| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | c Radha Yadav b Shreyanka Patil | 14 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Harleen Deol | c Smriti Mandhana b Lauren Bell | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 78.57 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | c Smriti Mandhana b Shreyanka Patil | 20 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Kiran Navgire | c Linsey Smith b Nadine de Klerk | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Deepti Sharma | not out | 45 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Shweta Sehrawat | c Arundhati Reddy b Nadine de Klerk | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deandra Dottin | not out | 40 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 108.11 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bell | 4 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Linsey Smith | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Shreyanka Patil | 4 | 0 | 50 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Arundhati Reddy | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Nadine de Klerk | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Harris | c Lanning b Shikha Pandey | 85 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 212.5 |
| Smriti Mandhana | not out | 47 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 146.88 |
| Richa Ghosh | not out | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | 3.1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Kranti Gaud | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Shikha Pandey | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.3 |
| Deandra Dottin | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Asha Sobhana Joy | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
In a thrilling encounter at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women triumphed over the UP Warriorz Women by 9 wickets. Grace Harris was the standout performer with a blistering 85 off 40 balls, leading her team to a comprehensive victory. The bowling effort from Shreyanka Patil and Nadine de Klerk was pivotal in restricting the opposition to a manageable total.
The match began with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women winning the toss and opting to bowl first. UP Warriorz Women posted a total of 143/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Deepti Sharma was the top scorer for the Warriorz with an unbeaten 45 runs, while Deandra Dottin contributed with a solid 40 not out. However, their innings lacked momentum due to regular fall of wickets.
Shreyanka Patil was instrumental with the ball for RCBW, taking crucial wickets of Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield. Nadine de Klerk also chipped in with two important dismissals, including that of Kiran Navgire and Shweta Sehrawat.
In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women chased down the target effortlessly in just 12.1 overs, scoring 145/1. Grace Harris stole the show with her explosive innings of 85 runs off just 40 balls, hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes at an impressive strike rate of 212.5. Smriti Mandhana supported her brilliantly with an unbeaten knock of 47 from 32 deliveries.
Shikha Pandey was the only bowler from UP Warriorz to take a wicket, dismissing Grace Harris through a catch by Meg Lanning.
The victory was marked by an exceptional batting display by RCBW, ensuring their dominance in the Women's Premier League early on. The match was highlighted by aggressive batting, strategic bowling changes, and some excellent fielding efforts including catches by Smriti Mandhana and Radha Yadav.
Overall, it was a comprehensive win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, setting a strong tone for their campaign in the tournament.
