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 5, 2024
Ellyse Perry’s reflections on the atmosphere
Perry, whose blistering knock played a pivotal role in RCB’s triumph, shared her thoughts on the atmosphere at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Describing it as the best atmosphere she had experienced throughout her career, Perry expressed gratitude towards the passionate fans who had made the stadium come alive with their unwavering support.
“All five games that we’ve played here have been amazing. Without a doubt the best atmosphere that I have consistently played in front of in my whole career. They’ve been phenomenal, the way they have come out, it’s such a cool feeling to have that kind of support, we are so lucky,” said Perry after the game.
